This article is from page 53 of the 2011-02-22 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 53 JPG
MULLAGH Entire Drama Group is celebrating a decade of bringing fun, thought and entertainment to the people of west Clare.
The amateur dramatic society is marking its 10th anniversary by entering its latest play in competition for the very first time, when it takes part in the Doonbeg Drama Festival early next month.
The group will perform ‘A Wake in the West’ written by playwright Michael Joe Ginnelly.
Set in the 1960s in a rural village in the west of Ireland the play explores drink, relationships, the role of the clergy and poverty.
“It is a comedy with a twist,” explained actor Anthony Morrissey.
And while the group will be entering a competition for the first time, the area has a long tradition of drama and plays.
The people of Mullagh took to the stage long before this relatively new group was formed by the ICA a decade ago. Back then the first play was written and directed by Eilis Merriman. The drama group has expanded and developed since then, and now boasts up to 25 members.
“The goal has been to bring a play to Doonbeg and take the group to the next level,” said Mr Morrissey.
Those wishing for a sneak preview of the play before it enters it first competition can see it in Mullagh Hall on Friday next, February 25, or Sunday February 27. The play will also take to the stage in Mullagh on March 20. Doors will open at 7.30pm with curtin at 8.30pm.