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 category A historic building) whilst the second act is set outside in the surrounding graveyard! Wear sensible shoes and bring an umbrella!
View St Paul's Church Map Here

This black comedy set in Catholic Galway is directed by David Coddington - one of Auckland's most respected and experienced practitioners - directing since the early days of the Mercury Theatre.

The story is mixed beautifully with Gaelic banter and strong underpinning 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 till November 6th - 20 performances only - $5 from each ticket will go towards the restoration of the 19C 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!

A Skull in Connemara, written by Martin McDonagh, is an Irish Black Comedy and the second play in Irish playwright, Martin McDonagh’s award winning Leenane trilogy. The trilogy won the 1996 Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Newcomer and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best New Drama in 1998.

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
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