Derry's Mouthpiece Theatre Productions will present their brand new play, "A Whistle in the Dark" in the Alley theatre, Strabane, tomorrow night.
A play with great energy, both in word and action, it is a tragic tale that speeds uncontrollably to its inevitable conclusion.
John Kerr, theatre manager said: "Whistle in the Dark is a stunning play with a superb stage set, which is sure to offe
r an excellent night's entertainment. The production comes highly recommended after recent performances across the North West, so I have no hesitation to recommending this play to drama lovers across the district."
The play tells the story of the confrontation between Michael, the oldest of the Carney sons, and his father and brothers, a brawling, hard-drinking, criminal gang of Irish immigrants living and working in Coventry. Michael (Edward Flanagan) and his English wife Betty (Anne Gallagher) have given lodgings to his three brothers as they establish themselves in the city, but far from showing him gratitude for his generosity, Michael is treated with derision and terrorised in his own home. The ringleader in this abuse is Harry (Kieran Kelly), a strutting thug, who has never forgiven Michael for whatever perceived slights accumulated over the years.
Hugo (J.P. Conaghan) and 'Iron Man' Iggy Carney (Andy McClay) are both significantly further down the evolutionary ladder than their leader and follow everything that Harry proposes. Alongside the brothers is Mush (Richard Hughes), the ex-class clown, who has never outgrown his role as nervy, flinching cocker spaniel to Harry's ruthless master.
The explosion of these old family animosities is precipitated by the arrival of Dada Carney (Eoghan MacGiolla Bhríghde) escorting the youngest, Des (Adam Cunningham) to his new life in England with his brothers. While Dada stokes the flames, it is really the presence of the impressionable Des that provides the flashpoint. He is the innocent soul over which good and evil compete
This is Mouthpiece's fourth production, coming after their hugely successful run of 'Abigail's Party' last year. For further information contact the Alley box office on 028 7138 4444 or visit www.alley-theatre.com
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