SHADOW OF A GUNMAN
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September 17 – October 23, 2011
written by Sean O’Casey directed by John Mossman In a Dublin tenement in the early 1920's, poet Donal Davoren finds himself the victim of mistaken identity as an IRA gunman. The notoriety of being a “gunman on the run” becomes an amusing and attractive alter ego, especially given the affection it inspires in the lovely young patriot, Minnie Powell - But at what cost?
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A memorable success. Stellar performances give both momentum and weight. Each actor has scrutinized O’Casey’s text in surgical detail... Nor do they gloss over the injustice of foreign troops bullying innocents forced to become martyrs. The results leave us shaken and outraged." |
Sean O’Casey is in good hands under the spirited direction of John Mossman and terrific ensemble acting from a quality cast dedicated and respectful to the works of a great Irish playwright. This is a terrific production." A strong cast vividly evokes the queasy terror of life on the receiving end of counter-insurgency." |
Period perfect. A lovely production and a wonderful cast. Seanachaí lends believability to this show in a way other companies are not able to do." Director John Mossman manages both the tonal shifts and the pace of the play with ease, and elicits strong performances from the large cast led by a terrific Shane Kenyon as Donal." |
