Eileen - Anne Nunn

Eileen and Kate are Billy’s aunts. They are Sisters of indeterminate age but 40+ .They run the Village shop. They are gullible, soft-hearted and unworldly. Having lived in this remote place all their lives their horizons are very restricted. They do not understand Billy but give them him their simple affection. These two provide much of the humour in the play. Eileen enjoys eating the sweets from the shop and that might reflect in her appearance. Kate spends some time talking to stones so might seem less ‘of this world’

Kate - Linda Russell

Kate and Eileen are Billy’s aunts. They are sisters of indeterminate age but 40+ .They run the Village shop. They are gullible, soft-hearted and unworldly. Having lived in this remote place all their lives their horizons are very restricted. They do not understand Billy but give them him their simple affection. These two provide much of the humour in the play. Eileen enjoys eating the sweets from the shop and that might reflect in her appearance. Kate spends some time talking to stones so might seem less ‘of this world’

Johnny Pateenmike - Roy Selfe

The village gossip who loves to tell a story– some of them real but many tall! He tours the village with snippets of gossip which he embellishes and gradually distributes in return for little favours. He enjoys his position and relishes keeping his avid listeners waiting for his gems.

Billy - Nick Lund

Should look young. Although his leg is crippled his mind is active. He is thoughtful, sensitive, lacking in self-pity and to some extent the most intelligent of the characters we meet. Throughout the play he must explore a range of feelings on his emotional and physical journey

Bartley - Jamie Sims

Billy’s young ‘friend’ . Not the brightest bulb in the candelabra! His chief interest seems to be the (poor) selection of sweets on offer at the village shop. Quite blatant and innocently dismissive of Billy’s crippled condition – yet he remains a very engaging character. Both he and Billy suffer at the hands of Slippy Helen

Slippy Helen - Hannah Bates

Physically aggressive! Very abrasive with her tongue! She has a hard-as-nails shell and seems very sexually aware! She steers her own her own full-throttle path and woe-be-tide anyone who gets her path. But is their a yearning heart beneath that tough shield? Bartley’s sister - should look young

Babbybobby - Marc Anderson

Middle-aged man of the sea. The knowing boatman who may help Billy on his escape. A somewhat enigmatic character who seem to know something dark about the strange death of Billy’s parents. There is something sinister – almost sadistic about him

Mammy - Jill Payne

Johnny’s old mother. Clinging on to life much against her son’s will! She clearly enjoys her tipple which seems to keep her alive and thus spite her son!

Dr McSharry - Ian Thomas

The village doctor. His professional bearing is a considerable contrast to the simplicity of most of his patients. He has lived with these people for some time so knows their eccentric ways. He has amusing scene with Johhny and his mother, Almost any age but probably 30 + to give him the necessary gravitas.

Director - Colin Dolley

Set Design and Construction - John Godliman

Stage Manager - Clare Pinnock

Lighting - Bill Payne

Lighting (Assistant) - Jonathan Miller

Sound - Ian Santry

Continuity - Gillian Smithies

Stage Manager (assistant) - Liz Thomas

Wardrobe - Judith Dolley

Wardrobe - Jill Payne

Front of House Manager - Keith Bollands

Projectionist - Mark Humble