Tom Murphy
James is literally on the run, a comically exaggerated villain in flight from his crimes, seeking refuge in a fairytale forest. The Morning After Optimism introduces fairytale characters with consciously artificial language and explores the relationship between illusion and freedom.
Drámaí Ginearálta
Dráma Fada
2
4
15 March 1971
Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
Presented on the Abbey Stage.
Murphy Plays 3
1994
Methuen
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The Morning After Optimism
2001
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The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.