The annual performance has become a significant date in Clare’s holiday calendar for many patrons.
This year’s Supper Theatre will include two short plays and a revamp of the groups all Ireland winning one act play “The Dandy Dolls” directed by Geraldine Greene.
The Ennis Players won the All-Ireland One Act Festival with ‘The Dandy Dolls’ in 2004. To mark this anniversary the group has decided to bring the award winning show back with the original cast reprising their roles.
‘The Dandy Dolls’ is a 90 minute one act play which follows Roger Carmody, a man who spends his days making Dandy Dolls. When he isn’t making Dandy Dolls, he’s out stealing his neighbour’s poultry. Every time he completes a doll it is stolen by the Hag’s son and he has to begin all over again. A visit from the mysterious Grey Man, who takes interest in the dolls, seems to herald a change in Roger’s fortunes.
The short play which will open this year’s Supper theatre is ‘Emotional Baggage’ written by Nina Shengold. Directed by Sinéad Clancy the play is a witty character driven comedy.
Following ‘Emotional Baggage’ will be ‘Nagin’ written by Sine Friel directed by Michelle Kelly. The play is a short sketch style comedy. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community Michelle wanted to take this opportunity to create a space to present queer relationships on stage. With permission from the writer Michelle has recast the play to include two lesbian couples.
Tickets for Supper Theatre are available through the glór box office or at https://glor.ie/ennis–players–
