OVERVIEW
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Playwright
Siobhán McKenna
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Adapted / Translated From
Brian Merriman (1)
Author Notes
Athchóiriú ar dhán Bhrian Merriman.
Setting
Co. an Chláir san 18ú haois déag.
Notes
Níl an clár ar fáil agus mar sin tá roinnt bearnaí san eolas faoi fhoireann an dráma.
Synopsis
Famous 18th century poem by Brian Merriman about the battle of the sexes.The poem is an Aisling. The poet has a dream in which he is brought by a horrendous amazon An Másach Bolgach to the court of Aoibheall the Queen of the Fairies. The Seanduine Suarach puts the case for misogyny and the abolition of marriage but he meets his match in Spéirbhean Úna who lets him have it in a big way. The clergy are attacked too and the young priest is a willing victim who sings lewd lines in Gregorian chant. The poet is found guilty and is whipped for reaching the age of 30 without taking a bride. He fortunately wakes up before he is dealt with by An Másach Bolgach.
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Play Type
Adaptation/Translation
Number Of Acts
Full-Length
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Cast Size Male
5
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Cast Size Female
5
Cast Notes
10
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