"Shenanigan's Wake" is written as a pub-theatre/theatre-restaurant production.  Like Jack Hibberd's "Dimboola", it examines an Australian celebration; this one imported with the masses of Irish immigrants who have been gravitating to these shores since the First Fleet.  That celebration is, of course, the wake. Seamus Shenanigan has recently died, the most likely cause being liver failure.  It was his wish that "his mates from the boozer" should send him on his way in a manner that befitted his life.  This wake is a most suitable send off.  His "boozer mates" unfortunately are the audience; the paying public! If only they knew!!! Cast:                           3 females, one early to mid twenties, the others mid forty+ 3 males, any age. Preferably one mid forties+ (Casting assumes one male plays four characters. This may be altered if director wishes.  One female character is required to play the piano – or at least appear as if she is!!)   Running time: Three acts of approx 25 minutes each geared to having a three course meal served in breaks.