Ballycogley Players (Open) presents

The Beacon by Nancy Harris

Cast 

Biev: Pauline Doyle
Colm: Diarmuid Buttimer
Bonnie: Justine Murphy
Donal: Colm Doyle
Ray: Rory Cassidy

Crew

Director: Breda Hayes
Lighting: Nick Hayes & Cian Cassidy
Sound: Laura Hayes & Cian Cassidy
Stage Manager: Deirdre Bonass & Catherine Walsh
Set Design: Murt Cloney, Breda Hayes & Nick Hayes
Art Work & Seascape: Gina Murphy
Set Construction & Stage Crew: Paddy McGuire, Terence O’Byrne, Simon Dunphy, Chris Maddock, Rory Cassidy, Kathleen Tierney, Lillian O’Sullivan & Annette Dunphy

Time: Present

Place: The play is set in Biev’s cottage over a few days in summer with nine scenes in two acts.

Synopsis of Play: A mysterious accident. A dead husband. People are talking. Secrets are resurfacing from the depths. Is the past ever truly dead? Biev, a celebrated artist, has moved from Dublin to her holiday cottage on an island off the west coast of West Cork but a dark shadow from the past hangs over her. When her estranged son and his new young wife arrive to stay, she is faced with some difficult questions. 

Note: Some strong language and sexual references

Group History: Founded in 1974, Ballycogley Players Drama Group are a close-knit ensemble in South Co. Wexford. We currently have over 30 members, ranging from 17 up to 70 and are always encouraging and inviting new people to join our little family. We would like to wish all groups performing on the 2022 circuit the very best of luck.

Season tickets are available from Murphy’s shop in Ballinamore.
Nightly tickets will be available to purchase on the door each night.