The Seafarer

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:poet
gptkb:play
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_John_Golden_Theatre
gptkb:The_Barrymore_Theatre
gptkb:The_Walter_Kerr_Theatre
gptkb:The_American_Airlines_Theatre
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Steppenwolf_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Booth_Theatre
gptkb:The_Marquis_Theatre
gptkb:The_Studio_54_Theatre
gptkb:The_Circle_in_the_Square_Theatre
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatre
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film
Musical compositions
Modern translations
none known
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film
radio and television
original screenplay
gptkbp:analysis gptkb:philosopher
Existentialism
Heroism
gptkbp:associated_act one
Two acts.
gptkbp:audience Adult audience.
gptkbp:author gptkb:Unknown
gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Irish_Times_Theatre_Award
Tony Award nomination
Tony Award for Best Play (nominated)
gptkbp:character gptkb:Richie
gptkb:Ivan
gptkb:The_antagonist
gptkb:The_Devil
gptkb:Liam
gptkb:Vincent
gptkb:Nicky
Old Man
Sharky
The narrator
The bartender
The protagonist
The mentor
The friend
The rival
The fisherman
The ghost
The old man
The captain
The crew member
The stranger
The sailor
The storyteller
Mr. Lockhart
The witness
Sharky's mother
The observer
Sharky's brother
Sharky's friend
gptkbp:character_development Liam's conflict
Nicky's struggles
Old Man's wisdom
Sharky's journey
Vincent's redemption
gptkbp:conflict Internal struggle of Sharky.
Relationship with family.
Struggle with addiction.
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive reviews
generally positive
positive reviews
acclaimed by critics
popular with audiences
acclaimed performances
Appreciated for its emotional depth
Examined for its philosophical themes
Studied for its linguistic features
Well-regarded by scholars
strong themes
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature
performed internationally
influenced film
influenced other playwrights
studied in academic settings
influenced theatre
part of contemporary Irish theatre canon
gptkbp:cultural_significance Literary heritage
Anglo-Saxon literature
Themes of mortality
Themes of spirituality
Themes of exile
explores themes of despair and hope.
gptkbp:depicts struggles with addiction
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson
gptkb:John_Crowley
gptkbp:director gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson
gptkbp:duration approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:examines human relationships
gptkbp:explores moral dilemmas
human condition
search for meaning
confrontation with the past
struggles of addiction
gptkbp:features supernatural elements
use of humor
symbolism of the sea
conversations among characters
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:The_National_Theatre_of_Ireland
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:The_Abbey_Theatre
gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre
December 2006
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Sharky's_Christmas
a group of characters
gptkbp:form gptkb:Elegy
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:has_symbol the house
the past
the bottle
the card game
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:loss
hope
forgiveness
gptkbp:historical_context Contextualized in medieval literature
Illustrates the importance of the sea
Reflects seafaring culture
Represents Anglo-Saxon values
gptkbp:historical_period Anglo-Saxon period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Seafarer
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Beowulf
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:James_Joyce
gptkb:Samuel_Beckett
gptkb:John_B._Keane
gptkb:mythological_figure
Irish folklore
Christian themes
Irish culture.
Personal loss.
Irish theatre tradition
gptkbp:influences gptkb:The_Old_Man_and_the_Sea
gptkb:The_Tempest
gptkb:The_Odyssey
gptkb:The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Mariner
gptkb:poet
gptkb:The_Inferno
Irish folklore
modern drama
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:The_Book_of_Job
Influenced writers
Personal experiences of the author.
Inspired artists
Inspired poets
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:mythological_figure
Irish culture
personal experiences
personal experiences of the playwright
Mamet's own experiences
gptkbp:is_available_in gptkb:printer
gptkb:book
print and digital formats
digital format
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkb:DJ
gptkbp:is_cited_in theater anthologies
gptkbp:is_considered_as gptkb:Educational_Institution
a modern classic
gptkbp:is_discussed_in academic papers
gptkbp:is_noted_for its humor
its character development
its tension
gptkbp:is_part_of Mamet's body of work
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:organization
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by critics
gptkbp:is_studied_in theater courses
gptkbp:language English
Old English
gptkbp:length approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:literary_devices Imagery
Alliteration
gptkbp:main_character Sharky
gptkbp:mood Melancholic
Reflective
gptkbp:motif gptkb:Hope
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Casino
gptkb:family
the sea
gambling
gptkbp:notable_for its dialogue
gptkbp:notable_performance gptkb:musical
West End production
Druid Theatre Company production
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:musical
gptkb:The_Abbey_Theatre
gptkb:Druid_Theatre_Company
West End production
2015 revival
2006 London production
National Theatre production
2008 New York production
2010 Dublin production
gptkbp:notable_quote “ Hope is a dangerous thing.”
“ The heart must be steadfast.”
“ The sea is a path of sorrow.”
“ Wretched is the one who has no experience of the sea.”
“ You can’t escape your past.”
“ It’s a hard life, but it’s my life.”
“ The sea is a great leveler.”
“ We all have our demons.”
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Exeter_Book
gptkbp:official_language English
gptkbp:performance naturalistic
Approximately 90 minutes.
Included in anthologies
Performed in academic settings
Recited at literary festivals
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:theatre
universities
professional actors
various festivals
community theaters
professional theater companies
amateur actors
gptkbp:plot A man confronts his past during Christmas Eve.
A man faces his past while playing cards on Christmas Eve.
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:2006
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2006
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Atlantic_Theater_Company
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Druid_Theatre_Company
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
gptkb:2006
gptkb:Samuel_French
gptkbp:received positive reviews
gptkbp:related_works The Weir
gptkbp:scholarships Studied in literature courses
Analyzed in literary criticism
Referenced in historical studies
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Dublin
gptkb:Ireland
the winter season
a house in Dublin
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Dublin,_Ireland
gptkb:Ireland
gptkb:beach
Christmas Eve
gptkbp:style Naturalism
naturalism
dark comedy
gptkbp:symbolism Cards
Alcohol
The sea
gptkbp:takes_place_in Christmas Eve
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Faith
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Community_Center
The sea
alcoholism
redemption
gptkbp:themes gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Journey
Longing
alcoholism
redemption
Nature of existence
Transience of life
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
Translated into modern English
Translated into other languages
gptkbp:voice_actor First-person
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson
gptkb:David_Mamet