OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Mícheál Ó hAodha 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Seumus O'Kelly 

• Synopsis

  This adaptation of O'Kelly's classic Irish Short Story portrays the arguments of two old men over the proper site for the weaver's burial. As their absurd, comic controversy rages, new love and life begin for his youthful widow.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  One Act

• Cast Size Male

  5

• Cast Size Female

  2

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  07 October 1969

• Producer

  Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach

• Original Venue

  Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
  

• Venue Notes

  Presented on the Peacock Stage.

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

Information for this entry was taken from the Stagecast Directory.