Phoenix Players Tubbercurry present
‘The Communication Cord’
By Brian Friel
Synopsis – Set in a restored thatched cottage close to the sea in the remote townland of
Ballybeg. Donegal in the early 1980s’, early in October; a sunny, gusty afternoon
Tim, a junior linguistics Lecturer, persuaded by his barrister friend Jack, agrees to a
scheme to borrow Jack’s ancestral Donegal cottage for an hour in an effort to im-
press Senator Donovan, father of his intended sweetheart Susan. The scheme goes
horribly and hilariously awry as other unexpected characters enter the fray includ-
ing a former girlfriend, a wealthy German, a French Paramour and the local Busy-
body. Even the cottage itself becomes a character in this classic Brian Friel farce.
Dedication: This production was originally directed by Peter Davey who passed to his
Eternal Reward in October 2021. The Group wish to dedicate this production to his memory.
History of the Group
The Phoenix Players are one of the oldest drama groups in the Country having
treaded the boards since 1945. While they do a lot of community theatre they are
regulars on the festival circuit and have qualifed regularly for the All Ireland Finals.
The group have already celebrated Festival success this year winning the All Ireland
1 Act Confined Final in Ennis with their production of Plaza Suite.
