The Banteer Drama Group Are Fantastic!

After a successful run in the Glen Theatre Banteer, The Banteer Drama Group recently made a trip to the Market Place Theatre in Co. Armagh for one of their final performances of Seperate Beds

Directed by Tadhg and Con O’Keeffe, the ensemble cast comprised of Tim Stuart, Tadhg O’Keeffe, Cathy Bailey, Diane O’Sullivan, Ann Kearney, Tadhg Curtin, Eileen Houlihan, Seamus O’Keeffe, and in the role of Sarah Rea, Maureen O’Brien and Marie Burke. Musicians were Gerry O’Callaghan and Billy O’Brien. On lights and sound was Juliette Bailey (pictured right). Set design and prop masters were Caitlin Houlihan and Maureen O’Brien. Set builders were Daniel Bailey and Kevin Angland.

To use a frequent exclaimation by Andy, the ramshackle painter in the play; the audience’s reaction to the play has been fantastic. Launching on Easter Sunday night to a full house, it went from there with big numbers coming and leaving with big smiles.

Two more performances are to come - Saturday, May 27th in the Glen Theater, Banteer will be in aid of Marymount Hospice. It will be a bitter-sweet performance as fellow cast mate, Noreen O’Connell, passed away before Christmas after a battle with cancer. Noreen had performed in the role of Sarah in previous years and so that night will be for her; still much loved and much missed. The final performance will be on Sunday, June 4th in Rockchapel. For further information contact 029 56239.