Molly Sweeney

written by Brian Friel
directed by Joan Moriarty

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from
21 APRIL – 6 MAY 2023

Set in 1990s Ballybeg, County Donegal, this play explores the relationship between the blind Molly Sweeney, her husband Frank and her ophthalmologist Mr Rice, who performs a successful operation to restore Molly’s sight. The play is related as shards of memory as each of three characters recalls the leadup to the operation, the operation itself, and the dramatic impact that Molly’s response to her new sightedness had on all of them. While the two men believed the gift of sight would be nothing short of a miracle, Molly finds her new world threatening and overwhelming and withdraws from it.

This beautifully crafted story captures eloquently each character’s happy and painful histories, leading to an unexpected and very touching conclusion.

CAST:
Character…………..Actor
Molly Sweeney……Alexandria Page
Frank Sweeney……Matt Biscombe
Dr Rice………………Chris McLean

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director…………………………… Joan Moriarty
Production Co-ordination….. Tim Scott
Stage Manager…………………. Melanie Belcher
Assistant Stage Manager…… Bobbie Parish
Lighting Design………………. Stelios Karagiannis
Sound Design………………….. John Rowe
Sound & Lighting Ops……… Hannah Soakai, Llaaneath Poor, Margaret Hassall, John Rowe
Wardrobe……………………….. Wendy Drowley
Set Design……………………… Marie Mackrell
Set Decor & Properties……. Melanie Belcher, Joan Moriarty
Set Construction……………… Owen Evans, Doug McNaughton , Norm Monks, Tim Scott, David Belton, Bob Tyers, Ron Thomas
Set Painting……………………. Mal Cother, Anne Woodward
Prompt…………………………… Bobbie Parish

(Text by Chris McLean – HTC Posters & Programme).
Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of Molly Sweeney.

(Images by Dave Belton)

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