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Irish Independent
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
See pictures from the opening night of ‘The Full Monty' in Gorey
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.
Irish Independent
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Award winning Wexford director to head up production of ‘The Full Monty'
Their latest production of The Full Monty is an 'extremely close adaptation' to the popular 1997 movie of the same name and the organisers hope to impress the community with their steamy show. The production is directed by multi-award winning director, Stephen Acton who will also take on the leading role. He promises a night full of laughter. 'This stage play is full of heart and real life stories that everyone will relate to. However, what it really has is comedy in abundance that will guarantee to have your stomach and sides sore from laugh out loud laughter,' he said. Based in Sheffield during the early 1990s, The Full Monty tells the story of six unemployed men who set out to create a male striptease act in order to make some money and for the main character, Gaz, played by Stephen Acton, to be able to continue seeing his son Nathan. The role of Nathan is being shared by two up and coming performers, Jay Swinburne and Sean Nolan. 'We observe these many diverse characters hilarious interactions and personal developments as they prepare to bare all during their new male strip group called 'Bums of Steel.' Once news gets out that the show is sold out, to quote Gaz: 'Fellas, we are past the point of no return'. 'Set against the backdrop of the closure of the steel industry due to the cruel reign of Margaret Thatcher, this play is a triple threat - heart, humours and hunks' Stephen added. The production is choreographed by Roisin Currid, while stage manager Nigel May will be the captain of the ship for the duration of the performances. Artistic director Louise Forde will oversee all artistic elements that are required to make this production special. The play runs at the Gorey Little Theatre, with performances continuing through July and August every Tuesday and Thursday, with curtains up at 8pm sharp. The last production will show on Thursday, August 28. The cast playing in this summer's roaring comedy consist of: Stephen Acton, Ian Parle, Roy O Connor, Reece Hughes, David Pepper, Brendan Sheridan, Jay Swinburne, Sean Nolan, well known Fair City actress Aisling O Neill, Paula Acton, Gillian Tallon, Aoife Parle, Marion Murphy, Grainne Tyndall, Anthony Murphy, Fin Brennan, Eamonn Murphy and Saidhbe Sheil. Tickets are available for purchase now.
