James (left) Kevin and Megan Quirke setting up the technical side of the Ballymacelligott Drama Group’s stage presentation of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will to be staged at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd 24th and 25th at 8pm nightly. Photograph: John Reidy
Oonagh O’Rahilly pictured in rehearsals for her part in the Ballymacelligott Drama Group’s adaptation of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd. 24th. and 25th at 8pm nightly. Photograph:: John Reidy
Ballymacelligott Drama Group members from left: Tom O’Sullivan, Maurice O’Connell and Roger O’Halloran preparing for their adaptation of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd. 24th. and 25th at 8pm nightly. Photograph: John Reidy
Jennifer O’Flaherty pictured during rehearsals for her part in the Ballymacelligott Drama Group’s adaptation of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd. 24th. and 25th at 8pm nightly. Photograph:: John Reidy
Amanda Mannix preparing for her part in the Ballymacelligott Drama Group’s adaptation of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd. 24th. and 25th at 8pm nightly. Photograph:: John Reidy
Ballymacelligott Drama Group members from left: Úna Kerins, Amanda Mannix, Oonagh O’Rahilly and Jennifer O’Flaherty preparing for their staging of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd. 24th. and 25th at 8pm nightly. Photograph: John Reidy
Well it is a comedy: Ballymacelligott Drama Group members sharing a very light moment during a shoot in advance of staging their adaptation of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd. 24th. and 25th at 8pm nightly. Seated: Maurice O’Connell, Jennifer O’Flaherty, Amanda Mannix, Oonagh O’Rahilly, and Ita O’Brien, director. Back from left: James Quirke, Angela Lenihan, Úna Kerins, Catherine Leahy, Tom O’Sullivan, Kay Dowling and Roger O’Halloran. Photograph: John Reidy
Úna Kerins in rehearsals for her part in the Ballymacelligott Drama Group’s adaptation of the Norman Robbins play, Where There’s a Will at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland on February 23rd. 24th. and 25th at 8pm nightly. Photograph: John Reidy
Ballymacelligott Drama Group is in the final throes of preparations before ‘putting on’ the play Where There’s a Will by the late Norman Robbins
“Set in Yorkshire, this is a comedy murder mystery with a twist or two, even three,” said cast member and spokesperson, Siobhán O’Connor.
The mourners from the late Edie Puddiphatt’s funeral return to her house where it turns out there is more than one will doing the rounds.
A Great Success
“The group previously performed one of Norman Robbins plays, Wedding of the Year in 2015 and it proved a great success.
“Our three performances will start at 8pm on Friday, 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of February at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland,” said Siobhán.
The cast includes: Úna Kerins, Siobhan O’Connor, Maurice O’Connell, Tom O’Sullivan, Oonagh O’Rahilly, Gail Groves, Mick Bolger, Amanda Mannix, Roger O’Halloran and new comer, Jennifer O’Flaherty. The play is directed by Ita O’Brien.
No Reserved Seating
The contact number for bookings is 087 381 8894. There will be no reserved seating, so come early to avail of the best choice of seats.
Norman Robbins is considered one of amateur theatre’s most popular authors. He was an avid theatre-goer from the age of three.
His grand-parents ran a public house near the local theatre in his West Yorkshire home place and a supply of free tickets was readily available.
He began directing plays at the age of 18. In his mid 20s he went to drama school and within his first term made his professional acting debut. He was still writing up to his early 80s and up to a few days before his death in April 2016.
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