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Shining City

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Synopsis

Set in contemporary Dublin, Shining City explores the lives of one bewildered widower and his therapist. John is still reeling from his loss when he is visited by the ghost of his wife. Terrified and guilt ridden, John starts sessions with Ian, a therapist who is struggling with his own demons. As the play stretches over the course of a year through therapy sessions, the audience learns more about the two men—and what ghosts they are really haunted by. A naturalistic, subtle, and moving play that revolves around two men searching for answers in their existence.

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Text And Format
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2004
Genres
Time & Place
present, ian’s office, an older area of dublin
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
college/university theatre, community theatre, regional theatre, professional theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

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