Over the Pub

Over the Pub by Tom Dudzick

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Productions (8)
Comedy/Drama
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120 - 150 minutes
3 W, 4 M, 
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Small apartment with kitchen, living room, bedroom. Other locations done with traveling pieces.

The boisterous and colorful Murphys have a lot going on in their cramped apartment above the family pub in Cork City, Ireland in 1964. The youngest of the bunch, 12-year-old Tommy, is a smart, wise-cracking kid who's starting to question family values and the Roman Catholic Church. When Tommy goes up against the ruler-wielding Sister Mary Agnes and announces that instead of being confirmed he'd rather shop around for a more "fun" religion, all hell breaks loose. A warm and hilarious look at family, growing up, and God.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

The boisterous and colorful Murphys have a lot going on in their cramped apartment above the family pub in Cork City, Ireland in 1964. The youngest of the bunch, 12-year-old Tommy, is a smart, wise-cracking kid who's starting to question family values and the Roman Catholic Church. When Tommy goes up against the ruler-wielding Sister Mary Agnes and announces that instead of being confirmed he'd rather shop around for a more "fun" religion, all hell breaks loose. A warm and hilarious look at family, growing up, and God.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 120 - 150 minutes
  • 3 W, 4 M, 
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Small apartment with kitchen, living room, bedroom. Other locations done with traveling pieces.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-267-3

Published Reviews

"This engaging family saga returns following a sold-out run last year. It is the little dramas, played out in a credible domestic setting, that add up to a thumping good yarn."

Colette Sheridan, Evening Echo

"Grabbed the attention of Cork theatergoers...full houses and standing ovations nightly...broke the Cork Arts Theatre's box office record."

Flor Dullea, Southern Star

Production History

MAR 17, 2022 - MAR 27, 2022
BLAST Bold Local Artists of the Southern Tier
Endicott, NY United States
BLAST Bold Local Artists of the Southern Tier Endicott, NY United States
OCT 08, 2016 - OCT 16, 2016
Anythingers
Kenmare, Ireland
Anythingers Kenmare, Ireland
JUL 30, 2014 - AUG 03, 2014
New London Barn Playhouse
New London, NH United States
New London Barn Playhouse New London, NH United States
JUL 18, 2012 - JUL 28, 2012
Saint Michael's Playhouse
Colchester, VT United States
Saint Michael's Playhouse Colchester, VT United States
MAR 17, 2011 - APR 10, 2011
O'Connell & Company At ECC North
Williamsville, NY United States
O'Connell & Company At ECC North Williamsville, NY United States
AUG 18, 2010 - AUG 28, 2010
Cork Arts Theatre
Cork City, Ireland
Cork Arts Theatre Cork City, Ireland
OCT 21, 2009 - OCT 31, 2009
Cork Arts Theatre
Cork City, Ireland
Cork Arts Theatre Cork City, Ireland
AUG 12, 2009 - AUG 22, 2009
Cork Arts Theatre
Cork City, Ireland
Cork Arts Theatre Cork City, Ireland
No upcoming productions.
JUL 30, 2014 - AUG 03, 2014
New London Barn Playhouse
New London, NH United States
New London Barn Playhouse New London, NH United States
JUL 18, 2012 - JUL 28, 2012
Saint Michael's Playhouse
Colchester, VT United States
Saint Michael's Playhouse Colchester, VT United States
AUG 18, 2010 - AUG 28, 2010
Cork Arts Theatre
Cork City, Ireland
Cork Arts Theatre Cork City, Ireland
OCT 21, 2009 - OCT 31, 2009
Cork Arts Theatre
Cork City, Ireland
Cork Arts Theatre Cork City, Ireland
AUG 12, 2009 - AUG 22, 2009
Cork Arts Theatre
Cork City, Ireland
Cork Arts Theatre Cork City, Ireland

Archival Video License

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