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The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey

4 Extra Debut. The dramatic impact of 1916鈥檚 Easter Rising on a group of tenement dwellers in Dublin. Stars Elaine Cassidy and Padraic Delaney.

Sean O'Casey's classic play set in the midst of the Easter Rising of 1916. The impact of events is viewed through the eyes of ordinary people inhabiting a Dublin tenement. O'Casey's masterpiece paints a vivid portrait of a city and a nation in turmoil.

Nora ..... Elaine Cassidy
Jack ..... Padraic Delaney
Bessie ..... Gabrielle Reidy
Fluther ..... Finbar Lynch
Peter ..... Stephen Hogan
The Covey ..... Jonathan Forbes
Mrs Gogan ..... Fiona Clarke
Mollser ..... Rebecca Gleeson
Rosie ..... Jane McGrath
Capt Brennan ..... Matthew McNulty
Lieut. Langan ..... Sam Smith
Musical Director ..... Conrad Nelson

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 3 in December 2011.

1 hour, 30 minutes

On radio

Sat 14 Feb 2026 06:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Actor Sean O'Casey
Nora Elaine Cassidy
Jack Padraic Delaney
Bessie Gabrielle Reidy
Fluther Finbar Lynch
Peter Stephen Hogan
The Covey Jonathan Forbes
Mrs Gogan Fiona Clarke
Mollser Rebecca Gleeson
Rosie Jane McGrath
Capt Brennan Matthew McNulty
Lieut. Langan Sam Smith
Director Nadia Molinari

Broadcasts

  • Sun 4 Dec 2011 20:30
  • Sun 23 Nov 2014 22:00
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026 06:00
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026 11:00
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026 17:00
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026 01:00