Philadelphia, Here I Come! is a play written by Brian Friel. Gar O'Donnell lives with his father in 1960s Donegal. Gar is preparing to emigrate to Philadelphia. Characters - CCEA Phiadelphia ...
A gleaming future beckons to Gareth O’Donnell, the protagonist of Brian Friel’s 1964 play “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” He’s jubilant at his imminent emigration from a small Irish town to ...
Earlier this season was "Translations," followed by "Aristocrats." Playing through May 5 is “Philadelphia, Here I Come!,” his first major success. Set in 1962 and directed by Ciarán O ...
Philadelphia, Here I Come! is a play written by Irish writer Brian Friel in 1964. The play helped launch Friel onto the international stage. It was later adapted for radio by Friel. Radio Ulster ...