All roads lead to Kiltyclogher Drama Festival

All roads lead to Kiltyclogher during the first week of March when the annual Drama Festival takes place.

The Kilty drama committee have been busy putting together an exciting programme with a number of new groups and plays for their 39th Annual Drama Festival.

The festival starts on Friday, March 3 with a new group, Ballycogley Players all the way from Wexford with The Red Iron by Jim Nolan. This is a new play set in Waterford in 2017. As ever with Jim Nolan’s writing there is a good mix of drama and comedy, dealing with a difficult subject in a sensitive and captivating way.

On Saturday, March 4, a local group, Spiodar Theatre Co present The Last Prime Minister of Ireland written by Manorhamilton native, Gerry Farrell. Tension and comedy come together in this historical drama centred on David Lloyd George, where family dynamics provide much of the intrigue, and no one is who they seem.

Sunday, March 5 Promeroy Players bring Jimmy Murphy’s The Hen Night Epiphany. A subtle Irish comedy and thoughtful, poignant drama.

Monday, March 6, Kiltyclogher welcomes back the winners of the confined section of last year’s Festival, Newtonstewart Theatre Co with Midden by Morna Regan. A sharp, funny, moving story of five women across three generations, and a prodigal daughter’s return.

Tuesday, March 7, Corn Mill Theatre bring an hilarious comedy The Cheque’s in the Post by Alice Lynch. Set in 1970's rural Ireland, sisters Maggie and Mary run their farm without any help - as far as anyone knows.

Wednesday, March 8: another new group to the Festival, Harvest Moon Theatre Group, Claremorris present God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. Two sets of parents who meet to discuss an incident in a public park, involving their children.

Friday, March 10 - always very popular at the Festival and winners of last year’s open section Ballyshannon Drama Society present A Delicate Balance by Eward Albee. Agnes and Tobias, wealthy middle-aged couple, have their complacency shattered when their longtime friends Harry and Edna appear at their doorstep.

On the final night, Saturday, March 11 Clontarf Players present the classic Oscar Wilde Play, The Importance of being Earnest. The play is a theatrical rollercoaster packed with shade, wit and plenty of gags as Oscar Wilde’s ingenious humour succeeds in debunking social pretensions.

The adjudicator for this year’s festival is Evelyn O’Sullivan.

Kiltyclogher Drama Festival is very grateful to Killasnett Co-op, Manorhamilton, the main sponsors. The drama committee would like to thank all their sponsors for their continued support.

Doors open 7.30pm. Curtain rise at 8pm sharp.
Season Tickets: €50 and nightly tickets €10.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked by phoning 071 9854368 /083 1847432 and paid for on the night.