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Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford Drama Group to stage award winning play in New Ross ahead of All Ireland finals
The members have had a successful run with the production in the ADCI Drama Festival circuit, which has also qualified for the Open All Ireland Drama finals in Athlone, taking place this month. Skylight is a beautiful, modern love story by David Hare. Set over one single evening in 1995 it's the story of Kyra, an idealistic young teacher who finds herself confronted by her former lover, multi-millionaire Tom. The couple search for common ground and perhaps a road back to each other. The play is directed by multi-award winning director, Paul Walsh and stars Andy Doyle, Conor Farrell and New Ross' own Seona O'Connor. Speaking about the upcoming festival, Mr Walsh said: 'The first time I was part of the All-Ireland Drama Festival was 2007 and I couldn't believe the level of margin in the air and it's something I have felt on every visit since. 'Being part of the 2025 line-up is very special, we are doing a play I adore with a fantastic cast and crew. The line-up of plays is phenomenal and we are honoured to be part of it. To my cast and crew, getting to perform in Athlone is the beautiful gift we get at the end of a ten month journey and I know we intend to enjoy every minute.' Mr Walsh said he's 'delighted' that Wexford Drama Group is in a position to bring Skylight to the people of New Ross at St Michael's Theatre before their Athlone venture. The production will take to the stage on Saturday, May 10, at 7.30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased through the theatre on (051) 421 255.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford's Bridge Drama staging award-winning show at National Opera House ahead of All-Ireland bid
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be performed in the Dean Crowe Theatre as part of the All-Ireland Drama Festival in mid May. And, in anticipation of this big night, Bridge Drama will perform its pre-All Ireland show in the O'Reilly Theatre at the National Opera House on Sunday, May 4. Bridge Drama last won the title in 2016 with Neil Simon's Lost In Yonkers which starred 14-year-old Cillian Tobin as a 15-year-old. Coincidentally, in this production, adult Cillian portrays the lead character who is also 15-year old Christopher. The group is hoping that Cillian will be its good luck charm in Athlone as he has won awards at each of the eight regional festivals. Currently, director Susan Somers is keeping the group focused by polishing and improving every theatrical element of the production in order to deliver the optimum performance on the night. Susan has received numerous plaudits from adjudicators on the festival circuit this year, many of whom have referenced her 'exceptional directorial work' with the ensemble who help form each scene by 'utilising their physicality and black boxes with skill and precision'. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens for the stage. It is showing at the National Opera House on Sunday, May 4. Tickets available at or (053) 9122144
