Characters: 2 male Bare stage A Couple of Blaguards, a two-man show by literary greats Frank and Malachy McCourt, is a bubbling stew of their well-known humor with a dash of poignancy to sharpen the flavor. A comedic springboard for Angela’s Ashes, ‘Tis, and Malachy’s A Monk Swimmin’, this brilliantly structured comedy is a proven crowd-pleaser offering solid entertainment. Similar to Frank McCourt’s best-selling novels, the story follows the trials of the young McCourts in poverty-stricken Limerick, Ireland, to their journey to the U.S. and Brooklyn, New York, where the young men learn to incorporate the day-to-day lessons of their hard Irish past. A story of immigration, triumph over hardship, and the love between family, A Couple of Blaguards is a theatrical event that will find a place in the heart of every audience member. MEMORABLE! The brothers McCourt bring their two best selling books to the stage…the show has a roguish appeal - Peter Marks, The New York Times An unholy amount of charm! - The Washington Post Mixes the sweetness and kick of an Irish coffee. - Newsday