The Rise & Fall of Barney Kerrigan


May 1977

The Lyric produced the World Premiere of this play by Frank Dunne in which young Irish actor, Barney Kerrigan makes a name for himself in England, and looks back at the effects his career has had on his life, during an interview to promote a touring show.

The playwright utilised the experiences he gathered as a young actor himself, having toured Ireland with Anew McMaster’s company and played with the Hilton Edwards/Michael MacLiammor company at the Gate in Dublin.

The Rise & Fall of Barney Kerrigan - 1977
The Rise & Fall of Barney Kerrigan - 1977
The Rise & Fall of Barney Kerrigan - 1977
The Rise & Fall of Barney Kerrigan - 1977
The Rise & Fall of Barney Kerrigan - 1977
The Rise & Fall of Barney Kerrigan - 1977

CAST

Liam Neeson
as
Barney
Stella McCusker
as
Susan
Desmond McAleer
as
Mike
Louis Rolston
as
James

CREW

Frank Dunne
Writer
Roland Jaquarello
Director
Eddie Johnston
Stage Arrangement
Trevor Dawson
Lighting / Stage Manager
Dorothy Clugston
Deputy Stage Manager
Niall Cusack
Assistant Stage Manager / Sound Operator
Kate Kelly
Acting A.S.M
Muriel Florence
Wardrobe
Helena Kaushal
Wardrobe