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About the Play
The play takes place in modern times in Co. Cavan, Ireland. It is a
Saturday evening at Mary Jacks, a local bar in the village of Drumskea. Benny
and the boys are having a game of cards. Brid is in charge as Jack, the owner is
attending a function at the local hotel. Business is quiet due to the new drink
driving laws. After this Saturday night things will never be the same again in
Drumskea as Benny pays a visit to Cavan General Hospital. He discovers what it
means to be Close to Home. |
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Cast |
| Bríd |
Sandra Roberts |
| Benny Daly |
Jack Kirwan |
| Petey |
Gerry Gray |
| Jacksy Owens |
Ernie Kollra |
| James |
Eugene Crosby |
| Tommy |
Chris Harrington |
| Áine |
Ashley Bissing |
| Porter |
Eugene Crosby |
| Alan |
Denis Holmes |
| Nurse |
Adrienne Kennedy |
| Nurses Aid |
Ashley Bissing |
| Molly |
Sandra Roberts |
| Patsy |
Cecilia Walsh |
| John |
Chris Harrington |
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Production |
| Director |
Imelda Wellington |
| Asst Director |
Ernie Kollra |
| Set Design |
Eugene Crosby & Imelda Wellington |
| Stage Manager |
Arlene Saperstein |
| Stage Hands |
The Traveling Players |
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