Locally-based Drama Group members were invited to put together and develop short, fifteen minute plays which would be workshopped over a number of weeks under the mentorship of David Butler. The weekly Zoom sessions began with a series of three 2 hour talks on structure, characterisation, and dramatic dialogue.

We then had eight weeks during which we workshopped the plays so that each one got a minimum of three workshopping sessions. Unfortunately the Covid situation did not allow for live performances or live rehearsed readings of the plays as planned. Instead, each group was invited in to Dunamaise Arts Centre to record their play, to be aired as a podcast via Dunamaise on Air. 

In our first play, "Where the Truth Lies" by Frances Harney, we join Seamie and Timmy discussing marriage and love over a pint........

Our second offering is a thoughtful piece on the choices that must be made following a life changing diagnosis, "Decisions" written by Sheelagh Coyle

"Where The Truth Lies"

"Decisions"

Written and directed by Sheelagh Coyle

Produced & Presented by Dunamaise Arts Centre

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Dunamaise on Air theme Music by Piano Man Tom  www.pianomantom.com

Dunamaise Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges funding from

Supported by Creative Ireland Laois as part of the Creative Ireland programme (2017-2022) in partnership with Laois County Council.

Dunamaise Arts Centre also gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance received from the Arts Council.