‘The Wood Of The Whispering’

SUNDAY 9th MARCH (Confined)

Phoenix Players

present

“The Wood Of The Whispering”

by M.J. Molloy

wood

SYNOPSIS:

In this wonderfully witty folk-play, Con arrives to cut down the wood at the D’arcy demesne. He encounters Sanbatch living by the abandoned castle gates and soon meets “some comical Irishmen” in the wood of the whispering; a nether–world, where colourful characters live in “fear of losing themselves” pondering life’s path in love and living, against their practical needs. Sanbatch, sensing their way of life stolen away as the fairies stole Sadie, schemes to save the day; in the end of all, the young people with “enough good sense got“ settle in the “Wood of the Whispering”.

Cast:

CAST
SANBATCH DALY Maurice Keogh
JIMMY KING Pat Feely
PADDY KING Eamon Gallagher
CON KINSELLA Ciaran Brennan
MARK TRISTNAN Roger Mc Carrick
HOTHA BRODERICK Tom Walsh
KITTY WALLACE Margaret Kilcoyne/Elaine Williams
SHEILA LANIGAN Katie Gilmartin
SADIE TUBRIDY Eileen Davey
STEPHEN LANIGAN Mark Dunne

CREW LIST
Producer/Director: Peter Davey
Lighting: Dermott Molloy, Caitriona Coleman, Paul Brennan
Sound: Eamon Gallagher
Set Dressing: Martina Killian
Stage Crew: Grainne Brennan, John James Maye, Jimmy Coleman, Conan Brennan; Script, Patricia Mc Carrick
Costumes: Eileen Davey/Ursula Brennan

THE GROUP:
The Phoenix Players is an active amateur drama group in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. Our group have participated on the amateur circuit since it was founded. A deep-rooted love of drama lives in the fabric of our community, which sees nearly the entire town having participated in and supported our larger shows.
We encourage participation from all age groups, and actively encourage youth involvement in all aspects of theatre. Established in 1945, our ethos has promoted the organic evolvement and growth of theatre and excellence in performance.