Friel contrasts Gar's cloistered emotional life with his gregarious social persona by portraying him as two distinct characters, a public self (Donal McCann) and a private self (Des Cave).
Acting
McCann's physical comedy vs Cave's vicious interior monologue.
Writing
Friel's dialogue cuts like a butter knife — dull edge, still hurts.
Production
Ballybeg's claustrophobic realism, every room a trap.
Director
John Quested
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