LIMERICK’S Torch Players return to Belltable with the Irish play By the Bog of Cats.
Set in a bleak landscape in the Irish midlands this play by contemporary Irish playwright Marina Carr, follows Hester Swane, a traveller, as she embarks on a journey of vengeance to lay claim to what is hers.
This is a dark psychological drama and a hilarious dark comedy.
Hester doesn’t belong with the rest of the characters and her story is characterised by super-natural elements such as ghosts, curses and prophecies. It is a story of greed and betrayal, ethnic prejudices and profound self-sacrifice. A captivating story and portrayal of strong Irish female characters.
The cast for By the Bog of Cats are …
Ghost Fancier – Paddy Kelly (Charlie Malones)
Hester – Joanne O’Brien
Josie – Laurie Bray (playing Wednesday and Saturday Night)
Josie – Sadie Mooney (Playing Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night)
Catwoman – Brid Hartnett
Monica – Bernie Hayes
Mrs. Kilbride – Norma Hussey
Caroline – Jeanne O’Connor
Xavier – Paul McCarthy
Carthage – Peter Hayes
Father Willow – Ollie Hayes
Joseph – Padráig Lohan
Young Dunne – Paddy Kelly
Jason – Mikey O’Doherty
Waiter #2 – Justin Dunne
Playing at Belltable from Tuesday March 5 to Saturday March 9.
Recommended age: 14+
Book: limetreebelltable.ie/events/by-the-bog-of-cats/
