Medical detective drama to be staged in Portlaoise for one night only
The cast of Miasma by Colin Murphy: Karl Quinn, Peter Rothwell, Jack Gavin, Robbie O'Connor and Niamh McGrath. Photo by Conor O'Mearain.
A ‘GRIPPING’ new medical detective story is set to be staged at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Wednesday 29 April at 8.00pm.
Written by playwright and journalist Colin Murphy and presented by Verdant Productions, is a one-hour detective story about the fight against the cholera pandemic in 1840s–50s London.
Murphy’s medical detective story illuminates key challenges still at the heart of science and public health today.
It follows the pioneering doctor John Snow as he challenges medical orthodoxy and lays the foundations of modern epidemiology and data science. Tackling themes of trust in science, groupthink, and political corruption, the show promises to be one to remember.
Directed by Samantha Cade, who has worked extensively in stage, TV and film, the play highlights themes of relevance to third-level students of medicine, science, social science and history.
is currently on a tour of medical institutions, giving its audience a unique insight into venues rarely open to the public, including the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal Irish Academy, the Royal College of Surgeons and Tallaght University Hospital.
The cast includes established actors Jack Gavin, Niamh McGrath, Robbie O’Connor, Karl Quinn, and Peter Rothwell.
is funded by the Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland Discover Programme. The performance at Dunamaise will be followed by a Q&A session.
Tickets are available on the Dunamaise Arts Centre website.
