The Well of the Saints by J.M. Synge
&
The End of the Beginning by Sean O'Casey

The Well of the Saints, Synge’s compelling comedy about two blind beggars whose world explodes when a passing saint restores their sight. This lifetime blind date hits a very rocky patch when they see each other for the first time and there’s no beauty in the eyes of these beholders. Tempers and insults fly as a raging mid-life crisis takes over, and the bonds of a long-term marriage are put to a raucous comedic test.

In The End of the Beginning, Darry Berill, a farmer, challenges his harried wife Lizzie to a life swap for a day. He sets about the household chores and she sets out to mow the field. And with his near-sighted neighbour he will surely get the work done in half the time. Or will he? This play is an absolute hoot, infused with Casey’s famous comic genius for dialogue and his rich poetic prose.

Target Market and Key Venues

Although this double bill is likely to attract a wide audience base, previous Irish Classics have been especially popular with audiences aged 30+. Based on previous Irish Classic tours the shows will be performed 28 times in 14 venues throughout Ireland, with an anticipated total audience of 4000 - 5000.

We will tour to key venues including Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen; Market Place Theatre, Armagh; Riverside Theatre, Coleraine and Burnavon Arts Centre, Cookstown.

Potential Sponsorship Benefits

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
RANGING FROM £5.000 TO £10.000


REVIEWS


"a production rich in life’s zest which laughs along with Synge’s creations…Seaton’s love for the piece comes through, truly, madly deeply"
Newsletter, The Playboy of the Western World, 2003

"Director Zoë Seaton has stamped her inimitable style on many previous classics."

"An audience packed with young theatre-goers for the classic was also a completely joyous thing to see."
News Letter, The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2006