On Night 7 of the 72nd Ballyshannon Drama Festival, we welcome St. Patrick’s Drama Group of Westport with their production of ‘Woman and Scarecrow’ by Marina Carr.
Woman and Scarecrow centres on a dying woman reflecting on her life as she confronts her imminent death. Lying in bed, she is joined by Scarecrow, a mysterious, spectral figure that embodies her unfulfilled dreams and the life she could have lived. Together, they delve into the woman’s regrets, failed relationships, and her dissatisfaction with her loveless marriage.
The play intertwines reality with surreal elements as Woman’s pain and fear of death are contrasted with her inner dialogues. The presence of real-world characters like her husband and Auntie Ah grounds the story, while Scarecrow pushes her to face her past and unresolved emotions. Carr’s play blends stark realism with haunting surreality, creating a powerful meditation on life, death, and the choices that define us.
Curtain: 8pm, Tickets: www.abbeycentre.ie
