Glenamaddy Players to stage Auburn’s fascinating ‘Proof’

Winner of a Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David Auburn’s play ‘Proof’ is a moving exploration of the nature of genius, women in mathematics, and father-daughter relationships.

Glenamaddy Players, who celebrated their 50th anniversary last year, will present ‘Proof’ at the Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy on Friday, February 24th, and Saturday, February 25th, at 8 pm nightly.

Glenamaddy Players have had huge success over the years. They have qualified for the AllIreland Three-Act Confined finals on several occasions, most recently in 2022 with ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ by Martin McDonagh, which finished in second place.

As for ‘Proof’, the story centres on an enigmatic woman called Catherine (played by Anna Flaherty), her brilliant father (John Donlon), an unanticipated suitor (Cian Boyle), and Catherine’s strong-willed sister Claire (Niamh O’Flanagan).

After the discovery of groundbreaking proof, Catherine is confronted with the question of how much of her mathematician father’s brilliance did she inherit – and is that the only thing he passed on to her?

This award-winning play is clever and fastpaced, creating moments of wit and pain with equal impact.

The great cast are served by a very committed crew, who are once again determined to present the standard of professionalism the audience has come to expect over many years of drama tradition in Glenamaddy.

The production is directed by Coman Keaveny

Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin entries

The closing date for receipt of entries for Roscommon Co. Fleadh in Strokestown during Easter Weekend is Monday, 27th of February. No late entries.

Entries and fees for Roscommon Town branch of Comhaltas, must be with an rúnaí, Patricia Morris, 1 The Spinney, Abbeytown, on or before that date. Competitions will be held on Easter Monday.

Entry forms can be obtained from Facebook page – comhaltasbaileroscomain, or personally from Patricia Morris, or from Bill Cunningham, 1 Cloonbrackna Avenue. Further information from 087 931 6673 or morrispatricia07@ gmail.com

Entries closing for 2023 Texaco Art Competition

Roscommon primary and secondary school teachers, whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition, are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries this year is Tuesday, February 28th

Last year over 360 pupils from schools in Co. Roscommon submitted entries to the competition.

Now in its 69th year, the Texaco Children’s Art Competition is widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. Details are available at www.texacochildrensart.com

Theatrical magic at the Arts Centre

and will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy on Friday, February 24th, and Saturday, February 25th, at 8 pm nightly before touring on the festival circuit in early March. To book your place to see the performance, contact 086-2045896.