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A Bottle Of Smoke

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Harriet O'Carroll 

  • Synopsis

    Based on a true story, A Bottle of Smoke tells of the persecuction of a woman believed to be a witch whose ghost returns seeking understanding.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    7

  • Cast Size Female

    2

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Patrick John Anthony Murphy
Young Bridget Eileen Kennedy
Ghost Bridget Mairead Devlin
Michael Cormac Costello
John Myles Breen
Priest Michael Scanlon
Judge Michael Scanlon
Doctor Michael Scanlon
Horse Michael Scanlon
Production Team  
Director Terry Devlin
Designer Terry Devlin
Lighting Designer Gerard Meagher
Costumes Jacquie Fitzpatrick
Sound Designer Tom O'Sullivan
Choreographer Myles Breen
Administration Assistant Dorothy Hogan
Administration Assistant Niamh Ryan
Stage Director Michael Burke (2)
Stage Manager Dave O'Brien (1)
Scenic Artist Grace O'Malley
Poster Designer Clodagh Twomey
Photography Arthur Gough
Administrator Conor Nolan (1)

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SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme. Additional information was supplied by Island Theatre Company.