The Grass Arena
90 mins
The Grass Arena is based on the autobiography of John Healy. Raised in an strongly religious family, with an abusive father, John soon learns that he has to defend himself. Growing into adulthood he takes up boxing, but soon falls victim to alcoholism. His boxing career over, John takes to the Grass Arena (the park) where he lives with other alcoholics. Prison time introduces him to a new and unexpected path.
Bunny May
Fox
Nicholas Palliser
Chess Opponent
Andrew Dicks
Young John Healy
Nick Dawney
Young Terry Healy
Louis Mellis
Jock
Anna Keaveney
Liverpool Lil
John O'Toole
Williams
Lyndam Gregory
Fowler
Rosalind Bennett
Kate
Natalie Slater
Miss Golon
David Foxxe
Pete
Dee Orr
Margaret
Philip Fox
Radiographer
Stephan Hartford
Priest
Mark Anthony Newman
Boswell
Vincent Keane
Boxing Opponent
Tom Lucy
Sparring Partner
Ultan Ely-O'Carroll
Dublin Tommy
