The well-known and much loved Duiske Players Drama Group are currently in rehearsals for this year’s production of Raymond Dyer’s Wanted – One Body!, which takes place on Thursday – Saturday, May 1st-3rd under the capable direction of group newcomer Joanne Hennessy. This play was last produced by the group 20 years ago and they are delighted to revisit it with three of the original cast re-appearing in this production.
The group was delighted to welcome Joanne Hennessy to the director’s chair this year, bringing to it a wealth of experience from other drama adventures, including and not limited to recent directorial works with the well-respected Barnstorm Theatre Company.
Wanted – One Body! by Raymond Dyer is an hilarious murder mystery play set in the gloomy old house of the recently deceased Mr. Barraclough. When his body mysteriously vanishes, chaos ensues among the suspicious staff and guests. As secrets unravel and strange events unfold, the play delivers a clever mix of suspense, slapstick, and farce. With its quirky characters and fast-paced twists, Wanted – One Body! keeps the audience laughing while trying to solve the mystery.
The cast is as follows:
John Meaney, Nathan Dunne, Edel Bolger, Margaret Whelan, Rebecca Murphy, Caroline Cotter, Adrian Kavanagh, Peter Prendergast, Jim Kielthy and Lily Brennan
Speaking last week at the launch of the performance schedule, director Joanne Hennessy commented “This has been a wonderful play to work on, and it really encapsulates all that is good about an ensemble in theatre – the blend of suspense and comedy ensures that the audience is kept laughing while eagerly trying to piece together the truth.”
Group Chairperson, Lily Brennan added “This is a light-hearted and entertaining play that parodies the traditional haunted house genre,” she continued “An amount of work has gone into this play with the director, cast and crew working tirelessly in pursuit of perfection and we look forward to hearing the audience’s reaction to our efforts.”
The group boasts great talent in terms of stage management and set design and again this year Eamonn Doherty is in charge of creating the set, with Liz O’Neill looking after set dressing and stage management. Feekie O’ Brien will look after the lights and Mark Bolger will operate the soundscape. Stas Bolger will be looking after continuity and Bonnie Prendergast, Nancy Moloney, Marian Kielthy, Liz Whelan & Edward Hayden will lead the front of house along with other members and friends of the Duiske Players Drama Group.
The play will take place in the Abbey Hall in Graiguenamanagh at 8pm on Thursday – Saturday, May 1st-3rd. Tickets are €12. Seating is unrestricted and is allocated on a first come, first served basis.
