This article is from page 10 of the 2011-11-15 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 10 JPG
THIS year celebrates Ennis Players 26th anniversary Supper Theatre at the Old Ground Hotel from Monday, November 21, to Thursday, November 24. One of the town’s premier pre Christmas social occasions, Ennis Players will be performing two one act productions this year.
Rae Shirley’s hilarious comedy “What shall we do with the Body” is set in a lonely country cottage. Miss Temple played by Carmel Quin, a famous crime writer is dictating her latest novel to her enigmatic secretary, Miss Worthington, played by Ailbhe McMahon. However they become increasingly worried by a number of unusual events and especially the sudden arrival of a strangely dressed visitor, played by Tony Coffey. This is a great little thriller and the audience is kept guessing as to the identity and motives of the murderer right up to the end.
The second production is a wonderfully written comedy, “The Way of All Fish” by Elaine May, whose screenplays for “Heaven Can Wait” and “Primary Colours” have earned her Academy Award Nominations. The play is set in the New York office of a high- flying businesswoman, over an impromptu dinner with her meek hard working secretary. A power game is played out between the two with sharp American humour, enriched with sinister overtones. The cast is made up of Bairbre de Barra and Amy McEnnis.
Tony Coffey takes the reins for the first time as a director with the Ennis Players and will produce “What shall we do with the Body”, with the veteran Joe Varden directing “The Way of All Fish”.
Ennis Players have reduced their ticket price this year to € 15 which includes the two plays and a wonderful supper. The show will begin at 8pm each night and tickets can be booked through the Irish Shop in the Market at 065 6820769.
Ennis will be hosting the MACE All Ireland One-Act Finals in Glór from December 2 to December 4, so you can expect a feast of the very best in amateur theatre over the next few weeks.