Carlow Little Theatre set to present Big Maggie at the Visual this month
Carlow Little Theatre Society returns with John B. Keane’s Big Maggie, a gripping tale of power, defiance and the cost of control in rural Ireland
Carlow Little Theatre Society return to the stage of The George Bernard Shaw Theatre this month with John B. Keane’s dark and powerful play Big Maggie.
Set in rural Ireland, the drama centres on Maggie Polpin, a newly widowed mother of four who seizes control of the family farm and business following her husband’s death.
Determined to secure independence from male dominance and the dominance of church and state, Maggie challenges traditional expectations of maternal sacrifice while exposing tensions around power, property, morality and family loyalty.
As her uncompromising pursuit of control unfolds, it gradually alienates those closest to her, creating a gripping portrait of strength, survival and the emotional cost of dominance within the Irish family.
Big Maggie is directed by Marc Grogan and is presented by arrangement with the Drama League of Ireland (DLI).
Cast include:
- Maggie Polpin - Audrey Cooper
- Gert Polpin - Grace McNiece
- Katie Polpin - Jilly McDonough
- Maurice Polpin - Charlie Smith
- Mick Polpin - Scott Cooper
- Teddy Heelin - Julien Jully
- Mary Madden - Emma Delaney
- Mrs. Madden - Pauline Hayes
- Mr. Byrne - Michael Somers
- Old Man - Paddy Behan
- Old Woman - Margaret McKenna
- Priest - Harry Shorthose
- Mourners - Raymond Farrell, Anne Barry, Luca Dolan Ruiz, Aisling O'Sullivan
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Big Maggie will run from Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 May 2026. Doors open 7pm.
Tickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone at Box Office for €23/€21 including booking fee.