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
Sat, 23 Feb 2002, 11:39 amWalter Plinge
I attended the play on Thursday night and enjoyed every minute of it.
I felt drawn into the story immediately and was surprised to discover afterwards that the play actually runs for two and a half hours.
The play opens with Dennis (John Dunne) and Patch (Noel O' Neill) who both gave very strong performances and brought a tear to my eye. The action provided by the soldiers, Reynolds (Peter Niblett) and Lt Boyd (Paul Abbott), along with very real sound effects, made the first act move very fast.
Cathy McStravick (Brigid Mary) and Paul Abbott (Lt Boyd) were excellent in their roles and surely gave the performance of their lifetimes.
Although act two seemed slower in pace, this was broken up by the three wounded soldiers who provided a comedic element and allowed some relief from the heavy going drama.
Overall I think the cast were excellent and I enjoyed the play. I strongly suggest that you go and see the play before it finishes.
I felt drawn into the story immediately and was surprised to discover afterwards that the play actually runs for two and a half hours.
The play opens with Dennis (John Dunne) and Patch (Noel O' Neill) who both gave very strong performances and brought a tear to my eye. The action provided by the soldiers, Reynolds (Peter Niblett) and Lt Boyd (Paul Abbott), along with very real sound effects, made the first act move very fast.
Cathy McStravick (Brigid Mary) and Paul Abbott (Lt Boyd) were excellent in their roles and surely gave the performance of their lifetimes.
Although act two seemed slower in pace, this was broken up by the three wounded soldiers who provided a comedic element and allowed some relief from the heavy going drama.
Overall I think the cast were excellent and I enjoyed the play. I strongly suggest that you go and see the play before it finishes.