The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey
4 Extra Debut. The dramatic impact of 1916’s Easter Rising on a group of tenement dwellers in Dublin. Stars Elaine Cassidy and Padraic Delaney.
Classic drama set in the midst of the Easter Rising of 1916.
The impact of events is viewed through the eyes of ordinary people inhabiting a Dublin tenement.
Starring Elaine Cassidy and Padraic Delaney.
Sean O'Casey's masterpiece paints a vivid portrait of a city and a nation in turmoil.
Nora ..... Elaine Cassidy
Jack ..... Padraic Delaney
Bessie ..... Gabrielle Reidy
Fluther ..... Finbar Lynch
Peter ..... Stephen Hogan
The Covey ..... Jonathan Forbes
Mrs Gogan ..... Fiona Clarke
Mollser ..... Rebecca Gleeson
Rosie ..... Jane McGrath
Capt Brennan ..... Matthew McNulty
Lieut. Langan ..... Sam Smith
Musical Director ..... Conrad Nelson
Director: Nadia Molinari
First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in December 2011.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Actor | Sean O'Casey |
| Nora | Elaine Cassidy |
| Jack | Padraic Delaney |
| Bessie | Gabrielle Reidy |
| Fluther | Finbar Lynch |
| Peter | Stephen Hogan |
| The Covey | Jonathan Forbes |
| Mrs Gogan | Fiona Clarke |
| Mollser | Rebecca Gleeson |
| Rosie | Jane McGrath |
| Capt Brennan | Matthew McNulty |
| Lieut. Langan | Sam Smith |
| Director | Nadia Molinari |
Broadcasts
Sun 4 Dec 201120:30BBC Radio 3- Sun 23 Nov 201422:00BBC Radio 3
- Sat 14 Feb 202606:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 14 Feb 202611:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 14 Feb 202617:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 15 Feb 202601:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
