Christmas drama offerings

Kilcullen Drama Group is presenting two Christmas plays running from Wednesday 8th December through the 12th (with a break on the 10th), writes Philomena Breslin.

'Papa Panov' is based on a story by Leo Tolstoy, which concerns an old shoe-maker living alone who dreams that Jesus is going to visit him on Christmas Day. He shares his hope with his only friends, the children of the village. He is scorned by the adults who believe him to be insane. What happens on that fateful Christmas day carries an important message for us all.

The second play, 'Operation Christ Child', by M Wray, is a humorous look at what happened among the Angels in Heaven when the decision to send the Christ Child to earth was taken. Various angels are sent to earth to perform different tasks so that the coming of the Messiah may be as foretold in the Old Testament. One angel is appointed to direct the three wise men to Bethlehem. Another to organize that there is, ‘No room at the Inn', another to inform Mary of the event, and so it goes. Each of the angels meets some difficulty in performing his/her assigned duty. The result is a delightful human insight into The Nativity Story.

The evening’s entertainment begins with a selection of Christmas songs and music just to create the right mood.

IMF-negotiated admission €10. Matinee for Children €5. To book phone (045) 481497.