OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Alan Stanford 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Jennifer Johnston

• Author Notes

  Adapted from the novel 'How Many Miles to Babylon?'

• Synopsis

  Two childhood friends, separated by culture and class, end up serving together in the First World War. One is a reluctant volunteer, there because of his English mother's patriotism, while his friend wants to acquire the skills of war to use later in Ireland against the British.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Size Male

  6

• Cast Size Female

  1

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  14 November 2005

• Producer

  Produced by Second Age Theatre Company

• Original Venue

  The Helix
  

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was supplied by a member of Second Age Theatre company