Pomeroy Players
present


There Came a Gypsy Riding

by Frank McGuinness

Thursday,

7 March 2024

8.00 p.m.




Important: The theatre doors will close strictly at 8.00!
Please be seated by 7.50.

(Please note: no food or drink will be allowed in the theatre during any performance, as this is a competition.)



The Play

The McKenna family convenes at their remote West Ireland holiday home to mark the 21st birthday of their late son Gene. Eccentric cousin Bridget appears along the causeway, inviting herself for birthday cake and conversation, and ready to expose a family secret.


The Cast

Bridget

Liz Lagan

Louise

Sarah-Jane McCrory

Simon

Sean Hurson

Margaret

Eilis Kelly

Leo

Damien McGirr


Crew

Director

John Goodfellow

Lighting

Eddie Fitzpatrick
Justin Doherty

Sound

Sarah Nugent

Stage Manager

Majella McCallan
Martin Kelly

Set Design

John Goodfellow
Marty Kelly
Declan Callan

Stage Crew

Plunkett Nugent
Marty Kelly
Declan Callan
Seamus Corrigan
Seamus Beggs
Mary Doyle
Anne Goodfellow
Kieran Begley
Ann Begley



The Group

Pomeroy Players are 37 years in existence. Over the last number of years, the groups repertoire has included classics such as Playboy of the Western World, Juno and the Paycock. The company have enjoyed much success on the festival circuit. The most noteworthy performances are Philadelphia Here I Come, See How They Run, Pools Paradise, A View from the Bridge and Tarry Flynn.