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The Moral Law

A Play in One Act by R.J. Ray

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  • Drámadóir

    R.J. Ray 

  • Suíomh

    Time - Spring 1921 Scene - The sitting-room of John Shannon's house

  • Achoimre

    A tragedy about a father-son conflict. John Shannon is an ex-Head Constable of the R.I.C.; his son is a rebel republican who has been implicated in the murder of a district inspector. Faced with this terrible moral dilemma, the elder Shannon must make a choice between between duty and love.

  • Cinéal Dráma

    Drámaí Ginearálta

    Líon na Míreanna

    Aon-ghníomh

    • Cast size

  • Male

    6

  • Female

    1

  • Total

    7

Céad Léiriú

Foireann An Chéad Léirithe  
John Shannon Michael J. Dolan
A Military Captain Eric Gorman
A Soldier P J McDonnell
Sergeant Bullen Maurice Esmonde
Michael Shannon P.J. Carolan
A Soldier W. O'Hara
Mrs. Shannon Helena Molony
Foireann Léirithe  
Stiúrthóir Ceoil Dr. J.F. Larchet
Bainisteoir an Chompántais Lennox Robinson

Eolas Faoi Chearta

Foinse Eolais

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and from press cuttings, with additional information from Abbey Theatre: A History 1899-1951 by Lennox Robinson.