Back by popular demand - The Torch Players present Neil Simon's multi-award winning play Lost in Yonkers

Torch Players present a Tony award, Pulitzer prize & Drama Desk award winning play by Neil Simon entitled LOST IN YONKERS. Playing in the Belltable on Tuesday, November 2nd to Friday 5th only. Tickets: €19 / €15 Seniors / Students & Unwaged

This production of Lost in Yonkers was first staged to tremendous acclaim at the Belltable in March 2020 but was cancelled after two nights due to the pandemic.

Set in 1942 in Yonkers, New York this Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize and Drama Desk Award Winner, Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon is a hilarious and heart-warming play. The story centres on two teenage boys who, against their will, are left with their stern no-nonsense grandmother, their loving childlike Aunt Bella and their gangster Uncle Louie while their father works as a travelling salesman. Simon, best known as a master of comedy his Broadway hit of 1991 reaches comedic highs while also reaching heartbreaking lows.

The cast consists of Adam Stapleton, Gary O’Hanlon, Joanne O’Brien, Brid Hartnett, Dan Mooney, Peter Hayes and Mary Jones and they are directed by Maurice O’Sullivan. Maurice founded The Torch Players in 1976 and has produced and directed the majority of their shows since then.

COMMENTS ON 2020 PRODUCTION

“Major work, beautifully staged and lit production. All that passion, it lost no momentum. Everybody was great. Gifted ensemble” - Rose Rushe, Limerick Post

“My favourite show. No weak links. Great Show” - Liam O’Brien, Bottom Dog Theatre