Gerard McLarnon facts for kids
Gerard McLarnon was an important English-Irish actor and playwright. He was born in Clitheroe, England, in 1915. He grew up in Northern Ireland. McLarnon's plays were shown all over the world. They were performed in places like Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Australia.
He worked with famous people in theatre. These included Sir John Tavener, Sir Tyrone Guthrie, and Lord Olivier. McLarnon had a special working relationship with theatre director Braham Murray. Murray directed all of McLarnon's plays from 1967 to 1993. They worked together at the Century Theatre, the 69 Theatre Company, and the Royal Exchange in Manchester. Gerard McLarnon passed away in 1997. He was married to actress Eileen Essell. They had one son.
Plays by Gerard McLarnon
Gerard McLarnon wrote many plays during his career. Some of his well-known works include:
- Unhallowed
- The Wrestler's Honeymoon (1953)
- The Bonefire (1958)
- The Rise and Fall of Sammy Posnett (1964)
- The Saviour (1967) – This play was directed by Braham Murray.
- The Trial of Joan of Arc (1969) – Braham Murray also directed this play.
- Blood, Black And Gold (1980) – This play was directed by Braham Murray. It starred Clare Higgins at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
- Quartet From The Idiot (1991) – This play was based on a novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Braham Murray directed it at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
- The Brothers Karamazov (1993) – Another play based on a novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Braham Murray directed this one too at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
- Victory Morning (mid-1990s) – This play was performed at the Bridewell Theatre in London.
