All That Fall by Samuel Beckett: 8pm Sunday, 8th October, RTÉ Radio 1
Drama On One continues its Beckett Season with All That Fall directed and produced by Barry McGovern, starring Pegg Monahan and Aidan Grennell.
All That Fall was premiered on the BBC Third Programme in 1957. The play reveals – in matchless, often hilarious dialogue – the tortuous journeys of Maddy Rooney to Boghill train station and back, when she decides to surprise her husband Dan on his return train journey from work. The train is delayed for reasons Dan is reluctant to share, in a text that reveals Beckett’s unique understanding of the radio medium and its ability to portray our inner experience. This RTÉ version was recorded in 1990.
Cast: Pegg Monahan, Aidan Grennell, David Kelly, Pat Laffan, Kevin Reynolds, Kevin Flood, Kate Minogue, Barbara McCaughey, Cliona O’Brien, Barry Glennon.
Sound: Anton Timoney, John Farrell, Tommy O’Sullivan
Produced & Directed by Barry McGovern
Series Producer, Drama On One, Kevin Reynolds
