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Sinking

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  • Drámadóir

    Gary Mitchell 

  • Nótaí

    This play was written for 11-14 year olds and explores bullying in and beyond the playground.

  • Achoimre

    Addressing the issue in a Northern Ireland context, Sinking looks at bullying in all age groups, not just in the school playground, and challenges the audience to define what they mean when they say 'bully'. Sam picks on little kids at school while he is picked on himself at home where he believes nobody really cares about him. When he hides in the park he is targeted by older lads, who bully him into being their police lookout as they rob houses. Once the UDA discover this, they seek out Sam for information so that justice can be done in the community. The police do likewise, having words with Sam about his new 'friends'. All of them tell Sam their interest in him is for his own good. So why is he sitting scared, alone, in the shadows?

  • Cinéal Dráma

    Drámaí don Aos Óg

    Líon na Míreanna

    Dráma Fada

  • Cast size

  • Male

    10

  • Female

    4

  • Total

    14

  • Eolas Faoin bhFoireann

    Cast-doubling is possible. See original production for details.

Céad Léiriú

  • Dáta an Chéad Léirithe

    25 September 1997

  • Leiriú

    Produced by Replay Theatre Company

  • Nótaí faoin Ionad

    This play was first performed at the Belfast Royal Academy, as part of a tour to schools and venues.

Foireann An Chéad Léirithe  
Teacher Sheelagh O'Kane
UDA 1- Paul's Dad Noel McGee
Policeman 1 Noel McGee
Fredo Noel McGee
Sam's Dad Noel McGee
Jim Noel McGee
UDA 2 Ruairi Conaghan
Policeman 2 Ruairi Conaghan
Poker Ruairi Conaghan
Paul Ruairi Conaghan
UDA 1's wife Sheelagh O'Kane
Sam's Stepmum Sheelagh O'Kane
Bobby Sheelagh O'Kane
Sam Miceal McBrian
Foireann Léirithe  
Stiúrthóir Janice Jarvis
Dearthóir David Craig
Dearthóir Soilsithe John Riddell
Léiritheoir Jan Branch
Cúntóir Feistis Heather Long
Michael Poynor
Cumadóir Jules Maxwell
Bainisteoir an Chompántais Maureen Macauley
Cúntóir Riaracháin Irene Swift
Bainisteoir Stáitse Maureen Macauley
Leas-Bhainisteoir Stáitse Angela McClune
Teicneoir Angela McClune
Tógáil Seit Jim Carson
Louise Wallace
Riarthóir Ali FitzGibbon

Scripteanna Neamhfhoilsithe

  • Contact

    Gemma Hirst , Peters Fraser & Dunlop

  • Seoladh

    Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street
    London WC2B 5HA
    England

  • Guthán

    + 44 (0)20 7344 1000

  • Ríomhphost

    info@pfd.co.uk

  • Suíomh Idirlín

    www.pfd.co.uk

Eolas Faoi Chearta

  • Críoch

    All Territories

  • Cinéal Cearta

    All Rights

  • Teagmháil

    Gemma Hirst , Peters Fraser & Dunlop

  • Seoladh

    Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street
    London WC2B 5HA
    England

  • Guthán

    + 44 (0)20 7344 1000

  • Ríomhphost

    info@pfd.co.uk

  • Suíomh Idirlín

    www.pfd.co.uk

Foinse Eolais

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme. Additional information was supplied by Replay Productions from information contained in the company files.