Kildysart Drama Group is preparing to bring plenty of laughter to local audiences with their upcoming production of Drinking Habits by Tom Smith.
This fast-paced farce centres on two entrepreneurial nuns in the convent of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing who secretly make and sell wine to keep the convent afloat. Their quiet operation begins to unravel when two determined reporters arrive hoping to uncover the source of the mysterious wine. What follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, disguises, suspicious priests and unexpected visitors in a comedy full of chaos and laugh-out-loud moments.
The production is Directed by Colin McMahon, who has been guiding the cast and crew through rehearsals since last October in preparation for opening night. Assisting him is Kevin Meaney, who is taking on the role of Assistant Director for the first time. While Kevin is no stranger to the stage and has appeared in a couple of productions with the group in the past, this marks his first time working behind the scenes as part of the directing team.
Kildysart Drama Group continues to thrive thanks to a wonderful mix of new and familiar faces. This year’s production welcomes several new members to the backstage crew, including Mike McMahon, David Hayward, Rian Woodard, Chantal Woodard and Peter Woodard, who are all getting involved with the group for the first time.
Taking to the stage are a number of familiar faces that audiences will recognise and love from previous productions, including Michelle Cogley, Carmel Hogan, Mark Bagnall, Anna Leahy, Flan Enright, Kerry Carrigg, Carmel Murrihy, and Frankie O’Shea.
Kildysart Drama Group has long played an important role in the local community, bringing members of the local area together through drama and providing audiences with memorable evenings of entertainment at the outset of Spring each year.
Productions like Drinking Habits highlight the dedication and enthusiasm of the group’s members, from the cast and crew to everyone else who rows in between the group on performance nights to make the production a huge success.
Performances will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th, and the following Saturday and Sunday, March 21st and 22nd. Doors Open at 7:15pm with Curtain Up at 8:00pm Sharp!
Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased through Eventbrite.ie.
With a hilarious script, a talented cast and plenty of comic twists, Drinking Habits promises to be a fantastic night out for drama lovers and anyone in need of a good laugh.