PROGRAMME DETAILS
by Brian Friel
The Gate theatre has had a long and rich association with Brian Friel, arguably Ireland’s greatest living playwright, and began 2005 with the world premiere of his latest play, The Home Place.
The year is 1878. The widowed Christopher Gore, his son David and the woman they are both in love with, their housekeeper Margaret, live in The Lodge in Ballybeg. But in this era of unrest at the dawn of Home Rule, the seemingly serene life enjoyed at The Lodge is threatened by the arrival of Christopher’s English cousin, who unwittingly ignites deep animosity among the villagers of Ballybeg.
WITH
Tom Courtenay Derbhle Crotty Nick Dunning Adam Fergus Michael Judd Pat Kinevane Brenda Larby Laura Jane Laughlin Barry McGovern Hugh O’Conor.
Director Adrian Noble
Set Designer Peter McKintosh
Costume Designer Peter McKintosh
Lighting Designer Paul Pyant
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