Drama Circle Revive “The Plough”

Sligo Drama Circle continues its 50th birthday celebrations when it returns to the Hawk’s Well stage with a revival of the Seán O’ Casey classic “The Plough and the Stars”. Having previously been performed by the Circle in 1969 and 1992, it is entirely appropriate to now revisit this classic of the Irish canon. 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.

“The Plough and the Stars” runs in the Hawk’s Well Theatre from Tuesday 24th April to Saturday 28th April nightly at 8pm. The play is directed by Ursula Smullen who last directed “The Memory of Water” with great success last June. Opening night is 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 much needed specialised equipment for St. Cecilia’s Special School, Cregg House, a school for children with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Tickets for the Gala 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 theatre Box Office on (071) 916 1526 / (071) 916 1518. Further information can be found on www.sligodramacircle.ie

from The Sligo Champion, April, 2007