2013 Programme – all performances at 8.00 p.m. sharp
Tuesday, 22nd January 2013
SQUARE ONE THEATRE GROUP presents THE LONDON VERTIGO by CARLES MACKLIN Adapted by Brian Friel (by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.)
The London Vertigo tells the comic and farcical story of Mrs. O’Doherty/Diggerty who must reform her behaviour by dropping her newly acquired anglophile habits, language and the courtly Count Mushroom, to become once again “the obedient Mrs O’Doherty”.
DELGANY I.C.A. DRAMA GROUP presents COSTA DEL PACKET a Comedy by ANTHONY BOOTH (by arrangement with Samuel French)
The action takes place in a rather bare workman’s shed on the building site of a new luxurious hotel at Del Sol, Majorca. Time – the present.
KILMANT PLAYERS Present MAM a Comedy by ALLAN WILLIAMS
Wednesday, 23rd January 2013
ASHFORD I.C.A present HEAVEN HELP ME a Comedy by CIARAN ROCHE
Heaven Help Me tells the story of a ‘not so young’ Joan who has met Harry at the doctor’s surgery where she has a part-time job. Harry has asked her to marry him (she thinks!), and being inexperienced in such things, Joan seeks help from above.
VILLAGE PLAYERS present OVER MY DEAD BODY a Comedy by PAT BAKER (by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts)
Lord Ernest Grabbit is not a man without enemies. His notorious reputation as a penny –pinching skinflint knows no bounds and affects all those around hi – from Daphne, the daughter who wishes for a new dress, to Cook, who has numerous bills to pay. With more than a few skeletons in the kitchen cupboards to unearth, the scene is set for an evening of intrigue, blackmail…and eventually, murder.
STRAIGHT MAKEUP present A CASE OF WINE a Comedy by BILLY OLSENN (by arrangement with Billy Olsenn)
Walter, an elderly widower with seven grown-up children, has remarried. His children do not approve! They keep their distance, all except for Liam, who tries to maintain his lose relationship with his father.
A Case of Wine explores the conflicts which arise in this particular love triangle.
This is a new play by Billy Olsenn and his first.
Thursday, 24th January 2013
RATHFARNHAM THEATRE GROUP present POSITIVE DEAD PEOPLE a Comedy by PAULINE SHANAHAN
ST.PATRICK’S DRAMATIC SOCIETY, DALKEY present LITTLE GRIMLEY presents STRICTLY SEX FACTOR ON ICE a Comedy by DAVID TRISTRAM (by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.)
Little Grimley Amateur D S. is faced with yet another threat to their existence Reality TV shows have ravaged Saturday night audiences. However Chairman Gordon has devised a cunning plan to compete head-on….. their very own live Saturday night blockbuster combining the best of all the other formats.
MASQUERADE DRAMA, ARKLOW present THE BEAR a Comedy by ANTON CHEKHOV Adapted by Brian Friel
Set in the 1930’s, a newly married couple take the train to New York for their honeymoon.
Masquerade is based in Arklow and has just celebrated the 10th anniversary of its relaunch. We are very much a group based in the community and we usually put on two productions each year in the town. Our recent productions include “All my Sons” by Arthur Miller and “The Cripple of Inishmann” by Martin McDonagh.
We are delighted to again be part of this wonderful festival which we enjoy so much.
If you are interested in finding out more about our group please visit our website www.masquerade.ie
Friday, 25th January 2013
NEWTOWN DRAMA GROUP, WICKLOW present THEY REFUSE TO BE RESURRECTED a Drama by N.K.SMITH
The play centres around an author struggling for creative inspiration as he attempts to write a new play. He decides to “resurrect” three ancient drama characters, but looks to apply a more contemporary approach to their oft told story, seeking inspiration from the writing styles of some well known writers of more modern times. But will these proud, though weary, drama characters co-operate with their new would-be master?
DELGANY DRAMATIC SOCIETY present WORLD PREMIER of a Comedy by CHARLES MANDER (by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.)
Wickham Amateur Dramatic Society arrive for a technical rehearsal before the local Drama Festival, but the absence of set, director and stage crew leaves Val having to improvise…….
Delgany Dramatic Society, established in 1998, draws from a wider North Wicklow/ South Dublin catchment area. DDS produces One-Act plays in March/April & November each year at The Old Schoolhouse, Delgany.
New members always welcome – call 086 830 7644
CENTRAL STAGE SCHOOL, MALLOW present OVERTONES a Play by ALICE GETSTENBERG
Saturday, 26th January 2013
DALKEY PLAYERS present TWO a Play by JIM CARTWRIGHT
WIZBANG PRODUCTIONS present THE FAREWELL SUPPER a Comedy by ARTHUR SCHNITZLER (New translation by CLAIRE KRISTAHN)
Set in Fin-de-siecle, Vienna, this episode shows Anatol preparing to part finally with his mistress. He is astonished to find that she makes an unexpected revelation.
With his subtle,sardonic humour, Schnitzier brilliantly contrasts the languid sophisticated society and its rapidly-jousting minds – minds ever keen to triumph in wit, word and will!
