See pictures from the opening night of ‘The Full Monty' in Gorey
'Opening night was a roaring success, quite literally. I'm almost certain that the laughter, applause, screaming and awwwing could have been heard from on top of Croghan Mountain,' Stephen said.
The Gorey community gathered to support the local production, which put on a new production every year. The curtains lifted up at 8pm where audiences were provided with comedy filled performances that crack a smile on everybody's face.
Stephen and the team of dedicated performers at Gorey Little Theatre have been rehearsing and perfecting their show for months and were still amazed by the audience's reaction.
'We were hoping that the audience would appreciate and enjoy the months of dedication we have put into it, but nothing quite prepared us for the reaction that we received on opening night or the lengthy standing ovation from the audience, who demanded we take a second curtain call.'
Stephen is excited to complete the remaining performances, urging people to book their tickets while they last. 'When they are gone, they are gone...and I'm talking about tickets, not thongs!'
Gorey Little Theatre will perform The Full Monty every Tuesday and Thursday night at 8pm. The last performance will showcase on Thursday, August 28.
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Award winning director and lead of the play, Stephen Acton was delighted with the turnout for their return. Directing and starring the leading role of the play, Stephen is excited to continue performing for Gorey locals. 'The audience came out in their forces to fill Gorey Little Theatre to capacity. 'Opening night was a roaring success, quite literally. I'm almost certain that the laughter, applause, screaming and awwwing could have been heard from on top of Croghan Mountain,' Stephen said. The Gorey community gathered to support the local production, which put on a new production every year. The curtains lifted up at 8pm where audiences were provided with comedy filled performances that crack a smile on everybody's face. Stephen and the team of dedicated performers at Gorey Little Theatre have been rehearsing and perfecting their show for months and were still amazed by the audience's reaction. 'We were hoping that the audience would appreciate and enjoy the months of dedication we have put into it, but nothing quite prepared us for the reaction that we received on opening night or the lengthy standing ovation from the audience, who demanded we take a second curtain call.' Stephen is excited to complete the remaining performances, urging people to book their tickets while they last. 'When they are gone, they are I'm talking about tickets, not thongs!' Gorey Little Theatre will perform The Full Monty every Tuesday and Thursday night at 8pm. The last performance will showcase on Thursday, August 28.
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