The Ballyshannon Drama Society is delighted to announce a wonderful night of Comedy and Drama in October as we present two one act productions, ‘The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley’ by David Tristram and ‘Five Kinds of Silence’ by Shelagh Stephenson. Both plays will be produced in the Abbey Arts Centre on October 17th, 18th, 19th and 21st at 8.30pm nightly. Following this home run, ‘Five Kinds of Silence’ will participate in the All Ireland One Act Festival circuit.
‘The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley’ is a hilarious, laugh-out-loud comedy about an amateur drama company in competition with a nearby rival group.
‘The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley’ by David Tristram, directed by Ailis Mc Intyre:
Gordon – Sean Mc Loone
Bernard – Michael Daly
Margaret – Emer Mc Shea
Joyce – Mary Hoey
‘Five Kinds of Silence’ is an in-yer-face theatre play by the playwright Shelagh Stephenson, published in 2004. It tells the story of a family living under the power of a vicious father. ‘Five Kinds of Silence’ will participate in the All Ireland One Act Drama festival circuit under the direction of Anne Mc Hugh. Please be advised, this play deals with mature themes.
‘Five Kinds of Silence’ by Shelagh Stephenson, directed by Anne Mc Hugh:
Billy – Michael Mc Mullin
Mary – Rachel O’Connor
Janet – Louise Larkin
Susan – Audrey Davitt
Policeman/Detective/Psychiatrist/Lawyer – Terence Mc Eneaney
Police Inspector/Psychiatrist/Lawyer – Moya Ferguson
For bookings, call 071 985 1375. Group rates are available.