MICK – An actor/writer in his mid-30s. He has motor neurone disease.
DOCTOR – A posh sounding neurologist.
ORLA – An MND professor from an affluent area of Dublin.
MUM – Mick’s mum. Slightly country.
TIM – Mick’s father-in-law. Doesn’t say much.
NAOMI –Mick’s wife. Forceful.
HANNAH – Mick’s wee sister. Loud.
MAURICE – Mick’s wee brother. Quiet.
KATE – Mick’s older sister. Emotional.
THERAPIST – Not the best.
ANDY – Mick’s mate. Loves films.
ARTHUR – Mick’s mate. Drinker.
PAT – Mick’s mate. Dramatic.
AUNTIE – Mick’s auntie. Slightly country.
OT – Occupational Therapist. Not good at his job.
UNCLE – Mick’s uncle. Brash.
YOUNG MICK – Mick as a child.
KING LEAR – Shakespeare’s tragic King.
OLD MAN 1 – Old man at the gym. Naked.
OLD MAN 2 – Old man at the gym. Naked.
WHEELCHAIR MAN – Scottish man. Sells wheelchairs.
All characters to be played by one actor. Some of the characters may be
presented as voice overs – but if that is the case, they should be recorded
by the same actor playing Mick.