Episode Details

In The Middle of The Fields by Mary Lavin

Based on the acclaimed stage production of Mary Lavin's short story, directed by Joan Sheehy, and originally produced by Blood In The Alley Theatre Company. The evocative story centres around a young widow who displays a strong, independent spirit in running her farm. An encounter one night with a neighbouring farmer becomes emotionally charged and unsettling, posing provocative questions about past passions in a shifting and surprising story that will leave you captivated.

Cast & Production Credits

Kathy Rose O’Brien (Vera & Bridie)

Mark O’Regan (Ned)

Seamus Moran (Bartley Crossen)

Music composed by Tom Lane.

Music performed by Dermot Dunne.

Directed by Joan Sheehy.

Sound Design & Sound Supervision by Ciarán Cullen.

Presented by Kind Permission of the Estate of Mary Lavin.

Special thanks to Kathleen MacMahon.

Producer, Blood in the Alley: Geoff Gould.

Producer for RTÉ: Kevin Brew.

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