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John O'Donovan

JOHN O'DONOVAN

  (1985 - )
Nationality:    Irish
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John is a writer from Co. Clare, Ireland. A graduate of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme, his plays have been read and performed at Druid Theatre (Galway), RADA, the Arcola Theatre and Theatre503.

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below is a list of John O'Donovan's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         After Virgil         For Whom the Bell Tolls         Home Front, The         Rogue (A True Story About a Dog)         Starveling, The

After Virgil

Synopsis:
Aeneas, an Irish traveller, is secretly involved with Dido, a local girl of comfortable means. When he leaves her to go and live his life, she enacts a terrible revenge on them both. Amongst the flames of her vengeance, local Garda Virgil Murphy tries to tie the story of the fated lovers together. A modern retelling of the Aeneid's account of Dido and Aeneas.

Notes:
(rehearsed reading)

1st Produced:
RADA Studios, London    -

Organisations:
RADA

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  1            Other:  -

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For Whom the Bell Tolls

Synopsis:
It's Barry's last night in Ireland before emigrating, and he's thrown a party in the dilapidated pool hall of his teenage years. But only two people show up: Cusack, who doesn't want to be there, and Pa, who's passed out on the pool table. It's not the send off he was hoping for, but as the night wears on, still he wonders if he even wants to leave.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Theatre503

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
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Genre:
short play

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Home Front, The

Synopsis:
A young man tries to negotiate his way out of the disintegration of his family home, aided by the questionable assistance of his friends and girlfriend.

Notes:
Rehearsed reading, Druid Debut series, Galway Arts Festival 09

1st Produced:
The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland    24 Jul 2009

Organisations:
Druid Theatre Company

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Rogue (A True Story About a Dog)

Synopsis:
A bittersweet story of a dog, a granny, and a local scumbag, told by a young man ironing his suit before heading out on serious business.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Theatre503

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Short play; Monologue

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Starveling, The

Synopsis:
Ireland, 1847. A hunger artist performing in a regional theatre finds himself redundant when starvation becomes less of speciality art.

Notes:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
short play

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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