Butt Drama Circle
present


The Ripple Effect
(Open)

by Robert Scott

Friday,

7 November 2025
7.30 p.m. Start of Evening

(Length of Play: 40 Minutes)


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



The Play

“Forget what you read, forget what you’ve heard, see the story rewind to its beginning. Only after you’ve seen it all - will you be able to judge.” There’s no doubt that Eva has murdered Timothy – she’s still holding the gun. But what drove her to kill? Was it fate, or the random collision of people and circumstances? Who, ultimately, is to blame?


The Cast

Eva

Darien McMenamin

Nicola

Donna-Marie Doherty

Timothy

Michael Given King

Gavin

Mickey McMahon


Crew

Director

Shaun Laverty

Stage Manager

Liam Reed

Stage Crew

Kathleen McGowan
Benrie Thompson
Marina Mercinekova

Lighting

Brian Bonner

Sound

Ciaran O'Neill

Production Design

J C Bonner



The Group

Established in 1959 in the Twin Towns of Ballybofey & Stranorlar in County Donegal. Apart from its own amateur drama, musical & panto productions, we regularly participate in regional and national drama festivals. Our recent successes include winning The 2021 All Ireland Open One Act Finals in Ennis, 2nd place Open at the 2023 All Ireland One Act Finals and 3rd place in 2024. We also host drama festivals for both primary and second level schools and in 2025 hosted their first One Act Festival.