Borstal Boy
by Frank McMahon, Beatrice Behan
Highlights
Awards & Recognition
WINNER! Tony Award for Best Play, 1970 WINNER! New York Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best Play, 1970
What readers are saying
Readers have found 'Borstal Boy' to be a surprisingly humorous yet poignant memoir of Brendan Behan's experiences in a juvenile prison. Many appreciate the vivid and charming narrative style of Behan, describing it as both engaging and richly expressive. While some felt the book lacked depth in certain areas, the overall consensus is that it offers valuable insights into Irish history and human nature.
Synopsis
The soul of a poet is captured in this award-winning play.
16 year-old Brendan Behan is sent from Ireland by the IRA to blow up some British ships.
He is caught, imprisoned, tried and sentenced to a reformatory.
After three years, he is released and renounces the 'revolution' forever.
Press Reviews
"A happy song about tragedy of life, one of the best plays to come to Broadway in a long time."
— NBC
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Behan Brendan Behan as an older man |
Sheila |
Mrs. Gildea |
I.R.A. Men |
Liverpool Landlady |
The Inspector |
Detective Vereker |
The Sergeant |
Charlie Millwall |
Mr. Whitbread first warder |
Mr. Holmes second warder |
Hartigan prisoner at Walton |
Smith prisoner at Walton |
Callan prisoner at Walton |
James prisoner at Walton |
Tubby prisoner at Walton |
Dale prisoner at Walton |
Brownie prisoner at Walton |
Prison Chaplain |
Library Warder |
Prison Governor |
Minister |
Warder O'Shea |
Italian Priest |
Cook |
Videos
Borstal Boy (2000) Trailer | Peter Sheridan
Publication
Borstal Boy is a play written by Frank McMahon and published by Samuel French.
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Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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