At the launch of the Bostik All-Ireland Confined Drama Festival in Carnew were Mary Doran, PRO,; Michael Johnston, Vice-Chairman, Amateur Drama Council of Ireland; Eamonn Doran, Chairman of the organising committee, and Anne Doyle, ex-RTE newsreader, who launched the festival programme.
With a week left before the curtains roll back for the opening of the 2018 Bostik All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals over nine performances in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from Friday to Saturday, April 13-21st, nightly at 8 pm, the excitement has intensified with the announcement of the finalists, including two Wexford groups, Ballycogley and Coolgreany.
The programme is as follows;
FRIDAY, APRIL 13th; ‘The Kings of the Kilburn High Road’ by Lislea Dramatic Players.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14th; ‘Moonglow’ by Sliabh Aughty Drama Group.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15th; ‘Some Girls’ by Curtain Call Production.
MONDAY, APRIL 16th; ‘Deat and the Maiden’ by Coolgreany Dramatic Group.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17th; ‘The Night Alive’ by Ballycogley Players.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18th; ‘ No Man’s Land’ by Schull Drama Group.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19th; ‘Una Pooka’ by Sillan Players.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20th; ‘Bold Girls’ by Holycross/Ballycahill Drama Group.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21st; ‘The Good Father’ by Glenamaddy Players.
FRINGE EVENTS AND PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
To ensure that the town of Carnew will have a ‘festive feel’ in the lead-up to the All Ireland plays, an exciting calendar of fringe events are being organised in the area to help make it a special week for visitors from around the country and for the local community.
Saturday 31st March: Finalists. Details of the 2018 Confined Drama finalists will be known when the Festival Circuit is completed.
Monday 3rd April: Booking opens to public. Phone 087 698 5275. 11 am – 12.30 pm and 1.30 – 4.30 pm. No text messages please!
Friday 13th – Saturday 21st April: 4pm – 7pm. Art Exhibitions in Carnew Community Care and in Roberts’ Garage, aadjacent to St. Brigid’s Hall. Friday 13th – Saturday 21st April: Photographic Exhibition by local GP Damien Doyle, in Carnew Training and Development Centre (opposite the Hall).
Friday 13th – Opening Dinner (by invitation), Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew followed by Official Opening by Loughlin Deegan at 8 pm.
Saturday 14th April: Guided walk in Tomnafinogue Woods at 12.30 pm. Saturday 14th April: Demonstration “Create a look for Stage” (Character – Eliza Doolittle) Hair, Makeup and Costume. Demonstration by renowned Hair Stylist and Make-up Artist, Marion O’Toole at 3.30 pm.
Sunday 15th of April from 1.30 – 5pm Coollattin House – afternoon tea and music in the charming, Coollattin House. Visitors will also have an opportunity to view a craft exhibition and to take a tour of the house. House tours can also be organised by arrangement during the week of the Festival.
Wednesday 18th April: Carnew Library will host an afternoon of poetry at 2.30 pm.
Thursday 19th April: Carnew TDC – A talk by Dr. Nicholas Bielenberg. A unique opportunity to hear about his early life and his family’s experiences living in Germany at the beginning of the 2nd World War.
Friday 20th April: A golf outing in Coollattin Golf Club.
Friday 20th April: Imagine This – A collection of drama through movement by MAD Drama School, Arklow at 7 pm.
Saturday 20th April: Guided walk in Tomnafinogue Woods at 12.30 pm. 21st April: Artisan Craft Fair adjacent to St. Brigid’s Hall from 10 am to 4 pm.
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