Wishing all our clients, colleagues and friends in theatre, TV and film a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas
Playboy The Musical
This August, Castaway Client Fia Rua is touring Ireland with a musical production of The Playboy of the Western World, adapted by Diarmuid De Faoite and Justin McCarthy.
"Our travelling troupe of 15 players will visit IMMA in Dublin, Killarney and Coole Park, Co. Galway. This mischievous, musical adaptation of Synge’s classic will also feature legendary actress Kate O’Toole plus some special musical guests and is being presented outdoors under canvas, in the style of a 1950’s theatrical fit-up! Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!
The Playboy of the Western World – The Musical always gets the audience dancing in the aisles, or in this case, in a tent!
This musical version of JM Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World is set in a radio studio in 1959 and includes a full cast, a live band and two foley artists creating hilarious live sound effects. Written by Diarmuid De Faoite and Justin McCarthy, with music by Justin McCarthy, the musical is a live version of their award winning radio play broadcast by RTE."
The show has been staged previously in the Town Hall Theatre & Galway Summer Garden to critical acclaim, with Judy Murphy at the Galway City Tribune calling it “a production that offers pure escapism, quality and fun….it’s a tonic”.
Tour dates are between August 5th and 29th, and tickets are available on playboythemusical.ie - Break a leg Fia!
http://castawayactors.com/2021/07/fia-rua-playboy-musical/
An Ant Called Amy Trailer
Check out the beautiful trailer for An Ant Called Amy, a new play for children by Julie Sharkey.
This is a story about an ant called Amy (an award winning ant I might add), her brother Andy and a Brown Spider. A story about a busy little ant who learns to slow down. Suitable for ages 5-8.
It's available for free from 9am today and tomorrow as part of Roscommon Arts Centre's Crinniu na nÓg programme.
Watch here: https://roscommonartscentre.ie/event/an-ant-called-amy-i-crinniu-na-nog-2021/
#crinniunanóg CreativeIrl
Finding You - Official Trailer
We’re so excited to share the trailer for Finding You, a new romantic comedy featuring Castaway clients Ciarán McMahon and Helen Roche. Ciarán plays Seán, a loving father who runs the bed-and-breakfast where Finley comes to stay. Helen plays Fiona, sister of Cathleen; they haven’t been speaking to each other for many years…why?
Violinist Finley Sinclair travels to an Irish coastal village to begin her semester studying abroad. At the bed-and-breakfast run by her host family, she encounters Beckett Rush, a handsome actor who’s filming another installment of his medieval movie franchise. As romance sparks between the unlikely pair, Beckett ignites a journey of discovery for Finley — transforming her heart, her music and her outlook on life.
Written and directed by Brian Baugh, the film also stars Rose Reid, Katherine McNamara, Patrick Bergin, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Judith Hoag, with Tom Everett Scott and Vanessa Redgrave. It was shot exclusively in Ireland, in and around Dublin, Claire, Offaly and Kildare. The film’s “village set” location was in the beautiful town of Carlingford.
The film was released in US Theaters on May 14th, so keep an eye out for it in Irish cinemas and screens soon!
http://castawayactors.com/2021/06/finding-you/
The Titans That Built America - Trailer
It's less than one week until the premiere of The History Channel's The Titans That Built America, which features Castaway client David O'Meara. David plays the role of Billy Durant, a leading pioneer of the United States automobile industry.
The History Channel’s latest epic 3-night miniseries event #TitansThatBuiltAmerica is here! You may know the names, but do you know the story of how they became such iconic brands? Take an inside look at the history behind some of the world’s greatest innovators such as Boeing, Ford and DuPont, and learn how they rose to the top. Premieres Memorial Day, Monday 31st of May.
Check out the trailer below for a taste of what's to come... we can't wait to watch it!
http://castawayactors.com/2021/05/david-omeara-titans-built-america/
