Drama group in Offaly prepare for their 21st production 'Drinking Habits'

ENTHUSIASM is mounting in Killavilla as the Drama Grouup excitedly prepare for their 21st performance.

This year's play “Drinking Habits” is set to meet the same high standards we have come to expect from the group. This is a laugh out loud production and is sure to be a great night of entertainment!

“Drinking Habits” is a wildly funny farce by American playwright Tom Smith, a prolific and esteemed writer in his own right, who is the recipient of the prestigious Robert .J..Pickering Award for Excellence in Playwriting.

A Synopsis

Drinking Habits is a farcical comedy about the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing who have devised a very novel and unorthodox way to fund their convent. When two reporters go undercover to expose them, the plot descends into chaos, involving mistaken identities, paranoia and frantic fast-paced antics!

The Cast

This year's fantastic cast, many of whom are now well seasoned actors, and have appeared in many of the group's productions over the years, includes; Brendan Dooley, Marion Grannell, Fiona Cormican, Breda Delaney, James Shanahan, Ronan Foyle and Sinead Browne.

This year they are also delighted to extend a very hearty welcome to their newest cast member Nuala Browne.

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Once again they are delighted to benefit from the expertise and skill of their Director Paul Spencer. Paul is not only a very talented director but has won numerous awards for his own acting endeavours.

A Team Effort
Staging a play requires a huge community input. While the actors take centre stage, a large back stage crew supports the cast and ensures your safety and comfort throughout the performance. Killavilla Drama group are always looking for members. They need experienced people but they also welcome newcomers who are willing to give acting a try, as well as people to help with sound and lighting and back stage crew to help with sets.
This is the 21st production of the drama group and huge credit goes to the various members of the community who have kept it going over the years.

The Production Team
Director - Paul Spencer
Continuity - Elizabeth Tierney
Set Design/Construction, Lighting, Special Effects, Props - Noreen Dooley, John Hogan, Avril Browne, Seamus Browne, J.P. Maloney
House seating and parking – John Hogan, Kevin Dooley, Fergus Dooley, Joe Dempsey, Christy King, Brian King, James Dooley.
Door Admission, Shop and ticket sales - John Hogan, Seamus Browne, Pauline Quinlan, Háilí Delaney, Aoibheann Browne.

MC: Frank Bergin & Seamus Browne
Killavilla Drama Committee - Fiona Cormican, Sinead Browne, Breda Delaney, Noreen Dooley, Majella Delaney, Seamus Browne.

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