1930’S AMERICA: GANGSTERS, GAMBLERS, SINNERS!

This is what Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School takes to the stage of Newry City Hall on Friday 17th October – Wednesday 22nd October (Matinee for Primary Schools, Thursday 16th October).

Damon Runyon’s short story about New York’s Gangsters was turned into a Musical Comedy “Guys and Dolls” by Frank Loesser in the 1950’s and became an immediate hit. “Adelaide’s Lament”, “I’ve Never Been in Love before”, and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin the Boat”, have become some of Broadway’s funniest, most romantic, most well-known show tunes.

Newry continues to produce amazing theatrical talent and this show will be no different with female leads Sarah Brown and Niamh Murphy playing alongside Barry Sands and David McEnteggart. All this will be supplemented by a highly enthusiastic and energetic cast and chorus who have been working for weeks to achieve their best on opening night.

Director Joe Smyth, Drama Teacher in the school, is well known to Newry audiences with his many roles in great Newpoint Productions and Newry Musical Society shows. Joe has proven his talents with All-Ireland and Ulster Drama awards in the past. Musical Director Dominic Wadsworth, (Head of Music in the school) is making his first appearance in Newry City Hall but when it is known that he is part of those great Newry Theatrical, Dance and Musical families, the Moans and Nolans, then we know we can expect the best. Choreography is in the hands or feet of well known Newry Dance Teacher Ann Marie Brady and the show is produced by Abbey’s experienced and creative Head of Drama Mary MacGinty. Add to that the re-inforcement of all the talent of the staff in the school, then Newry can rightly look forward to a very exciting five days of theatre.

Tickets are already selling fast so if you want the seat you desire please contact the General Office in the school at 028 30263142.