The Weir

Written by: Conor McPherson

Directed by: Stephen Challens

Performed: 4-15 November 2003 in the Studio Theatre in Schaerbeek

Information on the play:
After presenting two very successful original pieces - 'Tartuffe/Tartoof' adapted by Andrew McIlroy and Loretta Stanley's 'The Yard' the Irish Theatre Group returned in November 2003 with 'The Weir', a modern Irish classic by Conor McPherson, directed by Steve Challens, under the kind patronage of the Ambassador of Ireland.

Enter a pub in the northwest of Ireland, sink a pint or two and watch a "strange little evening” unfold in front of you. Three regulars and the barman spin and swap yarns trying to impress Valerie, a newcomer to the village. This woman, however, has her own tale to tell. Time becomes meaningless in this magic, humorous and moving blend of Ireland old and modern. Sometimes lives will never be the same again.

Cast:

Valerie - Isabel Walsh
Brendan - Kevin Walsh
Jack - Maurice Byrne
Finbar - Henry Dobbin
Jim - Eoghan O'Neill (week 1) & Jonathan Duff (week 2)