NUI Galway Theatre Week
March 10th - 14th 2014
Time- Table
March10th - 14th 2014
Jerome Hynes
One-Act Play Series
Electra
Venue: The Cube
NUI Galway Centre for Drama
Frank McGuinness’s adaptation of Sophocles’ "Electra" has been described by "New York Times" critic Peter Mark as a “sleek and hypnotic text” which showcases “soul-satisfying drama at its most passionately, intensely alive.” This production resurrects the history of the House of Atreus to ask what does Electra mean today and what can we learn by returning to the classics through the lens of the now? Frank McGuinness will be attending the Monday Morning performance with talk back to follow.
Full Timetable:
Sunday 9th-Tuesday 12th @ 8pm
Monday & Tuesday matinées @10am
Tickets €10
NUI Galway Societies Office
The Inn
Inn explores the journey of a young a man, forced to come to terms with death and his own mortality
Playwright & Director: Darragh Cooney, Cast: Martin Talbot
The Ward
Cian and Mags are nurses in a busy Irish hospital dealing with a particularly challenging group of patients
Playwright: Diarmaid Blehein,
Director: Niamh Nic Aodh Bhuí.
Cast: Michael Foley, Elaine Ward, Dylan McCormack, Maebh Browne, Dee Ní Closcaí & Jenny Lynam.
Stolen
Just another day at the office - Good work all.
Playwright: Mary Kelly,
Director: Emily Murray
Cast: David McEnroe, Glenn Farrelly, David Holland
When Threatened go to Sleep
Dom, Emmet & Niall share a flat. Lads will be lads. Don’t judge.
Playwright: Robin Oree,
Director: Peter Shine
Cast: Luke Murray and Martin Talbot
Spoiling Sunset
Set on a roof top at sunset this intimate tale of self-reflection questions life and the brevity of it all
Playwright: Gemma Creagh, Director: Charlotte Moor.Cast: Sean Kearns, Holly Hughes
Café
A couple’s attempt to understand their complex relationship transforms into the demise of their twisted reality.
Playwright: Russell Browne,
Director: Julie Breen
Cast: Ryan Hehir & Dee Ní Closcaí
About the Series: Six playwrights with directors and cast preform their new works, mentored by Charoltte McIvor, Maria Tivanan & Emma O’Grady, Series Manager Hannah O’Reilly, Technical Manager Matt Burke, Series Director Ríona Hughes.The winning play will win the Jerome Hynes Trophy, there is also an award for Best Production, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Best Male Actor, Best Female Actor and Judges Choice.
About the Series: Six playwrights with directors and cast preform their new works, mentored by Charoltte McIvor, Maria Tivanan & Emma O’Grady, Series Manager Hannah O’Reilly, Technical Manager Matt Burke, Series Director Ríona Hughes.The winning play will win the Jerome Hynes Trophy, there is also an award for Best Production, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Best Male Actor, Best Female Actor and Judges Choice.
Full Timetable:
Wed, March 12th
1pm The Inn, The Ward
7pm The Inn, The Ward & Stolen
Thurs, March 13th
1pm When Threatened go to Sleep & Spoiling Sunset
7pm When Threatened go to Sleep, Spoiling Sunset & Café
Fri, March 14th
1pm Café & Stolen
6pm Omnibus of all 6 plays and award ceremony
Tickets: 1pm - €3/€5,
7pm -€5/€8,
Omnibus -€8/€10
NUI Galway Dramsoc
Directed and Adapted by Chris Moran
Winston Smith knows he cannot escape the Thought Police forever. In the end he will be faced with the unimaginable horrors of room 101. A new adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece. Big Brother Is Watching You!
Full Timetable:
Tuesday 11th -Friday 14th 8.30pm.
Tickets €5/€8
Granuaile Venue
Bank of Ireland Theatre
1984
Bank of Ireland Theatre
Theatrical Events
Loff to laff Improff Extragaff
Venue: The Bailey Allen Hall
Dramsoc & Comedy Soc
Improv-off with our experts of the stage! Participate or watch the frolics, It’s up to you! Warning: May cause laughter.
Wednesday 12th, 8.30pm
Admission Free
Arts in Action: Anam Theatre
Director: Sarah O'Toole Actor: Andrea KellyTomboy. Leader of Men. Pirate Queen. Rebel. National Icon.
We know all this but is there more to discover about Granuaile AKA Grace O’Malley AKA Mrs O’Flaherty-Bourke? Gangster? Double Agent? Matriarch who puts family first?
Follow the adventures of two fearless script-writers, through a melange of theatrical genres, as they try to pin down this national woman of mystery. A work-in-progress devised by Sarah O’Toole (Anam Theatre) and Caroline Lynch (Mephisto)
Thursday March 13th 1pm
Admission Free
GUMS' 'Summer Nights'
Venue: Bailey Allen Hall
NUI Galway Musical Society (GUMS)
Can you imagine after a 6 month run up to The Drowsy Chaperone, & standing ovations The Society have decided to push it even further! In 14 days, they will choose, rehearse and perform their next musical for theatre week! Come see how they get their toes tapping!
Summer Nights is the musical they have chosen so expect to be transported back to the heady beat of Summer, loving, and tight jeans.
Full Timetable:
Monday 10th, 6pm,
Tuesday 11th, 6pm.
Wednesday 12th, 6pm
Tickets €5/8