This second volume of autobiography is a portrait of adolescence in Dublin in the 1940s and 1950s. Leonard stirs in theatre ancedotes, vignettes of Patrick Kavanagh and Brendan Behan and divulges his own beginnings as a writer. The result is a humorous analysis of Dublin and Dubliners.
Hugh Leonard's adaptation captures the vivid characters and intricate narrative of Dickens's beloved novel with clarity and theatrical flair. The story is presented in a way that is both exciting and haunting, making it a compelling experience for audiences. The cast features 5 women and 9 men, bringing a dynamic range to the performances and enhancing the overall atmosphere of the adaptation.
Grainne seizes a chance for a night with an ex, while her husband Dermond is away with his partner Fintan. She ropes in Niamh, Fintan's wife, into her scheme. Chaos ensues when Niamh's jealous husband unexpectedly returns, witnessing what he perceives as a compromising situation. The plot thickens with the arrival of the new motel manageress, who happens to be the TV personality's spurned love. This tangled web involves three women and four men, leading to unexpected twists and confrontations.
The memoirs of Ireland's acclaimed author and playwright, Hugh Leonard.
Set against the backdrop of a picturesque hill near Dublin, the story revolves around three married couples and their children who gather for a picnic. As they interact, underlying tensions and dynamics within their relationships emerge, highlighting generational differences. Six years later, they reunite, revealing how time has transformed both the landscape and their connections. The narrative explores themes of change, nostalgia, and the complexities of familial bonds, showcasing the evolution of their lives and relationships over time.
Set against the backdrop of Dublin, the narrative unfolds in two distinct time periods: 1957 and 1987. The Removals Man provides insight into the Noone family as they transition into new homes, revealing their evolving dynamics. The first half captures the family's initial move, while the second half showcases their growth and the changes in family life over three decades, highlighting the impact of societal revolutions. The play features a cast of four women and five men, bringing to life the contrasting eras and relationships.
At the end of his life, Desmond Drumm reflects on his past and the choices that led him to isolation, burdened by his unyielding principles. Surrounded by memories of his loving wife and the one true love who chose another, he confronts the emotional accounts of his life. The narrative explores themes of regret, love, and the impact of decisions, as Drumm realizes he has never fully embraced the opportunities life offered him. The story features a dynamic cast of five women and three men, enriching his journey of self-discovery.
The narrative intertwines the experiences of Katie with her mother and grandmother, who appear as younger versions of themselves. As Katie paints the legendary stone of Clough E. Regan, their dialogues oscillate between camaraderie and conflict, uncovering rich family history and its connection to broader Irish culture. This exploration of generational ties highlights the complexities of familial relationships against a backdrop of cultural legacy.
In 1942, with war raging in Europe, the playwright 'Perry' Perry and his wife Babs tire of Dublin literary life and move to the small, quiet coastal town of Drane. Drane, however, is more than it seems. Its social whirl revolves around the amateur dramatic society - 'The Standing Ovations' - and the film society run by Dermo Grace, owner of the Robin Hood Hotel, a man with a finger in every pie. Perry loves the 'fillums', though the Hays Code still applies ('total nudity not permissible'), and good always triumphs over evil. That's the way Judge Garrity, with his mortal loathing for sins of the flesh, thinks it should be. But it's not like life in Drane. Up on the hill is the German Embassy, rumoured to be playing strange games; down below lies the church, and an explosive book left by the censorious Canon Turmoyle; and the astonished Perry is soon entangled in a web of hypocrisy and scandal, affairs and adultery, love, tragedy and death.
Sechs Katzen, verschieden in Rasse, Charakter und Lebensweise, bereichern durch ihr Wesen sowie als Auslöser turbulenter Ereignisse das Leben des irischen Autors und seiner Familie.
