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Translations

by Brian Friel

About the play

Set in the Donegal village of Baile Beag/Ballybeg in 1833, as a new map of Ireland is being drawn up by the British Army. All placenames must be Anglicised. This threat to their culture stirs passions among the locals with consequences that are in turn romantic, comic and tragic.

Passionate, witty and thoughtful: the dialogue is exquisitely crafted.

Translations, with its emphasis on Donegal, was a natural choice for An Grianán’s first production. An Grianán is dedicated to establishing a quality base for the performing arts in Donegal, and bringing the many talented Donegal artists to a wider audience.

Above: cast and crew celebrate the opening night of Translations with its playwright Brian Friel (third from left). November 1999

Director

Frank Laverty

Cast

Manus – Conor Grimes
Sarah – Pauline Hutton
Jimmy Jack – Jack Quinn
Maire – Morna Regan
Doalty – Paul McGlinchey
Bridget – Dianne O’Keefe
Hugh – Aussie Bryson
Owen – Dessie Gallagher
Captain Lancey – Guy Carlton
Lieutenant Yolland – Tim Ruddy

Crew

Designer – Monica Frawley
Lighting Designer – John Riddell
Original Music – Laura Forrest Hay
Production Manager – Guy Barriscale
Technical Manager – Niall Cranney
Stage Manager – Lycette Yuill
Deputy Stage Manager – Jenny Deady
Technical Stage Manager – Mark Hill
Assistant Designer – Ferdia Murphy
Scenic Artist – Sandra Butler
Assistant Costume Designer – Catherine Fay
Set Construction – Guy Barriscale
Production Assistants – Mick Canney, David Fisher
Musical Credits
Greg Magee – flute
Donal Siggins – Bouzouki
Robert Harris – Bodhran
Laura Forrest-Hay – Fiddle
Orla O’kelly – Recording Engineer