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Stones in his pockets

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Gearóid Ó Cairealláin  Séamas Mac Annaidh 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Marie Jones (1) 

  • Author Notes

    Aistriúchán ar dhráma Béarla den ainm céanna.

  • Setting

    Ciarraí, sa lá atá inniu ann (2008).

  • Synopsis

    Jake and Charlie are thirty-somethings who meet when working as extras on a big American movie being shot in Ireland. Charlie's video shop has gone bankrupt and Jake has returned to Kerry after a futile few years in the US. The movie is a wonderful break from worrying about their futures, until the harsh realities of rural life break through.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    11

  • Cast Size Female

    2

  • Cast Notes

    Beirt aisteoirí a ghlacann na páirteanna ar fad.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Dave John Burke
Aisling John Burke
John John Burke
Mickey John Burke
Seán John Burke
Jake Quinn John Burke
Simon Tony Devlin
Finn Tony Devlin
Clem Tony Devlin
Caroline Giovanni Tony Devlin
Brother Gerard Tony Devlin
Jock Campbell Tony Devlin
Charlie Conlon Tony Devlin
Production Team  
Director Bríd Ó Gallchóir
Set Designer Fiona Leech
Lighting Designer Nick McCall
Choreographer Steve Pickett
Production Manager Francis Harkin
Stage Manager Gary Kearney
Technician Joe Cummins
Set Construction Seán Mac Seáin
Set Construction J Bell
Interpreter Conchúr Ó Bléine

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Aisling Ghéar

  • Address

    Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, 216 Falls Road
    Belfast BT12 6AH
    Co. Antrim
    Northern Ireland

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)28 9020 8040

  • Email

    carrie.anne@aislingghear.com

  • Website

    www.aislingghear.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

Fuarthas an t-eolas seo ón gclár don chéad léiriú.