Kilkenny Musical Society to stage gripping musical drama 'The Hired Man'
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Kilkenny Musical Society's production of 'The Hired Man' promises a riveting night's entertainment, with a cast of over 30 performers and masterful direction from Christine Scarry
From the gruelling hardships of the land hiring fairs and the dark dangers of the coal mines, to the devastating battlefields of the first World War. Follow the gripping journey of John and Emily Tallentire over three decades of monumental change.
Is there anything worth more to a man than his family? Can a person outrun the yearnings of their heart? Is it possible to escape who you are fated to be?
Kilkenny Musical Society aim to serve a gripping examination of these questions in their upcoming production ‘The Hired Man’ a captivating musical drama written by Melvyn Bragg and based on the true story of John Tallentire and his wife Emily.
Set against the backdrop of beautiful and harsh North Cumbria, at the very beginning of the 20th century at a time where farm work was unforgiving, world war was looming and the nearest prospect was in a mineshaft leagues under the earth.
The Hired Man’ charts the course of the lives of the Tallentire’s as they are torn apart and brought together again by the winds of fate. As one of Ireland’s leading musical societies, Kilkenny Musical Society guarantee a riveting night’s entertainment with this powerful drama.
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Masterfully directed by Christine Scarry, one of Ireland’s foremost musical theatre directors and featuring heart wrenching orchestrations; conducted by award-winning musical director David Hayes. This production also features beautiful choreography from the talented Thérèse O’Sullivan.
With a cast of over 30 performers, ‘The Hired Man’ is led by Kilkenny local Owen Finnegan in the role of the stoic John Tallentire, with Sophie Blaney-Parslow ably portraying the tragic Emily Tallentire, and David Doyle playing the role of Jackson, a man who’s desire threatens to tear the family apart.
Supporting cast include stalwarts of Kilkenny theatre: Kevin Reade, Eoghan Fingleton, Ivan Kiely, Ruby Burke and Sarah Brennan Performances run at the Watergate Theatre from October 6-10 and tickets can be purchased through www.watergatetheatre.com.