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SEAMUS DE BURCA

1912 - 2002

Born James Bourke, son of Patrick Bourke, actor-playwright and director of theatrical costumiers in Dublin, De Burca's plays include an adaptation of Kickham’s Knockagow, Thomas Davis, Limpid River, Mrs Howard’s Husband, and The Boys and Girls are Gone. He also wrote a novel, Limpid River (1962).

PLAYWRITING CREDITS

Play Title Playwright
Mrs. Howard's Husband Seamus De Burca
The Boys and Girls are Gone Seamus De Burca
The End of Mrs. Oblong Seamus De Burca

ADAPTATIONS

Play Title Playwright
Knocknagow Seamus De Burca Charles J. Kickham