Whatever you do, don't let them in!

"Whatever you do, don't let them in!"
"Whatever you do, don't let them in!"

The refrain in last night's performance of 'The Black Eyes' by the Kilcullen Drama Group Youth Theatre was a suitably chilling end to their first of two nights in the Town Hall Theatre, writes Brian Byrne.

For those present in the audience, it may certainly make some think twice about opening their doors to children seeking 'a penny for the Púca' (a phrase which will likely be unknown to the current generation of 'trick or treaters').

It was a large undertaking of Bev Clark's very creepy play, with no less than 17 of a cast (I think ... some played a couple of parts) which also included some of the Drama Group Seniors like Dick Dunphy and Fergal Sloan.

The play was directed by Wayne Donohoe and Eilis Phillips, and there's another chance to see it on Thursday night. Do.

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Books and seasonal drama this evening

Clockwise from top left: Hazel Gaynor, Miriam McDonald, Jo Doyle, Donal Ryan, Lissa Oliver, Orla McAlinden, and Amy Gaffney.

Two events in Kilcullen this evening will offer intriguing hours for those whose interests are in books and drama, writes Brian Byrne.

Organised by Woodbine Books for Irish Book Week, there's a discussion panel in Fallons from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, featuring local authors Orla McAlinden, Hazel Gaynor, Maria MacDonald, Amy Gaffney and Lissa Oliver, and chaired by Jo Doyle. It will both be fun and an insight into how writers go about doing their work, and the event is a must for book-lovers and writing enthusiasts.

The first of two presentations of The Black Eyes: An Urban Myth? will be performed by young members of the Kilcullen Drama Group, in the Town Hall Theatre starting at 8pm. The play will also be performed on Thursday night. Tickets are still available from Berneys Chemists, or at the door.


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Youth Theatre rehearse 'The Teen Commandments'

Just because the Town Hall Theatre was busy with another gig didn't stop the Drama Group's Youth Theatre getting on with rehearsals for their 'The Teen Commandments'. Director Eilis Phillips just brought them outside to the banks of the Liffey to do their thing. Details of dates soon.

Reminder: Drama Group AGM this week

A reminder that Kilcullen Drama Group will be holding their AGM on this coming Thursday 11 February, in the Town Hall Theatre.

All current members of both the Youth Theatre and the adult Drama Group are asked to attend.

New members are especially welcome, and anyone wishing to join should come along on the night.

Membership fees are €5 for an adult, €2 for u/18 Youth Theatre.

Kilcullen Drama Group Youth Theatre kicks off in September

The Kilcullen Drama Group Youth Theatre workshop programme will recommence on Tuesday 29 September in Kilcullen Town Hall Theatre, writes Brian Byrne.

Registration will take place on the night from 7.30pm.

The workshops will run on Tuesday nights from then until Christmas, and the KDGYT will then rehearse for a production in January 2016.

Further information from Siobhán Thompson at siobhanphillips65@gmail.com.

Our picture shows the 2012 cohort of KDGYT which presented two one-act plays.