The root of the whole difference between us and England in such matters [as censorship] is that though there might be some truth in the old charge that we are not truthful to one another here in Ireland, we are certainly always truthful to ourselves.
The Abbey Theatre's production was transferred to England for two private performances (which were legal) at the Aldwych Theatre on 5 and 6 December, 1909 under the auspices of the Incorporated Stage Society [REF].