The Shadow of a Gunman

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Event The Shadow of a Gunman
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Festival of the Arts1990
First Date 14 March 1990
Opening Date 17 March 1990
Last Date 17 March 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A rare mystique surrounds Ireland's national theatre. With its individual approach to acting and drama, the Abbey Theatre Company has become one of the great names of the world's stage. It opened in 1904 to provide a place for the superb plays of the Irish literary revival: the verse plays of W B Yeats, J M Synge and later, Sean O'Casey.
O'Casey's best known plays deal with the period of Ireland's struggle for independence. His three best-known works are "The Shadow of a Gunman," "Juno and the Paycock," and "The Plough and the Stars." The Abbey Theatre will play the first of these in the Fe
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragi-comedy
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Seán O'Casey Playwright
Works
Text Nationality Ireland
Production Nationality Ireland
Event Status Completed
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Programme AT: MS Papers 9250-58
Event Identifier 155026