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Annamaria Murphy - Scummow: Things Washed Up By the Sea
4 Extra Debut. The small Cornish community of Newlyn is changed with the arrival of a delirious Irishman. Touching comedy stars Mary Woodvine.
When a delirious Irishman arrives in a Cornish harbour, baker Mary Kneebone takes him in, and soon the sick and gullible are queuing at her door. A wry comedy about faith, love and redemption from outstanding Cornish playwright Annamaria Murphy.
Mary Kneebone ..... Mary Woodvine
Edna Lugg ..... Barbara Jefford
Declan Credan ..... Stephen Hogan
Virgin Mary ..... Alison Pettit
Eamon Credan ..... John O'Mahony
Davey Ellis ..... Charles Barnecut
Director ..... Claire Grove.
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