OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy 

• Adapted / Translated From

  J. Sheridan Le Fanu 

• Author Notes

  Adapted from the novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.

• Synopsis

  Maud Ruthyn is an only child, brought up on a vast estate by her self-righteous father, Austin. She becomes obsessed with her Uncle Silas, whose elegant and haunting image she discovers in family portraits. When she hears rumours of his decadent living and disgrace she begins a crusade to reclaim him to the family.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Size Male

  7

• Cast Size Female

  8

• Cast Notes

  Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  28 December 1987

• Production Notes

  Produced in association with John F. Everett.

• Producer

  Produced by Theatre of Open Secrets

• Original Venue

  Project Arts Centre
  

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and press release.