Ploughing On – Sligo Drama Circle Reach for the Stars

Sligo Drama Circle continues its 50th birthday celebrations when it returns to the Hawk’s Well stage with a revival of a Seán O’ Casey classic. Having previously been performed by the Circle in 1969 and 1992, “The Plough and the Stars” will be staged from Tuesday, April 24 to Saturday, April 28 at 8pm.

Set during 1916, the action of the play concerns the events of Easter Week and their repercussions on Dublin tenement dwellers, who represent a cross section of political and religious opinion. The first performances of the play in 1926 caused riots in Dublin, where audiences objected to what seemed to be O’ Casey’s less than sympathetic portrayal of the heroes of the Easter Rebellion. Directed by Ursula Smullen, “The Plough and the Stars” will open with a Fundraising Gala Night organised by the Rotary Club in association with the Inner Wheel Club of Sligo. All proceeds of this evening will go to secure specialised equipment for St Cecilia’s Special School, Cregg House, a school for children with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties.

Tickets for the the opening night cost €15 and this includes a wine and soft drinks reception on arrival at 7pm. Booking for the entire run of the show can be made at the Box Office on 071 9161526/ 071 9161518 and further information is available at www.sligodramacircle.ie.

from The Sligo Champion, April 11th, 2007