BALLYGIBLIN YOUNG DRAMA CLASSES

Ballygiblin Young Drama Classes begin on Monday, September 14 next at Ballygiblin Old School. Classes for juniors (ages 4 to 8 years approx) will take place from 4.15pm to 5.15pm. Classes for seniors (ages 9 to 13 years, approx) will take place from 5.15pm to 6.15pm.

These classes will run on Monday’s until Christmas when we hope to put on another colourful, entertaining and seasonal show for all the family. Ballygiblin Young Drama classes were a great success last year and culminated in a very lively sparkling show ‘All About Christmas’ including a very well performed Christmas Pageant in Ballygiblin Church.

Every child is welcome to join. For further details, please come along to the classes, juniors (4.15pm – 5.15pm) and seniors (5.15pm – 6.15pm) at the Ballygiblin Old School on next Monday, September 14.

‘WILL POWER’ - A NEW PLAY FOR MITCHELSTOWN

Rehearsals have just begun for the staging of a new play, penned by Michael Dennehy some eight years ago, to be performed at the Town Hall, Mitchelstown before the end of this coming October.

The play is entitled ‘Will Power’ – a two-act comedy where six parties to a will are called to Mr. George Wall’s solicitor’s office to find out their fortunes. If all parties to the will cannot agree to a settlement of same right away, then a ‘Big Brother, Irish Style’ live-in over a six week period at the deceased’s former residence looms.

The play has characters from very different backgrounds interacting with one another in many different ways throughout. We are very pleased to announce the capable cast: Batt Power, Sarsfield Fitzgerald, Eimer Tierney, Jim Flynn, Tommy O’Donoghue, Orla Arnold, Pamela O’Sullivan, Paul Finn and Michael Dennehy.

Where there’s a will, there’s relatives, friends, acquaintances, complications, fun, frolics and finally the settlement.

Please watch out for further advertisements, posters and publicity with regard to the ‘premiere’ of ‘Will Power’, to be performed here in Mitchelstown at the end of next month.

GLANWORTH PLAYERS’ INVITATION TO MEETING

If you want something different to fill your winter nights, why not come to our meeting at 9 o’clock on Tuesday next, September 15 in the meeting room at Glanworth Hall. The purpose is to decide on this year’s entertainment.

New (and old) members and new ideas are most welcome. If you can’t make it on the night please phone John at 025-38163 or Bernard at 086-2758953.

THE FOGGY HOGTOWN BOYS IN KILWORTH

Over the last five years, audiences throughout Canada and the U.S. have been raving about The Foggy Hogtown Boys and now it’s Ireland’s turn! The Foggy Hogtown Boys come very highly recommended by none other than Mr Bluegrass and music promoter himself – John Nyhan.

“I saw the band in Omagh, Co Tyrone during the week and I can honestly say they are tremendous instrumentally and are vocally outstanding.”

John invites you to see and hear the band for yourself when they play The Village Arts Centre, Kilworth on Tuesday night next (September 15) at 8.15pm. The band is made up of Andrew Collins on mandolin, Chris Coole on guitar, Max Heineman on bass, Chris Quinn on banjo and John Showman on fiddle. This is not just five hot pickers in the same place, playing the same tune at the same time.

The Foggy Hogtown Boys are a band with a unique sound that is the sum of its members’ personalities and musicianship. Although instrumentally the band has the power to dazzle any audience, the song is always given top priority.

To conclude this year’s Bluegrass programme in Kilworth, The Ianapolis Bluegrass Coalition – a traditional driving 5-piece bluegrass band from Maryland USA, will grace us with their presence on the following Monday night, September 21.

Tickets €20 from John on 087-7921771 or from any Arts Centre ticket outlet including The Avondhu office, Fermoy (025-32227), Cotter’s Bar, Kilworth (025-32227), Hyland’s Bookshop, Mitchelstown (025-24528) and from 087-6492514.

‘STONES IN HIS POCKETS’ AT THE EVERYMAN

Lane Productions are on their way to Cork with their blockbuster comedy, ‘Stones In His Pockets’ by Marie Jones, which opens a national tour at the Everyman Palace Theatre next week from Monday 14 to Saturday 19 inclusive.

Starring actors Simon and Conor Delaney, ‘Stones In His Pockets’ is the award-winning, hilarious and sometimes poignant tale of a quiet Irish community and its change by the arrival of a big budget Hollywood movie shoot.

The story is brought to life by two actors who play over 15 characters between them, in a triumph of characterisation and physical comedy. Acclaimed actor Simon Delaney, is best remembered as Michael in RTE’s ‘Bachelor’s Walk’, for which he received an IFTA nomination for the Best Actor Award.

The play is from the pen of Marie Jones. Booking on 021-4501673 or www.everymanpalace.com.

‘THE LONESOME WEST’

Cork Opera House and Town Hall Theatre present Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Lonesome West’ at Cork Opera House from Monday 21 – Sat., 26 Sept at 8pm.

‘The Lonesome West’, by the acclaimed author of In Bruge, Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Pillowman and other modern classics, tells of Valene and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father’s house after his recent death.

The two find it impossible to exist without the most massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only Father Welsh, the local young priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty squabbling spiral into vicious and bloody carnage.

This comedy is as black as you can expect from McDonagh however the chaos and conflict makes for a hysterical rollercoaster ride.

Book online: www.corkoperahouse.ie or by phone: 021-4270022.

LISMORE ACTRESS IS AWARDED BURSARY FOR PRESTIGIOUS LONDON DRAMA COLLEGE

Jenny Fennessy, Ballysagart, Lismore, Co. Waterford is a name on several lips at present. She has secured a place on a three year course to attend the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.

Jenny has been awarded a bursary of €1,000 from Waterford County Council’s Arts Office and also a €500 drama award from Artlinks, in addition she was recently the main recipient of the Ted and Mary O’Regan bursary which Waterford Co Council also support.

Co Arts Officer, Margaret Organ congratulated Jenny on attaining a place on the course amid international competition. She said that she knew that she would make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity and that Waterford Co Council were pleased to be able to sponsor such a worthy recipient in this way.

Jenny takes up her place in London later this month and Mayor Nora Flynn wished her every success and said that the county looked forward to keeping an eye on her future achievements.

Jenny has graced the stage with a number of local groups in the past including Brideview Drama, Tallow and The Palace Players who extend sincere best wishes for her term in London.

Knowing Jenny’s passion for the stage, we have no doubt but that she will be hugely successful.

‘THE FACTORY GIRLS’ FROM HAGS BED THEATRE GROUP

The Hags Bed Theatre Group’s production of ‘The Factory Girls’ by Frank McGuinness.

Directed by Yvonne Seymour, the play runs at Fermoy Community Youth Centre from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday 20 at 8pm nightly.

Tickets are €10 each (opening night offer 2 for 1 nearly sold out) and early booking through Fermoy Youth Centre on 025-32042 is strongly advised.