The Weir by Conor McPherson
17 to 24 March 2018
In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie arrives and becomes spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by the local bachelors who drink there.
With a whiff of sexual tension in the air and the wind whistling outside, what starts out as blarney soon turns dark as the tales drift into the realm of the supernatural.
Then, Valerie reveals a startling story of her own….
This play contains adult themes and strong language. It runs for approximately 1 hour 40 minutes without an interval. The performances of 20, 22 and 24 (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) will be followed by a post show discussion involving the director and cast.
Cast
Jack | Martin Pritchard |
Brendan | Mike Gallagher |
Jim | William Nolan |
Finbar | Sandy McGregor |
Valerie | Carole Mullineux |
Sponsors
This play is sponsored by: | Ian Lloyd at The Flower Shop |
The 2017-18 season is sponsored by: SC & P Jones | Builders & Plumbers merchant and bathroom specialists |
Backstage
Director | Hamish Lawson |
Assistant director | |
Stage Manager | Steve Williamson |
ASM/Props | Alison Fleming, Diana Boswell |
Prompt | Margaret Seddon |
Set design | |
Lighting | Chris Hills, Keith Jones |
Sound | Mark Seyler, Helen Fitton |
Wardrobe | Jacque Bilsborough, Sonia Dykstra |
Rehearsal photographs | Bruce Williams |
House Manager | Celia Bonner, Colette Fitton |