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Hinterland
by Sebastian Barry (2002)
I am the giant of the modern era. The age of Silvester will take up many a chapter in the history of Ireland.Johhny Silvester, father of the nation, won the hearts and votes of Ireland. But that was in his heyday. Now, as this bright hinterland recedes, he finds himself revisited by a dubious past. Can tragedy redeem him in the absence of remorse? And where is that Special Branch man when Johnny so sorely needs him?
An epic and lyrical tour-de-force, Hinterland reflects upon a notorious political career and returns an unexpected verdict.
Sebastian Barry made his debut at the National with Our Lady of Sligo, also co-produced with Out of Joint.
'A first-rate theatrical poet: every phrase is brushed with eloquence' Guardian
Listen to an audio clip (1.2MB) of Patrick Malahide talking about this production, by clicking on the link at the foot of this page.
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Image by Iain Lanyon.
Cast credits:
Connie : Anna Healy
Daisy : Dearbhla Molloy
Stephen : James Hayes
Cornelius : Kieran Ahern
Aisling : Lucianne McEvoy
Johnny Silvester : Patrick Malahide
Jack : Phelim Drew
Production credits:
Director: Max Stafford-Clark
Designer: Es Devlin
Lighting Designer: Johanna Town
Music: Paddy Cuneen
Sound Designer: Paul Arditti
Assistant Director: Matthew Wilde
Hinterland finished on: 27 May 2002
