Dafydd lands major stage role

Kilcullen actor Dafydd O'Shea, well-known from his Kilcullen Drama Group performances as well as those brilliant Amstel Beer TV ads, has landed his first professional production on the Dublin stage.

The play is 'Look Back in Anger' by John Osborne, a gritty classic which has only four main characters, and Dafydd (pictured here with Philomena Breslin in KDA's recent production of 'Kindly Keep it Covered') has won one of the leads.

The story involves Jimmy Porter and his wife Alison, who live in a dingy Midlands attic bedsit in a world in 1956 which is changing both socially and politically. With the arrival of Helena, Alison's challenging actress friend, Jimmy's anger with the world around him seems fit to burst. As Alison reaches breaking point with her husband's constant attacks, she faces a decision which will change their relationship forever.

'Look Back in Anger' has been voted the fourth most significant play of the last century and has its place as one of the most revolutionary and influential classics of our time.

The new Dublin run is being produced by Serendipity Productions, and is directed by renowned stage director Paul Brennan.

It wil be staged in Andrew's Lane Theatre Studio, off Dame Street. The run is from Jan 8-27 and bookings can be made at 01-6795720, tickets priced 18 euros (16 euros for the preview performances on January 8/9).

The Diary extends its congratulations on behalf of all Dafydd's friends and fans in Kilcullen.

Brian Byrne.