Tom MacIntyre
The Great Hunger portrays the terrible isolation of a man, Maguire, tied to the husbandry of poor soil. Maguire's hunger is not a physical one - a need for food - 'but a hunger of the senses created through upbringing, poverty and religion'. Despite his sterility, absence from world affairs and sexual pleasure, the play is both celebratory and spiritual.
Drámaí Ginearálta
Dráma Fada
3
6
09 May 1983
Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
Produced on the Peacock Stage.
The Great Hunger/ The Gallant John-Joe
2002
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The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.