The Breadman (play)

The Bread Man is a 1990 play by the Irish playwright Frank McGuinness.

Synopsis

The Bread Man is set in Donegal in 1970. It follows a man, Sinner Courtney who is coming to terms with the death of his father who delivered bread.

Production history

The play premiered at the Gate Theatre on October 2, 1990. The production was directed by Andy Hinds and designed by Francis O'Connor.
In 2019 the Alingham Arts Festival commissioned a new production of the play directed by Keith Robinson.