Translations (April, 2023)

Translations

“Translations” by Brian Friel, directed by Chris Avery

ADC Theatre, 18 – 22 April 2023

Promo video - https://fb.watch/jwenkCrXik/

Brian Friel was a writer of great sensitivity, perception and insight, using beautiful poetic language to create characters and situations. Translations is considered to be his masterpiece and his most popular and enduring play. Set in Donegal in 1833, it examines changes in Irish society and culture which are already underway, taking a small rural community as a microcosm of the differing reactions of the people. Changing attitudes to the prevalence of the Irish language are a part of this, and this is exacerbated by the arrival in Baile Beag of a party of 'sappers' from the British Army, who have been tasked with surveying and mapping the local area in preparation of the first ever OS map of Ireland. Undoubtedly this will aid progress in improving many aspects of Irish rural life – but at what cost?

Translations is a play about language and the way in which it’s used. It is full of humour, passion, Irish music and song.

Production team

  • Director: Chris Avery
  • Assistant Director: Alex Priestley
  • Production Manager: Fergus Powell
  • Technical Director: Martin Avery
  • Lighting Design: Dave Collins
  • Stage Manager:
  • Deputy Stage Manager: Anna Perry
  • Props: Tilly Fyjis-Walker
  • Costume Supervisor: Pippa Taylor & Suze Oldfield
  • Set Design: Graham Waterhouse
  • Photography: Simon Tagger

Cast list

  • Hugh: Richard Sockett
  • Jimmy Jack: Ted Ridgway-Watt
  • Manus: Craig Allan
  • Owen: Rory Scott
  • Maire: Lucy Woodcock
  • Sarah: Emma Heyn
  • Doalty: Matt McLaren
  • Bridget: May McCool
  • Capt Lancey: Andrew Shepherd
  • Lt George Yolland: Cameron Vince