Samhain: The Tryst of the Dagda & The Mórrígan
Samhain: The Tryst of the Dagda & The Mórrígan
On the eve of Samhain, the veil thins, the mounds of the síd open, and the fate of gods and kings hangs at the ford of the river...
Trapped for seven years under the brutal tribute of the Fomorians, the Túatha Dé Danann face their darkest hour. As battle looms at Mag Tuired, the Dagda journeys into the cold shallows of the Unshin to meet the Mórrígan—the Phantom Queen washing the bloody armor of the slain. From their tryst springs a terrifying prophecy of triumph, ruin, and renewal that will reshape the sovereignty of Ériu.
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Adapted directly from the Old Irish myth Cath Maige Tuired, this acting edition restores the ancient Samhain story into an easy-to-perform one-act play—bringing the Celtic New Year to life for seasonal gatherings, mythic reenactments, and theaters alike.
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What's Inside
- Complete 15-Page Performance Script
- Historical Context & Primary Source Annotations
- Immersive Staging and Ritual Guides
- Pronunciation Guide for Old & Middle Irish
Production Information
- Short One-Act
- Cast: 5–8+ Actors (Flexible / Expandable)
- Running Time: Approx. 15–20 Minutes
- Genre: Classical Drama / Mythic Adaptation
- Setting: Rriverbank (Minimal Staging)
Additional Information
- Dimensions: 5.5" × 8.5"
- Length: 52 Pages
- Series: The Celtic Year Collection
- Publisher: MythScripts
- Publication Date: September 22, 2026
- ISBN: 979-8-234-24747-6
Performance Licensing
- Personal Perusal & Study: Purchasing this digital or print acting edition grants a single-user personal license for private reading, table perusal, and audition study.
- Planning a Public Play? If you are presenting this play before an assembled audience—whether amateur or professional, ticketed, contest, or festival—a separate license is required prior to your performance. Apply for a Performance License →
The Celtic Year Collection
Eight one-act plays aligned with the Celtic ritual year and adapted directly from the primary-source mythology and folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England.