The Field - Staring Brian Dennehy at the Olympia from 13th of January 2011

"We're paupers but isn't it better to be a pauper and have a clean conscience about your debts?"

The producers are delighted to announce their forthcoming production of John B Keane's award-winning play, The Field. It will be directed by Joe Dowling with Brian Dennehy performing the iconic role of 'The Bull' McCabe. The play returns to The Olympia Theatre where it premiered over 45 years ago and will run from January 13 through to 12 February and will transfer to the INEC, Killarney for 3 nights only on 15,16,17 Feb.

The Field captivated audiences in 1965 and has been doing so ever since. Its dark story burrows deep into the heart of rural Ireland in the late 50's. At its core is the enduring link between the Irish people and 'the land'. It is based on the true story of the 1959 murder of Moss Moore, a bachelor farmer. His neighbour, Dan Foley, with whom Moore had a long-standing dispute over a right of way, was believed to have committed the murder. Foley's family denied the charge and no one was ever brought to justice. The play does not hide from the truth and the dark portrayal of life in North Kerry has struck a cord with audiences throughout the world.

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