Beyond the Brooklyn Sky at The Source Thurles
Red Kettle Theatre Company and Garter Lane Arts Centre present
Beyond the Brooklyn Sky
Written by Michael Hillard Mulcahy
Directed by Peter Sheridan
A compelling play about a group of friends that grew up together in Kerry and emigrated to the States in the 80’s, some of them stayed, some of them came back, got married but they all went their separate ways. Now they’re all meeting up back in what was their local village dancehall to celebrate the return of one of their own Jack Flynn who has flown single-handed across the Atlantic in a small plane.
Beyond The Brooklyn Sky is an unapologetic theatrical soap opera, full of sentiment and nostalgia, lovers and secrets, and is all the more enjoyable for it. With shows such as The Shawshank Redemption and I Keano under his belt, director Peter Sheridan does a fantastic job marshaling the forces at to create a memorable, moving and magnificent production that hits all the emotional triggers. This production has some of the best actors in the country including Fair City star Una Kavanagh, Tom Crean star and creator Aidan Dooley, Game of Thrones star Vinnie McCabe, you will be riveted from the start.
What audiences are saying:
‘Great writing, believable characters, funny and moving performances. Can’t wait to see it again.’
‘Saw it last night, a truly moving play, acted magnificently! Well done to all involved, I think I will go see it again. Would highly recommend everyone to go and see it and support a wonderful company.’
‘I cannot recommend this enough! If you want to go and see a great play then check this out. It’s brilliant! And don’t forget your tissues.’
What the critics are saying:
‘Startlingly relevant… a terrific production ….entirely convincing – Irish Times
Lovingly drawn and well executed…you’ll walk away from this play invested in the characters‘ – Entertainment.ie
A play I would heartily recommend…so and see it…some of the best acting you are going to see‘ WLRFM
Beyond the Brooklyn Sky
Wednesday 13 and 14 November 8pm
The Source Arts Centre Thurles
€18/15 concession
Box Office 0504 90204, web; thesourceartscentre.ie
