Traenacha

Synopsis

Radio series in which contemporary writers reflect on the theme of Jaques’s ‘Seven Ages of Man’ speech in the form of dramatic monologues.
The last episode is a repeat broadcast of a play for one voice written in Irish by Liam Ó Muirthile, performed by Eamon Kelly. It examines the last stage of life - ‘second childishness and mere oblivion’. As he approaches death, an old man’s mind wanders between reality, memory and imagination as he struggles to come to terms with his life, both conscious and unconscious. Introduced by the author.

Series

Seven Ages of Man, The

Language

English (Ireland)

Country

Ireland

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

15 Feb 2005 at 19:02 (Channel: RTE Radio 1)

Duration

28 mins

Credits

Writer

Liam Ó Muirithle

Contributor

Liam Ó Muirithle

Cast

Eamon Kelly

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

As You Like It

Keywords

actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

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General

Eamon Kelly came out of retirement to record TRAENACHA a few months before he died. One of the attractions of Liam Ó Muirthile’s script may have been how far the play’s only persona was from the traditional seanchaí, often played by Eamon in his one-man shows. (RTE programme notes)

History

Broadcast in the Tuesday Play slot on RTE Radio 1.
Original transmission date for the production used in this episode is unknown.

Reviews

Source: RTE Radio 1 Programme information

Production Company

Name

RTE