25th August:

Autumn season begins on Tuesday 31st August!!

The group's Autumn season kicks off on Tuesday 31st August at 8pm in the Vico Rooms, Dalkey. Click here for more information on the night, and to find out more about Shay Linehan's award winning play, 'The Cant', which will have its World Premiere in Buffalo, New York on September 9 to October 3.

29th April:

Lovers in Glasthule

Following its successful run in Killiney, Dalkey Players are bringing their production of Brian Friel's 'Lovers' to Glasthule on 8th and 9th May. More details can be found here.

8th March:

Red Roses and Petrol

Due to a bereavement, Dalkey Players regret to announce that our production of Red Roses and Petrol has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. It is our intention to stage this production at a later stage.

19th February:

Red Roses and Petrol

Red Roses and Petrol will take place in Killiney Castle on 16th to 18th March. A number of volunteers are required to help build the seating area on Sunday 14th, from 9am. The production team are also looking for four projectors. If anyone can help please email dalkeyplayers@hotmail.com.

Lovers

The cast for the upcoming production of Brian Friel's Lovers: Winners and Losers (dates to be announced) is:

Winners: Caroline Hickey (Mags), Mathew Kelly (Joe), John Walsh (Male Commentator), Sharon Nealon (Female Commentator);

Losers: Gerry Clabby (Andrew Tracey), Shirley Anne Godfrey (Hanna Wilson), Cristina Meehan (Cissy Cassidy), Emer Casey (Mrs. Wilson).

AGM

A reminder that the AGM takes place on Thursday 25th February at Carry Hall, Killiney. The meeting starts at 7.30pm.

13th January 2010:

Change to reading dates

Readings for the April production will now take place on Tuesday 19th January.

9th January 2010:

Upcoming rehearsal and reading dates

Rehearsals for Red Roses and Petrol will begin on Tuesday night, 12th January. Readings for the April production will begin on Thursday night, 14th January.

18th December 2009:

Specter finishes second in All Ireland Final

Dalkey Players production of Specter came second at the All Ireland One Act Finals in Longford, finishing just one point behind winners Bradan Players. Alan Nuzum and Aine Magennis were both nominated for the Harlequin Award, presented to the competition's best actor. Congratulations to all those involved in this hugely succesful production.

5th December 2009:

Spring-Summer Programme 2010

Readings will take place for Red Roses and Petrol directed by Norman McCausland and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You directed by Paul Travers at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th December in Carry Hall, Killiney.

15th November 2009:

Dalkey Players qualify for All Ireland Finals

Specter won best play at the Bangor One Act Festival, and as a result has qualified for the All Ireland Finals in Longford in December. Emma Jane Nulty won best director and Aine Magennis won best actress at the Festival. Again, congratulations to all those involved in the production!!

9th November 2009:

More awards for Specter

Specter took second place at both the Balbriggan and Longford One Act Festivals over the last week. The production won two awards in Longford - Aine Magennis was awarded best actress, while the play also recieved an award for 'special moment of theatre'.

5th November 2009:

New dates for 'She Stoops to Folly'

She Stoops To Folly will now be performed from December 1st to 5th at Dalkey Town Hall.

2nd November 2009:

Specter wins multiple awards in Cavan

Specter took top prize at the Cavan One Act Festival, while Aine Magennis won best actress. Congrats to all involved! Next stop on the circuit is Balbriggan on 7th November.

17th October 2009:

Shay on RTE!

Shay Linehan has a new one-hour radio play on RTE 1 tomorrow night, Sunday 18th, at 8pm. Called Red Letter Day, it's a two-hander with Cathy Belton and Don Wycherley.

15th October 2009:

Specter's One Act Festival Dates

Specter will be performing at the following One Act Festivals:

Cavan -31st October;

Balbriggan - 6th Nov;

Dunmore, Galway - 7th Nov;

Ballymahon, Longford - 8th Nov;

Bangor -12th Nov.

7th October 2009:

Upcoming workshop:

''Getting In On The Act', a series of free workshops with Paul Travers, starts this Thursday in Killiney Castle hotel at 8pm. The workshop is open to all members and is free of charge, but is limited to 10 participants. Call Paul on 0851569423 to book your place!

30th September 2009:

Readings for next productions:

Paul Travers will be directing “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You” by Christopher Durang to be entered into the Bray One Act Festival in January 2010. Dates for readings to be confirmed.

