A very pleasant evening at Killarney Library celebrating Bloomsday.

The Nervous faces of from left: Hugh Jordan, Mary Murphy, Mabel Counihan, Peggy Doolan, Liz Ryan, Patricia McSherry, Betty Rohan and Siobhan MaCauliffe (just out of frame)

Mabel Counihan

James Joyce loved music and the evening was suitably filled with performances of songs from his era. 

Joyce's portrait oversaw proceedings; hopefully with an approving eye :)

Siobhan MaCauliffe 

Elegant attire is always must for the occasion of Bloomsday

Betty Rohan who lent her sweet singing voice for the occasion

Preparations for the Celebration of Bloomsday at Killarney Library on 16th June 2016.

The vital source materials

As always, there was a good woman behind the man

A refreshing cupán tae

Practicing readings and rehearsing songs

Practicing readings and Rehearsing songs

Practicing readings and rehearsing songs

DÓCHAS DRAMA presents “A JAMES JOYCE SELECTION BOX”  at Killarney Library on Bloomsday 16^th of June.

Members of Dóchas will read selections from Joyce’s short stories, letters and some of his poems.

There will be a snippet or two from “Ulysses” and perhaps one of the more accessible passages from “Finnegan’s Wake”.  

Some of the songs of the early 1900s which are referred to in his work will feature too.

Killarney Library 6.30 to 7.30 on Thursday 16^th of June 2016 

3 One Act Plays: The Bear, The Last Post and Ribbons taking place in The Killarney Avenue on the 17th, 18th and 19th of February 2016 @ 8pm each Night.

Romance, intrigue, loyalty, challenges and opportunities at Killarney Avenue Hotel!

Dóchas Drama Group returns to Killarney Avenue Hotel on February 17^th, 18^th and 19^th when three one-act plays will be presented at 8pm nightly.

“The Bear” by Anton Chekhov is a hilarious comedy. We meet the grieving widow Elena (played by Siobhan McAuliffe), the opinionated, egotistical Gregory (played by Hugh Jordan) and the faithful manservant, Luka (played by Don Rohan) who is confused by the behaviour of both! What transpires in Elena’s drawing on a sunny afternoon is a surprise to all!

In “Last Post” by Jean McConnell Felicity (played by Mabel Counihan) is amazed when she receives a letter she was not expecting. A visit from the young, attractive Mary O’Reilly (played by Liz Sherry) brings news which challenges her patience and dignity. Who has the last laugh?????

“Ribbons” is a play by promising young Irish playwright, Elaine Murphy which was produced at the Abbey Theatre in 2013 and received much praise as did her play “Little Gem” in recent years.  In “Ribbons” we meet Glenda (played by Patricia McSherry) who has invited Lewis (played by Daniel McCarthy) to her apartment in the hope of strengthening their relationship. Both have stories to tell which are revealed over a cup of tea!

Relationships, love lost and found, loyalty and deceit – all human life is there!

Surprises, amusement and entertainment – all guaranteed!

Three plays, three authors from three different countries, from three different periods all with themes and characters with whom we can all identify and recognise. Times change but people are always the same????

Dóchas members look forward to seeing you at Killarney Avenue Hotel on Wednesday, February 17^th, Thursday, February 18^th and Friday, February 19^th at 8pm nightly. And at the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare on Saturday, February 20^th.

Rehearsals Well underway for February's Production of Three 1 Act Plays!

Dóchas Drama Group are rehearsing with gusto for Three 1 Act plays that will take place in the Killarney Avenue on the 17th, 18th and 19th of February at 8pm each night.

The plays chosen are:

Ribbons by Elaine Murphy 

The Last Post by Jean McConnell

The Bear by Anton Chekov 

Keep an eye out for the upcoming publicity in the local papers and visit our Facebook and the Dóchas Drama Group website dochasdramagroup.blogspot.com for further updates and information.

Take a Bow!

We would like to thank our faithful audiences for the support we received for last week's production. 

We are happy to report a great turnout for all four nights, with some full houses too!

For now, we will enjoy a little rest, only to turn our attention head-on to the upcoming 

Kerry Drama Festival 

DATES:    March 6th to March 14th  ( 9 nights)

VENUE:    Ivyleaf Arts Centre, Castleisland.

TIME:       8pm.

ADJUDICATOR: Tony Rushforth.

BOOKING: 0667141135

 DATE / PLAY / AUTHOR / DRAMA GROUP /SECTION.

Fri. 6th / The 39 Steps. / Patrick Barlow. / Corofin Drama Group. / Open

Sat. 7th. / Portia Coughlan. / Marina Carr. / Brideview Drama Group. / Open.

Sun. 8th. / Trad. / Mark Doherty. /  Shoestring Theatre Company. / Open.

Mon. 9th. / Be My Baby. /  Amanda Whittington. / Holycross/Ballycahill D.G. / Confined.

Tues. 10th. / Cupid Wore Skirts. / Sam Cree. / Mullagh Entire D.G. / Confined.

Wed. 11th. / Takin’ Over the Asylum. / Donna Francechild. / Ballyduff Drama Group. / Open.

                            

Thurs. 12th. / Conversations on a Homecoming. / Tom Murphy. / Palace Players Fermoy. / Open.                              

Fri. 13th. / Death and the Maiden. / Ariel Dorfman. / Kilmeen Drama Group. / Open.

Sat. 14th. / Family Plot. / Darragh Carville. / Skibberean Theatre Society. / Confined.

February Production!

Dóchas Drama Group Killarney

proudly presents

February 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th

KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL

8pm 

"LOSERS" by Brian Friel 
Directed by Don Rohan

Losers is a play about two unconventional lovers Hanna and Andy, trying to make a relationship while being watched constantly. Be it the diversion of prayers, or the mis-fit into Catholic expectations - there are many hurdles to be mastered by the pair! If and how their love endures, remains for us to find out.......

"NO ROMANCE" by Nancy Harris
Directed by Mabel Counihan

In No Romance, we meet Carmel and Joe at the wake of his mother. After 25 years of marriage, surely one knows all about the other..... However, we are about to find out all kinds of surprising secrets about the couple....

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Please come early to secure seats. We wish all our patrons an enjoyable night and look forward to seeing you!