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Voids

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Liam Lynch 

  • Synopsis

    Set in Dublin's slumland, Voids describes how the vicious circle of poverty breeds violence.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    11

  • Cast Size Female

    8

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    27 October 1982

  • Producer

    Produced by Platform Theatre Group

  • Original Venue


  • Venue Notes

    First presented at the Lourdes Hall, Sean MacDermott Street, Dublin.

Original Cast  
Baboo Eamonn Hunt
Maureen Pom Boyd
Mugser Thomas McLaughlin
Maise Alison Deegan
Mrs Hogan Felicity Stewart
Mrs Balfe Felicity Stewart
Tonto Liam Clarke (1)
Priest Paid Murray
Detective Paid Murray
Bridesmaid Eleanor Feely
Hilda Eleanor Feely
Jimmy Michael Cassins
Guard Michael Cassins
Pat John Daniel
Guard John Daniel
Guard Tony Dowling
Mr. Nice Tony Dowling
Betty Orla Cashman
Production Team  
Director Jacqui Dickson
Lighting Fiona Nolan
Lighting Lisa Schesinger
Sound Fiona Nolan
Sound Jane Gogan
Stage Manager Lisa Schesinger

Unpublished Scripts

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Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and from the 1982 Dublin Theatre Festival programme.