Denis Johnston
The action of the Play takes place in and near a small group of islands off the western coast of Ireland, and also in London.
This play was written under Denis Johnston's pseudonym of E.W. Tocher.
About the making of a film in the west of Ireland, with echoes of Robert Flaherty and Man of Aran. The play follows the creative struggle between the artistic visions of the director and the cameraman, and the reaction of the local inhabitants.
Drámaí Ginearálta
Dráma Fada
13
4
17
In addition to the above cast, there are 9 male and 9 female extra roles designated as Men of the Islands, People of the City and Mr. Solberg.
30 January 1934
Presented by Edwards-Mac Liammoir Gate Theatre Productions
Gate Theatre/Amharclann an Gheata
The Dramatic Works of Denis Johnston, Vol. One
1977
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The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.