A Man's Game - February 2011
Clare
Youth Theatre takes to the main stage in Glor on with a work by Scarrif
based playwright Paul Brennan. The play examines how society tends to
undervalue and marginalize womens' sports. Entitled, “A Man’s
Game”, it follows the story of the Bolandstown camogie team from
the bottom of the league to the championship final with the help of new
coach Billy. It explores the teen issues of school pressures and the competing
demands of other extracurricular activities including the more successful
school choir, Their new coach Billy has his own demons to grapple with
as he avoids the club house and helps the team deal with internal jealousies
and team politics.
Clare Youth Theatre have a wonderful history of involving teens from all corner’s of the county in excellent and original dramatic productions. A Man's Game directed by Theresa Leahy will continue this tradition with this wonderful production suitable for all ages.
A Man’s Game will have two performances in Glor on Saturday, February 26th, 2011. A matinee will take place at 3p.m. and the evening performance will take place at 8p.m. Tickets are €12 and €10 concession and are available from Glor box office 065 6843103 or book on line at www.glor.ie
Clare Youth Theatre is an initiative of Clare’s County Art's Office and is supported by Clare County Council and the Arts Council. It is a member of the National Association of Youth Drama (NAYD)