Droichead Presents Drama: Theatre Club Autumn/Winter 2023

Droichead Presents Drama: Theatre Club Autumn/Winter 2023

Droichead are thrilled to announce our THEATRE CLUB for Autumn/Winter 2023. This season we have a programme of six unique shows, including a work in progress and a trip off-site to the Abbey Theatre as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.

The season will kick off with Quintessence Theatre returning with their acclaimed show ‘The Curious Case of Albert Cashier’ before embarking on a national tour; and also features the return of Fishamble and Pat Kinevane with his acclaimed new production ‘King’.

Set up in 2017, and heading into its 11th season, Droichead Theatre Club brings audiences together to see a play, and like a book club, our audiences can share their views, thoughts and impressions informally post show with the cast and creatives. If this is your first or your 50th play, it doesn’t matter, come along, and be part of the drama at Droichead.

Six great shows (including one work in progress) for €77 including ticket & return bus trip from Drogheda to the Abbey Theatre. BOOK ONLINE or call 041 9833946 to be part of the Drama at Droichead.

Cassandra is having a crisis. Its easy being talented, ambitious and charismatic. What’s hard is living in the real world. What happens when the consequences of our poor choices hunt us down and punish us? What happens when the borders of what is real and what is imagined begin to melt. A dark, new comedy-musical.

Contains references to Borderline Personality Disorder, Self Harm, Verbal and Physical Violence.

SOMEWHERE OUT THERE YOU
by Nancy Harris
WEDS 25 OCT | 7.30PM | The Abbey Theatre

Nancy Harris’s dazzling world premiere, is a romantic comedy with a twist, playfully unravelling the love stories we weave for ourselves and inviting us to question what compels us to tell them in the first place.

This trip offsite is to the Abbey Theatre, including a ticket & return bus trip from Drogheda to the Abbey Theatre, a post-show tea/coffee and chat in the Abbey Bar. This is a Theatre Club Exclusive and can only be booked as part of our Theatre Club membership.

OLIVER CROMWELL IS REALLY VERY SORRY
by Anthony Keigher, Sam Curtis Lindsay and ÓDÚ | Anthony Keigher
SAT 18 NOV | 8pm

A musical about a man the English don’t remember and the Irish will never forget. Ollie’s Army returns for an evening of historical re-enactments, pop anthems, and chaotic entertainment, all centered around the apologetic figure of Oliver Cromwell.

Winner of Best Ensemble at Dublin Fringe Festival. Nominated for Best Production, Best Sound Scape, Best Costume and the Audience Choice Award at Irish Times Theatre Awards 2022.

KING
by Pat Kinevane | Fishamble: The New Play Company
THU 23 NOV | 8pm

KING tells the story of Cork man Luther, named after his Granny Bee Baw’s hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As an Elvis impersonator. The play explores prejudice, privilege, and resilience, as Luther struggles to live life to the full.

Fishamble and Pat Kinevane have previously collaborated on FORGOTTEN, SILENT, UNDERNEATH, and BEFORE, which have won major international awards including Olivier, Fringe First, Herald Archangel, Adelaide Fringe, and Helen Hayes awards.

SUPER-BOGGER
by Clare Monnelly | Livin’ Dred in association with Droichead Arts Centre
THU 30 NOV | 8pm

Livin’ Dred Theatre present the World Premiere of Super-Bogger by award-winning writer Clare Monnelly. A one-man whirlwind performance, featuring award-winning actor Aaron Monaghan, Super-Bogger is the hilarious origin-story of Ireland’s first superhero, and a provocative deep dive into the fragmented mind of a modern, middle-aged parent.