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Ber O’Sullivan plays Bridie in ‘Thy Will Be Done’.

Mark the weeeknd of November 14-17 in your diary for is probably the best laugh you'll have this year. The Palace Players are staging Michael Carey's hilarious comedy 'Thy Will Be Done' from Thursday to Sunday over that weekend at The Village Arts Centre, Kilworth.

'Thy Will Be Done' tells the story of rift between two brothers that dates back over forty years. The bitterness that exists is as ripe today as it was when the 'fall-out' occurred all those years ago - and all because of a rat no less - or what happened because of a rat - or because of a fire because of the rat - or . . . Yes, it sounds a bit complicated alright, but it isn't really. What it meant though is that Jack, the son who thought the farm would be his, was branded a lunatic by his father and was banished to the cow shed for the rest of his life.

The play is set in the 1980s in Jack's home - the converted cowshed, while Peteen who inherited the farm, lives in the same yard. Martin, Peteen's son, came back from America three years ago to help his father run the farm. He was born in America, his mother having moved there before he was born. As he says himself, he is 'up to his neck in it - caught between his father and his uncle's bitterness' and as the play unfolds, the fact that his mother, in America, is battling cancer, doesn't help.

Throw in 'Bridie', Jack's home help and the comedy really comes to the fore. Bridie does a bit of cleaning and housework for Jack (who, at times, has to remind her that she's paid to do it). Irritable and nosey, she is a great hand at backing the horses but charges Jack commission on any winnings he makes as a result of her bets. A great lover of the Blessed Virgin, Bridie frowns on bad language and will not be rushed when saying The Angelus!

'Thy Will Be Done' is directed by Liam Howard who has brought John O'Doherty, Ber O'Sullivan, John Murphy and newcomer to The Palace Players, Paul Finn together for this production.

All tickets on the opening night are €10 with proceeds going to Marymount Hospice (€12/10 all other nights). Booking now at the usual outlets or call 025-32227 of 087-6492514.

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