Monday 28th April

THE MELTING POT THEATRE GROUP, NEWBRIDGE

presents

"The Lonesome West"

by MARTIN McDONAGH

(by kind permission of Samuel French Ltd./DLI Agents)

CAST

Coleman Connor....................................................,......................................................... John Bowdren

Valene Connor.................................................................................................................... Des Garrett

Girleen............................................................................................................................. 5inead Quirke

Fr. Walsh...................................................................................................................... Gerry Hipwell

Director: Hugh McGinley

Assistant Director: Jenny Adamson

Stage Manager: Arthur Carr

 Stage Assistants: Pat Brady, John O'Neill

Lighting, Sound: Susan Anderson, Hugh McGinley

Make-up: Francis Nolan, Catherine Hipwell

 Set Design and Construction: Arthur Carr, Hugh McGinley

Setting: A remote part of Ireland.

The Play:

Two bachelor brothers smoulder by the fireplace, cold in spirit and warmed by mistrust, accusation and hate. Fr. Walsh remains wedged between their antagonism and his zest for poteen and freedom from parish duties. Girleen sets this dark house on fire with her vitality and sensual fire. Throughout the conflict the author spreads sparkling gems of laughter with sudden flashes of fun.

The Group:

The Melting Pot Theatre Group was formed seven years ago. Performances to date include "Bouncers" by John Godber in 1966, "Philadelphia Here I Come" by Brian Friel in 1998 and "The Field" by John B. Keane in 2000. This is their first year to appear on the festival circuit.