Two incredible plays poised for intimate venue in Kilkenny

Carlow Little Theatre Society (CLTS) are delighted to present the world premiere of two exciting new plays in Kilkenny.

The first is the winner of CLTS' 2023 International One-Act Playwriting Competition, 'Lox and Loaded', a comedy by US writers William A. Smith and Andrew R. Looney.

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Lox and Loaded tells the tale of best friends, Bernie Bloomberg and Sol Rabinowicz, who have operated their own hardware store in New York, for 50 years.

It all comes apart after Bernie defaults on a loan from mobsters.

Sol pretends they are themselves mobsters and sets about threatening to kill the local kingpin, Joey Legs.

It's no surprise, then, when Sol and Bernie end up in the witness protection program in Texas, they have some difficulty 'fitting in'.

The second is CLTS' entry to the All-Ireland One Act Festivals 2023, 'Heiligenstadt', a drama by Kilkenny native Mark Cradock.

In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven is still a young man who had yet to compose his great masterpieces.

However, his personal life and musical career are in crisis. He retreats to a small village outside Vienna, Heiligenstadt, where he faces his inner demons and makes one last attempt to address his issues, in the most pivotal moment of his life.

This will be a special weekend of not-to-be-missed theatre at Barnstorm Theatre, at the Home Rule Club in Kilkenny on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Performances start at 8pm, with tickets priced at €15 (including booking fee). Early booking is advisable as capacity at the venue is limited.

Full details for both plays can be found HERE.

All are welcome to a weekend of drama and comedy, so please spread the word!