Little Moon Of Alban
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 11:14 pmSean4 posts in thread
Little Moon Of Alban
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 11:14 pmI attended the show on Sat night, I was not familiar with the play or the playwright James Costigan. I was surprised by the show and while it took mw a while to settle into I was engrossed by the end.
I expected the play to centre around the troubles in Ireland and the long suffering of the oppressed Irish. Instead I was presented with a play that looks beyond the obvious social and political issues, tests faith and challenges the notion of what disguise love takes.
The character of Brigid Mary Mangan was very well played by Catherine McStravick, her courageous and emotional journey was well plotted and acted, her commitment to her character and journey was just excellent There was able support from Paul Abott (Lt Kenneth Boyd) who played a dry and very dislikable character with aplomb.
I also enjoyed Pat Dunne as Father Curran as well as Judy Walsh as Brigid Marys mother. Noel ONeill (Director) played Patch Keegan, an activist during the troubles with great energy and helped kick up the tempo of the play.
There was a wide range of experience and talent involved with this production (cast of 18), but congratulations to Noel for making this mostly seamless. I thought that the lighting design was excellent helping greatly with scene transitions, The Irish club
is not an ideal location, but the space is used well.
I can only suggest you challenge your notion of plays at the Irish club (if you have any and see this play before it finishes,it may make you question your boundriesand you may never look at your enemy the same again......
I expected the play to centre around the troubles in Ireland and the long suffering of the oppressed Irish. Instead I was presented with a play that looks beyond the obvious social and political issues, tests faith and challenges the notion of what disguise love takes.
The character of Brigid Mary Mangan was very well played by Catherine McStravick, her courageous and emotional journey was well plotted and acted, her commitment to her character and journey was just excellent There was able support from Paul Abott (Lt Kenneth Boyd) who played a dry and very dislikable character with aplomb.
I also enjoyed Pat Dunne as Father Curran as well as Judy Walsh as Brigid Marys mother. Noel ONeill (Director) played Patch Keegan, an activist during the troubles with great energy and helped kick up the tempo of the play.
There was a wide range of experience and talent involved with this production (cast of 18), but congratulations to Noel for making this mostly seamless. I thought that the lighting design was excellent helping greatly with scene transitions, The Irish club
is not an ideal location, but the space is used well.
I can only suggest you challenge your notion of plays at the Irish club (if you have any and see this play before it finishes,it may make you question your boundriesand you may never look at your enemy the same again......
RE: Little Moon Of Alban
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 11:40 amWalter Plinge
I approached this production with some trepidation but can honestly say that this was the first show at the Irish Club that I have ever been able to understand. Normally the accents are too thick and too fast for me to follow.
I had not come across Catherine McStravick before and was very impressed with her utter assurance in her part. As Brigid Mary she led us from joy to sadness to anger and back again without missing a beat. Her relationship with the wounded English Lieutenent (Paul Abbott), who had led the platoon which killed her fiancee, was a study in mixed emotions.
Director Noel O'Neill's use of lighting and an absolute minimum of set worked really well, although at times the stage area seemed a bit drear.
I sympathised with the cast on Saturday night because of the noise coming from upstairs, but I guess that is a function of the venue. I believe this play still runs this weekend, please go and see it!
Stuart
I had not come across Catherine McStravick before and was very impressed with her utter assurance in her part. As Brigid Mary she led us from joy to sadness to anger and back again without missing a beat. Her relationship with the wounded English Lieutenent (Paul Abbott), who had led the platoon which killed her fiancee, was a study in mixed emotions.
Director Noel O'Neill's use of lighting and an absolute minimum of set worked really well, although at times the stage area seemed a bit drear.
I sympathised with the cast on Saturday night because of the noise coming from upstairs, but I guess that is a function of the venue. I believe this play still runs this weekend, please go and see it!
Stuart