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» Laughman - A Wonderful Play

The Drawer Boy was put on recently by our local amateur dramatic society here in County Dublin.

I agree wholeheartedly with your article. It is a wonderful play, destined to become a classic.

-- posted by Laughman

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» Coral Andrews-Leslie - A Wonderful Play

In response to A Wonderful Play posted by Laughman:

Hello Laughman!

Thanks for your comments.
I am big fan of Michael Healey. I am guessing John Mahoney was in this production and it was The Abbey Theatre.
I can easily see him as Morgan.
[I miss Ireland. I once stayed at the Gresham many years ago when I was very wee in the VIP room - in cots - the hotel was full !!! I lived in Belfast for three years - very turbulent and we left in 1969 ... but Dublin seemed magic to me, tho I was only 12 before I left to come back to Canada.]
There is something about The Drawer Boy that stays with you. It's grand story-telling in the finest tradition and I think that's why it has done so well worldwide. I often think about the characters of Morgan and Angus.
Michael Healey has written quite a few plays - and about to preview a new play called Generous. He also played harried defense lawyer James Ryder in a very popular Canadian television series which has been distributed world-wide called This is Wonderland written by playwright George F. Walker.
I had a chance to chat with Micheal Healey. He is a great actor --an engaging personality- sweet and humble, but also smart as a whip.

Cheers
Coral

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