A
Skull in Connemara
by Martin McDonagh
ok,ok,ok,
ta be sure,ta be sure, you've seen Irish and you've seen
black comedy! BUT you've never seen a black Irish Comedy
done like this before!
An
innovative staging concept blended with an outstanding
cast, award winning script and brilliant direction will
make this production a must see!
The
first and third Act is set in St
Paul's Presbyterian Church of Devonport (a church
that celebrates difference, seats 200 and is listed as
a catagory A historic building) whilst the second act
is set outside in the surrounding graveyard! Wear sensible
shoes and bring an umbrella!
This
black comedy set in Catholic Galway is directed by David
Coddington - one of Auckland¹s most respected and
experienced practitioners - directing since the early
days of the Mercury Theatre.
The
story is mixed beautifully with Gaelic banter and strong
under pining of its central characters promising stand
out performances from:
TIM
RABY as Mick Dowd ( Xena, Hercules,Shortland St,
numerous stage, TV performances),
DES WALLACE as Tom Hanlon
JUNE BRITTON as Mary ( Children
of Fire Mountain)
JOHNNY RAFFERTY
RYAN LAMPP as Mairtin Hanlon (Wind
in the Willows, Pinocchio, BNZ, Instant Kiwi)
Opening October 12th and running til November 6th - 20
performances only - $5 from each ticket will go towards
the restoration of the 19 C headstones and epitaphs in
the graveyard. ONE TICKET PRICE OF $25 - BOOK THROUGH
TICKETEK 09 3075000
A SKULL IN CONEMARA : IRISH BLACK COMEDY at its best !
MAKING A GREAT NIGHT OUT!
VENUE
St PAUL'S CHURCH AND SURROUNDING
GRAVEYARD,
VICTORIA RD,
DEVONPORT,
AUCKLAND
DATES
| OPENING
NIGHT OCT 12 2004 |
7pm |
| OCT
13 |
7pm |
| OCT
14 - 16 |
8pm |
| OCT
19 - 20 |
7pm |
| OCT
21 - 23 |
8pm |
| OCT
26 - 27 |
7pm |
| OCT
28 - 30 |
8pm |
| NOV
2 - 3 |
7pm |
| NOV
4 - 6 |
8pm |
for
more information contact:
Sarah Burren
| Land |
(09)4461123 |
| Mob |
021 772 106 |
| E-mail |
sarahburren@realtheatre.co.nz |
SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL THEATRE
SUPPORTING NEW ZEALAND HERITAGE!
Tech
notes:
The
venue for our production is an historic Auckland site, in
Devonport. We intend to donate a percentage of our sales
to the restoration of the old headstones in its graveyard.
We know that the Devonport Community have a lively interest
in their heritage. Likewise, the church is keen to support
us as a member of North Shore City’s arts community.
The
Real Theatre Company has come up with an interesting concept
in staging the play in a quirky old 200 seater Presbyterian
church in Devonport that has raked seating. The first and
third act of the play will be set in the church. The 2nd
act will have patrons standing under a massive tree (outside)
using the real surrounding graveyard for the graves that
they dig (facade graves here of course!) The whole environment
is perfect for this clever Irish play that requires minimal
set and props but demands superb acting in a unique setting.
OCT
12th - NOV 6th - BOOK THRU TICKETEK
(09) 307 5000 | www.ticketek.co.nz
Godspell
(7 - 17 July)
In
2003, our production of the much loved 70’s sweet
rock musical, Godspell, was a runaway success – so
much so that we’ve decided to do it again… with
the support of our original cast and production crew.
We
are delighted to have enlisted the enthusiastic support
of Beaumont
Centre - www.beaumontcentre.co.nz.
Our show proved a hit with families, the young, the not-so-young
and the definitely still young at heart. If you missed out
last year, we’re giving you another chance.
