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Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy
J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Adapted from the novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.
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.
Adaptation/Translation
Full-Length
7
8
Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.
28 December 1987
Produced in association with John F. Everett.
Produced by Theatre of Open Secrets
Project Arts Centre
CarrigahorigNenaghCo. TipperaryRepublic of Ireland
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