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‘The Bachelor of Kilkish’ by Myles Breen, coming to Friars’ Gate Theatre June 21st and 22nd.

On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June at 8pm, Bottom Dog present The Bachelor of Kilkish by Myles Breen at Friars’; Gate Theatre, Kilmallock. Commissioned by Limerick City of Culture, Bottom Dog Theatre company’s new production is the long awaited follow up to Myles Breen’s debut play, Language UnBecoming A Lady.

Reuniting with director Liam O’Brien, this new heartwarming production tells the story of a small town barber in the mid-west seaside resort of Kilkish. Over the course of one summer the arrival of a young man leads him to question secrets that ultimately define his life, and now threaten to change it forever.

A veteran of stage and screen Brendan Conroy leads the cast of six as the Bachelor. Brendan won an IFTA for Best Supporting actor for his acclaimed performance in the film Kings with Colm Meaney. He is well supported by Pascal Scott of Killinaskully fame, Deirdre Monaghan (who features in the upcoming series of Game of Thrones) and Clare Monnelly who plays Fidelma in the Emmy award winning MooneBoy. The cast is completed by Rathkeale native Cillian Ó'Gairbhíand Tipperary newcomer Stephen Tadgh.

Bottom Dog return to Friars' Gate for a limited run this June with their centrepiece production for 2014, which guarantees to be another must see production. Tickets €16/€14.

Puppet Show

On Saturday, 28th June at 3pm, Miriam Lambert Puppeteer presents The Gingerbreadman. Miriam Lambert, from the well-known Lambert family of puppeteers, brings this classic tale to life with her unique style of puppetry.

In this rendition of the age-old tale Miriam, using herself as a humanette, bakes the gingerbread. The freshly baked biscuit runs, eluding the hungry grasp of everyone-until he meets a very clever fox.

Tickets €7 and bookings to 063-98727 or visit www.friarsgate.ie

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