Boyle Musical Society thank the community for their support at ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’

‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ play that took the Boyle Musical Society stage from November 22-25 was a huge success.

A Boyle Musical Society spokesperson told the Leitrim Observer that over 1,500 people watched the performances and that they “will be looking at ideas” for the next show soon.

The Committee of Boyle Musical Society would like to sincerely thank everybody from Boyle and beyond who attended the show in large numbers.

“You are the heartbeat of Boyle Musical Society, and your cheers, applause and presence each night added the final layer of enchantment to our performances.

“As we said au revoir to the bustling streets of Paris, to Archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, Clopin de Trouillefou, Esmeralda, Phoebus de Martin, Père Dupin, Florika, Jehan Frollo, Frederic Charlus, King Louis XI and of course to Quaismodo. It was a pleasure to have all of you in town for four nights of stunning music, songs, drama and enchantment.

“To all the local individuals and especially the businesses that sponsored our show, you are our lifeblood. Thank you for responding so generously yet again by subscribing to the funding of our show through our GoFundMe page and by sponsoring great prizes,” Brendan McGee Pro Boyle Musical Society said.

‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ talented cast of 57 artists presented unforgettable nights at the Boyle Musical Society. In addition to eleven people who were part of their committee, over 50 voluntary and talented people helped put the show together.

Brendan added: “Thanks to Vivienne and Anne in our Production team for their brilliant talents and endless energy, not forgetting to mention the stage crew, set builders, our light and sound teams, our costume, make-up, hair and props teams, front of house team, ticket and programme sellers, the orchestra, ushers, shop staff, tea ladies and those who donated props.

“We are also indebted to the St. Joseph’s Hall committee and Abbey Community College for rehearsal facilities. We are also grateful to the staff, especially Anna Robertson and Eilish Canty of Úna Bhán Tourism, for allowing us to use their premises as our booking office once again.

“As a voluntary organisation, it has always been our intention to showcase the abundance of talent that we have here and to bring a little love, light, magic and music to everybody during the winter. Boyle Musical Society is your Musical Society, and it is heart-warming to see that the community spirit in Boyle continues to thrive.”

Boyle Musical Society urges everybody to shop local and support all local businesses over the festive season and the coming year.

“In January, we will be looking at ideas for our next show. By May, we will be awaiting the results of the AIMS Award nominations, and by September, rehearsals will once again be underway for our 39th production,” Brendan concluded.