The Home Place
AUTHOR
Brian Friel
Setting
The Lodge, Ballybeg ,Co. Donegal, Summer 1878.
Synopsis
The year is 1878. The widowed Christopher Gore, his son David and the woman they are both in love with, their housekeeper Margaret, live in The Lodge in Ballybeg. But in this era of unrest at the dawn of Home Rule, the seemingly serene life enjoyed at The Lodge is threatened by the arrival of Christopher’s English cousin, who unwittingly ignites deep animosity among the villagers of Ballybeg.
PLAY TYPE
Plays General
Number of Acts
Full-Length
Cast Size Male
8
Cast Size Female
4
Casting Notes
The parts of the Children were played by different actors on alternate nights.
Date of First Production
1 February 2005
Production
Produced by Gate Theatre
ORIGINAL VENUE
Gate Theatre/Amharclann an Gheata
Original Cast
Christopher GoreTom Courtenay
Margaret O'DonnellDerbhle Crotty
Maisie McLaughlinLeanna Duke
Dr. Richard GoreNick Dunning
Con DohertyAdam Fergus
Johnny MacLooneMick Judd
PerkinsPat Kinevane
Mary SweeneyBrenda Larby
Sally CavanaghLaura Jane Laughlin
Maisie McLaughlinCiara Lyons
Tommy BoyleKenneth Mc Donnell
Clement O'DonnellBarry McGovern
Tommy BoyleBill Ó Cléirigh
David GoreHugh O'Conor
Production Team
DirectorAdrian Noble
DesignerPeter McKintosh
Lighting DesignerPaul Pyant
Production ManagerJames McConnell
Production Co-ordinatorVal Keogh
Stage DirectorDonna Leonard
Assistant Stage ManagerKenneth Kelly (1)
Assistant Stage ManagerMarjolijn Venema
Props AssistantMarjolijn Venema
TechnicianBrian Rudden
TechnicianSarah Derivan
Set ConstructionTheatre Production Services
Scenic ArtistLiz Barker
Wardrobe SupervisorJoy Gleeson
Wardrobe AssistantValerie Dempsey
Costume ConstructionJanet O'Leary
Costume ConstructionLaura Fortune
TailorLouis Copeland
Production PhotographyTom Lawlor (1)
Make-UpAnne Dunne
Voice CoachCathal Quinn
Hair byAnne Dunne
Scripts & Rights Information
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Source of Information
Information on this entry was taken from the original production programme and the Gate website.
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