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A Wife, A Dog And A Maple Tree

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Sue Ashby 

  • Synopsis

    Mandy, Jamesie, Joanne and Kevin are all invited to appear on television in 'Marriage Matters'. Kevin wants to talk about the secret of a happy relationship. Mandy wants to talk about why hers failed. Jamesie wants a second chance with his. Joanne will take her lead from Kevin.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    3

  • Cast Size Female

    2

  • Cast Notes

    In the original production a further character is heard as a prerecorded voice.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Kevin Richard Orr
Joanne Abbie Spallen
Voice of Producer Eleanor Methven
Andy Brendan Galvin
Jamesie Billy Clarke
Mandy Fiona Mettam
Production Team  
Director Carol Moore
Designer Liz Cullinane
Lighting Designer Nick McCall
Sound Louis Edmondson
Choreographer Mary Fox
General Manager Maureen Jordan (2)
Composer Neil Martin
Assistant Director Nicola McCartney
Assistant Designer Sarah Paulley
Production Manager Nick McCall
Stage Manager Mairead McGrath
Stage Manager Brendan Galvin
Set Construction Jim Carson
Graphic Design Crosby Design

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

  • Contact

    Charabanc Theatre Company

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Charabanc Theatre Company

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

Information for this entry was taken from the original production programme, and from the company archive, which is held at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast.