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DRAMA FESTIVAL

Coolgreany Drama will hold their 2018 One-Act Drama Festival St Mogue’s Hall, Inch this coming weekend Friday to Sunday, October 26, to October 28, featuring nine plays from local drama groups and groups from other parts of the country.

The Coolgreany Festival is an affiliated Drama League of Ireland competition, with each group battling for points to qualify for the all-Ireland One Act Finals, to be held in Kilmuckridge from December 7 to December 9.

Coolgreany Drama is delighted to have again this year well-known professional theatre director and actor Geoff O’Keeffe as festival adjudicator.

On Friday, October 26, the line up is: Specter’ by Don Nigro – New Ross Drama Workshop. A psychological thriller. ‘Lucy in the Sky’ by Tony Layton – Seumas O’Kelly Players (Loughrea, Co. Galway). A drama. ‘After the Picnic’ by David Foxton – Bridge Drama (Castlebridge, Co Wexford). A mystery.

Saturday, October 27: ‘Riders to the Sea’ by JM Synge – Wayside Players (Blackwater, Co Wexford). A tragedy. ‘After Renvyle’ by Ken Moroney – Bridgewater Theatre Group (Arklow). A drama. Wanda’s Visit by Christopher Durang – Blue Hat Players (Whitechurch, Co. Cork). A comedy.

Sunday, October 28: ‘Smile Handsome’ by Liz O’Hanlon – Bailieborough Drama Group (Co. Cavan). A comedy drama.