Clonmel Theatre Guild held its AGM on Tuesday 4th July 2017. Chairperson Carol Acheson told the members that 2016/17 was a highly successful year for the Guild and that she was delighted with all the guild achieved during the past year. She said the guild had staged two very successful productions with Murder at Mole End at dinner theatre in November and The Field in the White Memorial Theatre … [Read more...]
Meet the People Behind the Scenes
May 26, 2017 By
No production would be possible without those who work tirelessly behind the scenes. We salute them here. … [Read more...]
Tipperary hurling legend stars in iconic Irish drama by Dylan White
May 26, 2017 By
Tipperary hurling icon John Leahy was amongst the stars of a recent Clonmel history making production of John B. Keane’s ‘The Field’. Clonmel Theatre Guild brought the curtains down on the masterly crafted play to rapturous applause at a packed White Memorial Theatre on Friday night (May 19). Predominantly set in auctioneer Mick Flanagan’s (John Leahy) pub, the Guild recreated the work of … [Read more...]
Powerful drama to make Clonmel history
April 27, 2017 By
For the first time ever, John B Keane’s epic drama ‘The Field’ will take to the stage at the White Memorial Theatre in Clonmel from 16th-19th May 2017. With a powerful strong cast under the direction of Anne Williamson, Clonmel Theatre Guild is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of this production. Rehearsals are in full swing while the crew behind the scenes are working hard building a … [Read more...]
Meet the Characters in The Field
March 7, 2017 By
Thady "The Bull" McCabe (Ger Meagher) The play's main character and anti-hero, Bull is as strong as an ox - and just as powerful. Having grazed and rented Maggie Butler's field for five years, along with his son Tadhg, Bull believes he is the rightful owner. "The Bird" O'Donnell (Kevin Fahey) A mischievous calf buyer and a regular at Flanagan's pub, Bird is an acquaintance of The … [Read more...]
John B Keane’s The Field
February 3, 2017 By
Clonmel Theatre Guild is delighted to announce our next production is John B Keane’s powerful drama “The Field.” Directed by Anne Williamson this production will be staged in the White Memorial Theatre on 16th-19th May 2017. The Field is perhaps John B. Keane’s best known play. This powerful play has the 'Bull' McCabe as its central character. 'The Bull' is a tenant farmer with a ferocious … [Read more...]
Meet the People Behind the Scenes
November 10, 2016 By
No play could make it to the stage without the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Let us introduce them to you. … [Read more...]
Meet the Cast of Murder at Mole End
November 2, 2016 By
Clonmel Theatre Guild is buzzing with excitement as final preparations are being made for their upcoming dinner theatre production of Karen Doling’s hilarious who dunnit “Murder at Mole End”. The cast are busy rehearsing under the watchful eye and skilful guidance of director Carolanne Mullooly, while the behind the scenes crew are hard at work designing, building & decorating the set, … [Read more...]
“Why is that so Funny?” Comedy Workshop
October 2, 2016 By
Clonmel Theatre Guild is delighted announce that well-known local Director and Performer Amy Hill returns to facilitate a comedy workshop “Why is that so funny?” on Saturday 15th October in St Oliver’s Community Hall, Clonmel from 2pm to 5pm. About the Workshop Amy has devised a three hour fun filled workshop based on the principles and practices of comedic performance for stage. This … [Read more...]
Readings for Murder at Mole End
August 23, 2016 By
Readings for Murder at Mole End take place on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th September 2016 in Raheen House Hotel at 7.30pm. Anyone interested in being part of this production either to audition for a part or get involved behind the scenes are welcome to come along. We look forward to seeing you there. … [Read more...]