Leslie Black PhotographySaint Catherine’s Day tells the story of different generations of romantic Irish balladeers and how they view their occupation. Read more …
Glib, shallow professionalism has replaced their originally noble purpose as singers. A remarkable thing happens during a moment of musical truth which throws them all into confusion.
‘’Never underestimate the power of cheap music.’’ Noel Coward
Fun, entertaining fare, much enlivened by fine performances and comic musical pastiche.
Marra’s play concerns itself with the strange borderlands between fraudulent showbiz tat, and genuine, transforming inspiration; and that tension is brilliantly captured in Richard conlon’s superb central performance as Columba.
An amusing and zippy trip through a nightmarish day in the life of a performer in crisis, while some of the more surreal scenes can lack direction, ultimately, the point is made that staying true to your art is the best gift you can give yourself — and the world.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday March 28, 2011, until Saturday April 2, 2011. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee from Tuesday April 5, 2011, until Saturday April 9, 2011. More info: www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk
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