Clear the Stage
Synopsis
In little more than a decade, Buncrana native Frank McGuinness has produced a body of startlingly imaginative work that has played to audiences all over the world. His plays cross social, cultural, and political divides best exemplified in his ground–breaking work Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme and its companion piece Carthaginians, about Bloody Sunday in Derry. Both address catastrophic events in the Catholic and Protestant psyches. Clear the Stage examines the work of this important Irish writer. Interviewees include: Frank McGuinness; David Ervine of the Progressive Unionist Party; Trevor Nunn, Director of the National Theatre, London; Brian Keenan, former Beirut hostage, and singer/songwriter Marianne Faithful.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margo Harkin
- Original Title
- Clear the Stage
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margo Harkin
Fionnuala Sweeney
Department Leadership Roster
Margo Harkin
Director
Fionnuala Sweeney
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clear the Stage
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What is Clear the Stage about?
In little more than a decade, Buncrana native Frank McGuinness has produced a body of startlingly imaginative work that has played to audiences all over the world. His plays cross social, cultural, and political divides best exemplified in his ground–breaking work Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme and its companion piece Carthaginians, about Bloody Sunday in Derry. Both address catastrophic events in the Catholic and Protestant psyches. Clear the Stage examines the work of this important Irish writer. Interviewees include: Frank McGuinness; David Ervine of the Progressive Unionist Party; Trevor Nunn, Director of the National Theatre, London; Brian Keenan, former Beirut hostage, and singer/songwriter Marianne Faithful.
Who directed Clear the Stage?
Clear the Stage was directed by Margo Harkin.
Who stars in Clear the Stage?
The principal cast of Clear the Stage includes Not specified.
When was Clear the Stage released and how long is it?
Clear the Stage was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 40m.