Upcoming Events
Lucinda Sly
17/10/2015 — 8:00 pm — Briery Gap Theatre — MacroomWritten & Directed by John McKenna
In March 1835, ten thousand people crammed the streets of Carlow to see the public hanging of Lucinda Sly and John Dempsey. It was to be the last public hanging of a woman in the town. Sly and Dempsey had been convicted of the murder of Lucinda’s husband, Walter. Lucinda was a Protestant, John a Catholic; Lucinda was a landowner, John her labbourer; Lucinda was 58 years old, John was less than half her age. They were lovers. John McKenna’s new play is a tale of love, lust, land and murder – a passionate and powerful play intended only for 0ver-16s.
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It's the Real McCoy
30/10/2015 - 31/10/2015 — 8:00 pm — Briery Gap Theatre — MacroomWritten by Tommy Marren
The play, set in 1964, focuses on the life of 68 year-old Madge Mulloy who has spent more than 40 years struggling to survive on a small farm with her only daughter Maura. Sadly, Madge has had to live with the fact that her husband Tom simply vanished without trace within five months of marrying her! The play centres on Tom’s homecoming and explanation of his disappearance. With two love stories, a dominant wife, a frightened husband, a confused curate, a gormless postman and two pedigree gossips, this production has all the ingredients for an unforgettable night of entertainment!