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The Shaws Of Synge Street 1960 (Abbey)

by John O'Donovan

Opening Night: Monday, 25 April 1960

Number of Performances: 12

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What was on stage this month in history:

  • Ask For Me Tomorrow
    1949 (Abbey)
  • Dear Ireland (Two) Continues: Letter 13
    2020
  • Dear Ireland (Two) Continues: Letter 3
    2020
  • Ever the Twain
    1929 (Abbey)
  • Parnell of Avondale
    1934 (Abbey)
  • The Plough and the Stars
    1945 (Abbey)

NOTES: Monday to Saturday evening performances for two weeks.

Cast & Creative

  • Brogan, Harry Actor as Joseph Robinson
  • Carroll, Bert Stage Manager
  • Craig, May Actor as A Lady
  • Guaillí, Eamonn Actor as Dr. Walter Gurly
  • Mac an Ailí (Fhailí), Reamonn Actor as George John Lee
  • Mac Anna, Tomás Set Designer
  • Mac Cafraidh, Séamus Actor as Matthew Edward McNulty
  • Mac Mornain, Frainc Actor as Rev. George William Carroll
  • Mooney, Ria Director
  • Ní Bhearain, Caitlín Actor as Ann Ellen
  • Ni Cheallaigh, Eadaoin Actor as Guests
  • Ní Liodáin, Eithne Actor as Lucy
  • Ni Mhurchu, Fidelma Actor as Guests
  • Ni Nuamain, Aingeal Actor as Lucinda Elizabeth
  • Ó Briain, Micheál Actor as Porter
  • O Dubhlainn, Uinsionn Actor as Joseph Morgan, MD
  • O Floinn, Philib Actor as George Carr Shaw
  • O Foghludh (Foghlú), Liam Actor as Dr. Shaw, F.T.C.D
  • O Goilidhe (O Goili), Seathrun Actor as American Tourist
  • O hAonghusa, Micheál Actor as Patrick Cooke
  • O Luain, Peadar Actor as Guests
  • O Muimhneacháin, Bearach Actor as Sonny (G.B.S.)
  • Sarsfield, John Production Photographs

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Queen's Theatre

Pearse Street

Dublin

Ireland

25 - 30 April, 2 - 7 May 1960

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