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The Challenge

A Play in One Act

Forbhreathnú

  • Drámadóir

    Winifred M. Letts 

  • Suíomh

    A crumbling North Dublin residence, 1890.

  • Achoimre

    Charles Caulfield, a gentleman of advanced years, tells his butler about a long-dead sweetheart whose diary has just come into his possession. The conversation is interrupted by the sudden appearance of an old acquaintance. A heated argument ensues as Caulfield accuses Buchanan of having once harboured feelings for the author of the diary and kissing her. Buchanan admits it and eventually has to reach for his pistol to defend himself. Before the two men can finish their duel, Caulfield drops dead from a heart attack.

  • Cinéal Dráma

    Drámaí Ginearálta

    Líon na Míreanna

    Aon-ghníomh

    • Cast size

  • Male

    3

  • Total

    3

Céad Léiriú

Foireann An Chéad Léirithe  
James Buchanan Fred O'Donovan (1)
Charles Caulfield Arthur Sinclair
Terence, a butler J A O'Rourke

Eolas Faoi Chearta

  • Gan Aimsiú

Foinse Eolais

The information for this entry was taken from Ireland's Abbey Theatre: A History 1899-1951 by Lennox Robinson.