The Breadman (play)

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The Bread Man is a 1990 play by the Irish playwright Frank McGuinness.

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Synopsis

The Bread Man is set in Donegal in 1970. It follows a man, Sinner Courtney who is coming to terms with the death of his father who delivered bread. [1]

Production history

The play premiered at the Gate Theatre on October 2, 1990. The production was directed by Andy Hinds and designed by Francis O'Connor. [1]

In 2019 the Alingham Arts Festival commissioned a new production of the play directed by Keith Robinson. [2]

Casting History

CharacterOriginal Cast, 1990 [1] Alingham Festival Cast, 2019 [2]
Eddie RodgersBrendan EllisSean McLoone
George Crilly Peter Hanly Terence McEneaney
Simon BreslinRobert TaylorDiarmuid McInerney
Susan CrillyAnna HealyRoisin Lee-Fox
Niall WilmotJohn BerginNiall McKee
Florence CourtneySusan FitzgeraldEmer McShea
The Sinner Courtney Jim Norton Michael McMullin
Tommy Courtney Bosco Hogan Conor Carney
Rose KielyPat LeavyAilis McIntyre
James KielyMichael GormleyMark Kirby
Dan CourtneyHugh O'ConorRonan Drummond
Pat CourtneyMaureen O'BrienFarah Bogle
Albert CaseyEamon RohanKen Monaghan

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Irish Playography". www.irishplayography.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  2. 1 2 "'The Bread Man' by Frank Mc Guinness (Preview)". Allingham Festival. Retrieved 2020-01-01.