Character guide

Martin Doul

major

Also known as Martin, Martin Doul Sadly, Martin Doul Listening, Martin Doul Impatiently, Martin Doul Sitting, Martin Doul In, Martin Doul Interested, Martin Doul’ll

A blind beggar who regains his sight at the well, then loses it again.

Mary Doul

major

Also known as Mary, Mary Doul Ay, Mary Doul Bitterly, Mary Doul Standing, Mary Doul Stiffly

Martin's blind wife, who also experiences sight and blindness.

Timmy the smith

supporting

Also known as Timmy, Timmy Huffed, Timmy Gruffly, Timmy Awkwardly, Timmy Shaking, Timmy Suspicious, Timmy Anxiously, Timmy Ay, Timmy Turning Martin Doul

A local smith who mocks the beggars and later courts Molly Byrne.

Molly Byrne

supporting

Also known as Molly, Molly Byrne Hastily, Molly Byrne Interested

A young woman who flirts with Timmy and rejects Martin Doul.

The Saint

supporting

Also known as Saint, Saint Waving, Saint Tying, Mat Simon The Saint, Mat Simon, Mat, Saint To Martin Doul

A wandering holy man who restores sight to the blind beggars.

Bride

minor

A local woman who appears in the village scenes.

Patch Ruadh

minor

A blind man mentioned but not seen on stage.