A real McCoy of Laois theatre not to be missed in Portlaoise
The Laois Open Door Theatre Group opened their latest production to a full house and standing ovation and are really looking forward to their homecoming performance in Portlaoise.
The local theatre group stepped onto the stage of the Thomastown Community Centre, Co Kilkenny on Saturday night, February 11 with their production of “It’s the Real McCoy” by Tommy Marren.
The audience was treated to a night of laughter which they thoroughly enjoyed and were left wanting more.
This play is a rip-roaring comic drama set in the 1960s- but there are also many more emotions shown throughout the play.
With two love stories, a dominant wife, a frightened husband, a confused curate, a gormless postman and two pedigree gossips, this production has all the ingredients for an unforgettable night of theatre.
The theatre group says the comedy is packed with numerous twists and turns and witty one-liners that will have you rolling in your seats with laughter.
They say the wonderful cast is led and directed by Eadaoin O’Connell who herself is a very talented actor and has won many awards on stage in the world of amateur theatre.
This year a number of new faces appear on stage including Vikki Byrne who takes on the demanding role of Madge Molloy – a woman in her 60s – who has lived over 40 years of her life wondering why her husband Tom Molloy whom she was married to for just 5 months disappeared without a trace or reason. Needless to say Madge has become bitter about men in general.
Living with Madge is her daughter Maura whom she has reared singlehanded. Maura is played by well know actor Sarah O’Sullivan who is no stranger to the stage.
Maura is in love with the gormless postman Martin Daly who is played by Aaron Sheil.
To add to the confusion Madge has to contend with Ireland's most nosiest neighbours as Nora and Cora O’Hora who always arrive unannounced at the most inopportune moments and usually in the middle of the mayhem that is unfolding on stage. Nora is played by Aoifa Fingleton and Cora is played by Jane Doheny- two well know and very experienced actors who are the lovable duo- a laugh a minute.
Dan Hooban, a master at his craft, has been building and dressing sets for a number of years now and leaves “no stone unturned” when it comes to detail. A true professional at his craft.
Taking on the role of sound and lighting is Pat Phelan.
Also involved with this production are the many people who assist at front of house, backstage, on sound and lighting, PR and all the other rolls that have to be undertaken.
Involved in this are Kieran Brosnan, Muireann O’Toole, Mary Delaney, Pat Phelan, Padraig Dunne, Colm O’Toole, Pauline Swayne.
So for a night of fun drama and laughter come to the Dunamaise Arts Centre on Friday 24th February and Saturday 25th February at 8 pm. Tickets from the Dunamaise.