There’s a lot of uisce imithe faoin droichead since the Kerry Drama Festival was resuscitated at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre here in Castleisland in March 1988.
Sadly, also, there are many people who were central to the running of the event down through all those years gone to their eternal reward.
Island Players founder member and Kerry Drama Festival Director Jerome Stack is looking forward to a clear run this year after the set-backs for the last couple of years.
This, the 35th and 2023, Kerry Drama Festival will be held at the Ivyleaf Art Centre, Castleisland from Friday, March 3rd. to Saturday, March 11th.
The Running Order
Under the auspices of Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, the opening night play of the festival on Friday, March 3rd will be provided by the Harvest Moon Theatre Group with Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage.
Saturday, March 4th. Prosperous Dramatic Society will stage Oleanna by Davic Mamet.
Sunday, March 5th. Holycross / Ballycahill Drama Group will present Martin McDonagh’s A Skull in Connemara.
Monday, March 6th. Corofin Dramatic Society presents Stolen Child by Bairbre Ní Chaoimh and Yvonne Quinn.
Wednesday, March 8th. it’s the turn of Kilmeen Drama Group with Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward,
Friday, March 10th. Brideview Drama Group will bring The Father by Florian Zellar.
Saturday, March 11th. St. Patrick’s Drama Group will put on Dear Frankie by Niamh Gleeson.
Adjudication and Trophies Night
This is also final adjudication and presentation of trophies night. Adjudicator: Ailbhe Garvey Hughes, ADA
Shows nightly at 8pm. Admission is €10 nightly and season tickets are €60. Booking Services on: 086 1054515
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