Theft in progress

Members of the Kilcullen Drama Group are currently in rehearsal for their upcoming production of Eric Chappell’s comedy-thriller, “Theft”.

The play concerns the events that unfold when a petty thief, Thaddeus Quill, is captured while burgling the house of a wealthy property developer. Initially poor old Quill seems considerably overmatched in the battle of wits that ensues between himself, on one side, opposed by the undoubted wealth and power of the property developer, his socialite wife and their two upper-crust friends. But, in this battle of wits, it quickly becomes clear that some of the protagonists are unarmed.

Quill uses his intimate knowledge of the lives of his captors to confound and dismay them. His philosophical dissertations on the use and abuse of power, by the “Movers and shakers” in our society, is profound and hilarious. Ultimately he arrives at a conclusion which is life-changing for all those involved.

This play is very relevant to the economic crisis we face today. It may not provide any solutions, but it certainly allows us to take light-hearted look at the morals of the society enraptured by the extraordinary wealth generated by the Celtic Tiger.

“Theft” runs for 6 nights only: Thursday to Saturday 3rd, 4th, and 5th December 2009, and Thursday-Saturday 10th, 11th and 12th December 2009.

To book, phone Bernard (who, it must be clearly obvious from the foregoing, plays himself ... Er, Quill) at 045 481497