Brian Friel -- Translations RTE

Brian Friel

(5 estrellas; 3 reseñas)

Staged at the height of The Troubles in the north of Ireland, Translations is set in the summer of 1833 in a hedge-school in Donegal. The schoolmaster's prodigal son is about to return from Dublin, accompanied by two army officers. Their aim is to create a map of the area, replacing Irish place-names with English equivalents, leading to unexpected and violent consequences.

The play explores the relationship between language and culture, highlighting the impact of anglicization on a small Irish town. As the characters navigate love and identity amidst the backdrop of cultural conflict, the story unfolds with a love triangle involving Manus, Yolland, and Maire. The narrative concludes ambiguously, leaving the audience to ponder the unresolved tensions of nationhood and cultural heritage.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.