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What was on stage this month in history:

  • An Bear
    1950 (Abbey)
  • The Passing Day
    1981 (Abbey)
  • The Playboy of the Western World
    1912 (Tour)
  • Only an Apple
    2009 (Peacock)
  • Antigone
    1986 (Peacock)
  • The Playboy of the Western World
    1938 (Abbey)
ProductionPlayed byOpening Night
The Best of Motives 1956 (Abbey) Mac Leid, Padraig Monday, 19 November 1956
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) Ni Neill, Maire Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) Ní Bhearain, Caitlín Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) Pluincead, Gearoidin Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) O Luain, Peadar Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) Lafan, Padraig Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) Mac Dhaibhidh, Deasuin Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) Mac Leid, Padraig Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) O Floinn, Sean Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) Ní Dhómhnaill, Máire Monday, 26 April 1965
The Best of Motives 1965 (Abbey) O Foghludh (Foghlú), Liam Monday, 26 April 1965

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