OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Micheál Ó Conghaile(2) 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Martin McDonagh 

• Author Notes

  Aistriúchán ar The Cripple of Inishmaan

• Setting

  Inis Meáin, Gaillimh 1934.

• Synopsis

  Word comes from Inishmore that the Robert Flaherty of Hollywood is making the film 'Man of Aran' and Cripple Billy thinks he might have a chance of getting a part in the film. Even if he doesn't it will be a temporary escape from the boredom of his life at home.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Size Male

  5

• Cast Size Female

  4

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  14 July 2009

• Producer

  Produced by An Taibhdhearc In association with Galway International Arts Festival

• Original Venue

  Amharclann Chois Fharraige
  

• Venue Notes

  Ní raibh an Taibhdhearc ar fáil toisc dóiteáin a tharla ann in 2007.

• Irish Premiere Notes

  Léiríodh an dráma i gcomhar le Féile Ealaíon na Gaillimhe.

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