 "Red Roses and Petrol" by Joseph O'Connor will be directed by Norman McCausland and performed next March. Readings will take place in early December in Carry Hall, Killiney.

27th September 2009:

Director Emma Jane Nulty has cast 'Specter', which will be entered on the One Act Festival Circuit in October and November (there will also be two performances in the Vico in November). The cast and crew are:

Conor Biddle - Lighting Designer	Gerard Bourke - Set Designer	Aileen Byrne - Stage Manager
Emma Jane Nulty - Director	Áine Magennis - Marla	Alan Nuzum - Norris
Mary Rigney - Costume Designer

25th September 2009:

Following recent readings 'She Stoops To Folly' has been cast by Director Emer Casey.

Philip Clarke - Reverend Wilmot	Jane Cregan - Lady Blarney	Jeff Flynn - Ned Thornhill
Shirley-Anne Godfrey - Mrs. Primrose	Daire Guilfoyle - Sophy	Nick Harvey - George
Breffni Holahan - Olivia	Susie Jordan - Arabella Wilmot	Lorcan Mc Eneaney - Flamborough
Geraldine Mc Grath - Landlady	Tom Mc Loughlin - Reverend Jenks	Philip Murphy - Vicar
Kevin O'Flynn - Moses	Donal Ryan - Mr. Birchill	John Walsh - Landlord
Sara White - Miss Skeggs

Director - Emer Casey

Production Manager - Sharon Nealon

13th September 2009:

Readings for our upcoming productions of 'She Stoops To Folly' and 'Specter' will continue at Carry Hall, Killiney on Tuesday 15th September at 7.30pm.

Carry Hall is located between Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel and Killiney village. As you go towards Killiney from Dalkey there is a mini-roundabout just beyond the upper entrance of the hotel. The entrance to Carry Hall is on the right and there is parking in the grounds.

9th September 2009:

Dalkey Players' Artistic Programme for the 2009 / 2010 season has been announced:

SESSION 1:  SEPTEMBER – JANUARY

 “She Stoops To Folly” by Tom Murphy;   directed by Emer Casey.
Readings:   10th September, Carry Hall, Killiney Hill Road.
Production Dates:  17th – 20th November, Dalkey Town Hall.

A wonderful, lively, large-cast comedy that recounts the onslaught of misfortunes that beset the Primrose family.  From his lonely prison cell, the unworldly vicar, Dr. Primrose, relates the misadventures that have caused his downfall and brought disintegration and ruin to his loved ones. Derived from Oliver Goldsmith’s classic novel, “The Vicar of Wakefield", this is truly a delightful play, peopled with thieves, pimps, bawds, lechers and imposters who will prey on innocence unless God – or the ruling class – takes a hand!
Song & Dance involved

“Specter”by Don Nigro;  directed by Emma Jane Nulty.
Readings:   10th September, Carry Hall, Killiney Hill Road.
One Act Festival Circuit:  October / November

“Specter” is a drama. A man driving down a deserted road during a rainstorm swerves to avoid hitting a woman who has suddenly appeared from nowhere. His car ends up planted in a ditch, and she winds up in his front seat. Do they plan to make love, kill each other, or both? In a stunning series of conversations, we see the two characters play mind and power games with each other with malicious glee.

Workshops (dates TBC):
Movement & Dance:  Nadia Quick, Dance Teacher & Director.
Lighting:  Barry Donaldson, Technical Manager, Mill Theatre.
Voice-work:  Lua McIraith, Dalkey Players Member.
Basic I.T. / Sound: Tom Mac Mahon & Rory Geoghegan, Dalkey Players Members.

SESSION 2: JANUARY – MARCH

“Sister Mary Ignatius explains it all for you” by Christopher Durang
Directed by Paul Travers
Bray One Act Festival, January 2010.

“Red Roses and Petrol”by Joseph O’Connor; directed by Norman McCausland.
March 2010.

 “The Lonesome West” by Martin McDonagh; directed by Lorcan McEneaney.
April 2010

SESSION 3: MAY -JUNE

“The Mechanicals” (from A Midsummer Nights Dream) by William Skakespeare
Directed by John Walsh
Outdoor Performance, May 2010.

“B2B2” – our End-of-Season Production
June 2010.
A series of ‘shorts’, sketches & excerpts from plays.
Produced and directed by Group Members