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The Plough and the Stars 1957 (Abbey)

by Sean O'Casey

Opening Night: Monday, 6 May 1957

Number of Performances: 6

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What was on stage this month in history:

  • You Never Can Tell
    1978 (Abbey)
  • Translations
    2022 (Tour)
  • Walk
    2020
  • Children of the Sun
    2024 (Abbey)
  • Staring at the sun
    2020
  • Fanny's First Play
    1927 (Abbey)

NOTES: Monday to Saturday evening performances.

Cast & Creative

  • Brogan, Harry Actor as Peter Flynn (Uncle Peter)
  • Crowe, Eileen Actor as Bessie Burgess
  • Guaillí, Eamonn Actor as Captain Brennan
  • Mac an Ailí (Fhailí), Reamonn Actor as Sergeant Tinley
  • Mac Cionnaith, Tomas P. Actor as Lieut. Langon
  • Mac Leid, Padraig Actor as The Young Covey
  • Mooney, Ria Director
  • Ní Chatháin, Máire Actor as Mrs Gogan
  • Ni Cheallaigh, Eadaoin Actor as Mollser
  • Ní Dhómhnaill, Máire Actor as Nora Clithroe
  • Ní Loinsigh, Bríd Actor as A Woman (Woman from Rathmines)
  • Ni Nuamain, Aingeal Actor as Rosie Redmond
  • Ó Briain, Micheál Actor as A Barman
  • O Dubhlainn, Uinsionn Actor as Corporal Stoddart
  • O Floinn, Philib Actor as Fluther Good
  • O Goilidhe (O Goili), Seathrun Actor as The Voice
  • O hAonghusa, Micheál Actor as Commandant Jack Clitheroe
  • Ó Maonaigh, Seán Stage Manager

Venues

Queen's Theatre

Pearse Street

Dublin

Ireland

6 - 11 May 1957

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