Saturday the 13th of February is the last night you will have the chance to see this mesmerising, steamy and haunting production of ‘Old Times’ in the Abbey Centre before we head out on the festival circuit, so don’t miss it! The show begins at 8.30 and is over by 10pm, as it runs without an interval. Audience reaction this week has been incredibly positive. Come along and support your local drama group!
‘Old Times’ opens tonight Tuesday, February 9th, and to celebrate we’re offering the discounted ticket price of €10 for all tickets. We strongly recommend taking up this offer, as we expect you will want to come back to see the show a second time! Tickets are available on the door, or you can book by calling 0719851375. If you can’t make it tonight, come along on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday.
Ballyshannon Drama Society’s production of Pinter’s ‘Old Times’ opens on Tuesday February 9th in the Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon, but did you know this production also marks a return to Ballyshannon for Harold Pinter, considered by many to be one of the finest dramatists of the modern era? Pinter, born in Hackney, London, in 1930, was drawn to the theatre from a young age, playing Macbeth in his school production in 1947. He later enrolled in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts but felt uncomfortable with the snobbery of the institution, and quietly dropped out. In 1951 he replied to an ad in a theatre magazine for a part in a touring company, sending off a photo of himself, then auditioning…
Ballyshannon Drama Society return to the Abbey Arts Centre on February 9th with the premiere of this year’s circuit production, ‘Old Times’ by Harold Pinter, starring Rachel O’Connor as Kate, Richard Hurst as Deeley and Trish Keane as Anna, directed by Conor Beattie. The play is set on a late summer’s eve when husband and wife Deeley and Kate welcome Anna, Kate’s old friend and flatmate, into their home. Over the course of the evening, and many brandies, the trio recall the old times in London, twenty years earlier. It soon becomes obvious, however, that not all memories are recalled equally, leading to tension and questions for everyone…including the audience.
Have you always been interested in acting, but don’t know where to start? Would you like to get more involved in local drama? Have you promised yourself that you will follow through on your 2016 new year’s resolution to pursue your dreams? Then Ballyshannon Drama Society is here to help! Ballyshannon Drama Society will host an acting workshop in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon, on Saturday the 30th of January. This workshop is open to anyone with an interest in acting, regardless of age or experience. It will run from 10am to 5pm, and will cover different aspects of acting, performance and stagecraft. The facilitator for the workshop is John Carty of the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company. John has extensive experience…
Ballyshannon Drama Society in 2015 Fully energised by the highly successful One Act Finals in December 2014, rehearsals continued in January for the year’s circuit production, ‘God of Carnage’, with director Anne Mc Hugh and cast Richard Hurst, Tony Liston, Rachel O’Connor and Trish Keane meeting three or four times a week in preparation for the months ahead. The show opened in the Abbey Arts Centre in February, running from the 10th to the 14th, and was considered ‘a breathtaking and exhilarating experience’ by at least one well-known and highly respected critic. The Newtonstewart Festival on the 27th was the first date on the circuit, and it was a brilliant way to begin, as this was the first win for the play,…
Tale of the Gael featuring Patricia Keane return to the Abbey Arts Centre on Thursday, November 26th, with their wonderful show ‘Lady Gregory’s Legacy’. Our very own Trish plays the role of Lady Gregory, founder of the Abbey Theatre, patron of W.B. Yeats and the Irish Literary Revival, as she recalls moments from her fascinating and varied life. The Tale of the Gael musicians accompany Lady Gregory’s story, performing traditional music with a classical twist, blending Carolan tunes, contemporary songs and traditional dance. This is a magical evening of music and drama in celebration of one of the most significant women in modern Irish history, and should not be missed, particularly in the era of #WakingTheFeminists!
You are invited to audition for our next festival circuit play, ‘Old Times’ by Harold Pinter, in the Abbey Arts Centre on Tuesday the 27th of October at 8.30pm. ALL WELCOME. If you are interested in acting or taking part in the festival circuit, please come along. Scripts will be provided on the night. Open to members and non-members alike. Cast: 2f, 1m. Full-length play. Director: Conor Beattie.