John B's 'Sive' set to light up Wicklow Gaol
KILMANT PLAYERS STAGING CLASSIC IRISH PLAY
The cast of the John B Keane play 'Sive', which will be performed by the Kilmant Players in the Wicklow Gaol.
THE KILMANT Players will take to the stage tonight (Wednesday) with their dramatisation of John B. Keane's 'Sive' in Wicklow Gaol.
The show will run until Saturday night and patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy at banquet-style meal at the Gaol before the play.
The play is set in the difficult times of 1950s rural Ireland and caused considerable controversy on its debut in 1959. Sive is the story of greed and bitterness, of a scheming matchmaker and a resentful woman forcing a young girl to marry an old man.
The play is powerful and provocative, yet filled with Irish humour that attempts to raise the characters up out of the harsh poverty of their rural lives.
For people who wish to avail of the dinner and theatre, tickets are €30 and dinner will be served at 7pm.
Tickets for €10 are also available to those wishing to see the show only which will commence at 8pm sharp. Tickets can be bought from Malone's Bookshop or on the door.
Dinner Tickets are limited so please purchase them without delay and in advance to avoid disappointment. This is the first time the Kilmant Players have taken on such a challenging play and it promises to be a great show.
The Kilmant Players production of Sive is directed by Wicklow girl, Orla Malone and stars: Breege Fahy, Daniel Healy, Sheila Clancy, Shane Murphy, Tony Perrin, Damien Douglas, Rachel Moore, Vincent Morley and Peggy Doyle. For more information Line contact 086-1522515.
- ESTHER HAYDEN
