An award winning and moving Irish drama set in the closing days of the long hot summer of 1936. A tender portrait of a family of five strong, single women whose lives are revitalised by the breathtaking music and dancing of their Donegal home. 1990 Laurence Olivier Award and Broadway Award for Best New Play. (Lughnasa is pronounced Loo-na-sa)
Cast/Performers
Sarah Corbett, Colm Gormley, Grainne Keenan, Caroline Lennon, Michele Moran, Zoe Rainey, Zoe Rainey, Christopher Saul, Milo Twomey
Creatives/Company
Author: Brian Friel Producer: Royal and Derngate Director(s): Richard Beecham, Ginny Schiller (Casting - CDG), Katie Turner (assistant) Lighting: Lee Curran Music: Jon Nicholls Sound: Jon Nicholls Choreographer: Quinny Sacks Other(s): Daniele Lydon (dialect coach), Alice Malin (stage manager)
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