National Theatre Collection: Translations

Plot Summary

Owen, the prodigal son, returns to rural Donegal from Dublin. With him are two British army officers. Their ambition is to create a map of the area, replacing the Gaelic names with English. It is an administrative act with radical consequences.

Top Cast

Dermot Crowley Jimmy Jack Cassie

Judith Roddy Maire

Ciarán Hinds Hugh

Tomiwa Edun Lieutenant Yolland

Seamus O'Hara Manus