Dublin Shakespeare Society is proud to present, online, two short comedy plays for radio by Anton Chekhov.

The Bear

translated by Michael Frayn

When Yelena Popova, a reclusive young widow, receives a visit from the irascible Grigory Smirnov demanding payment of her late husband’s debts, the two find themselves at a difficult impasse…

Cast

Tom O’Brien

Brigid Sweeney

Tim Casey

Swan Song

After a benefit night in his honour Valisy Svetlovidov, an old actor, wakes up to an empty theatre.  His only companion is the long-suffering prompter, who listens patiently while he reflects on his life and career…

Cast

Val O’Donnell

Peter Prior.

Directed by: Paul Maher

Recording: Liam Borgström

Production Manager: Eileen Sheridan

This is an ONLINE event hosted using the “Zoom” application.

This amateur production of “The Bear (Frayn, trans.)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Thanks to the Teachers’ Club for their kind assistance with this production.