a play by Allan Langdon Martin October 1986
Kathleen Dungannon loves Kenneth Wayne, but her stubborn uncle has vowed that no one of his line shall ever wed a Wayne.
Pressed for an explanation, he tells a fifty year old story that comes alive in a flashback. Uncle John and one Jeremiah Wayne were in love with Moonyeen Clare. She chose John and Wayne became wildly jealous. Drunk, he forced his way into the house on their wedding night, attempted to shoot John and accidentally killed Moonyeen.
He continues firm in his opposition to the modern romance until the spirits of Moonyeen Clare and Sarah Wayne, Kenneth's mother, get a message across that softens his heart. He dies and joins his spirit bride leaving the lovers free to marry.
The stage area of the new EPPiC Theatre was used for the first time 10 July 1986. It was still concrete and dusty. Nothing installed and lit by just a single lamp.
Produced by Harold and Sylvia Jones by arrangement with Samuel French Inc. New York
Samuel French Ltd said they had no record of this play previously being released to amateurs
Performed in St Mary's Church Ecclesfield
Actors and their Characters
Angela Platts Moonyeen Clare
Carol Travis Kathleen Dungannon
Dawn Hinson Extra
Dorothy Bell Ellen
James Kay Extra
Linda Cooper Sarah Wayne
Michael Langan John Carteret
Michael Parker Willie Ainley
Neale Woodhead Kenneth Wayne
Nigel Womersley Dr Owen Harding
Sherryl Woodhead Mary Clare
Stephen Evans Jeremiah Wayne
