Jonathan Swift Festival: Savage Indignation

Jonathan Swift; Savage Indignation

The life of Jonathan Swift is told through interviews, drama and music. Presented by Gerry Mullins, the unique show features interviews with Swift experts Prof Jim Lucey, Cathy Scuffil and Dr Brendan Twomey; and music from the Choir of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.

This is the first showing of Savage Indignation, a new short musical written by Gerry Mullins based on letters and poetry by Jonathan Swift and his lady friends Stella and Vanessa. Savage Indignation describes what happens in Swift’s life when Stella and Vanessa find out about each other.

Debbie Barry plays Vanessa; Aisling Coleman plays Stella; and Dave McGloughlin plays Jonathan Swift. Musical Director David Munro, who developed the songs, will accompany the cast on the night.

Jonathan Swift; Savage Indignation will be a delight for people who are familiar with the work of Jonathan Swift, and those who are unfamiliar with his life, but would like to know more.