QUIRKE: A Day in the Year of a Nobody

Nicholas Quirke was enjoying a moment in the sun when an acting exercise played out well for him. His inspiration led to the breaking of a cardinal rule, some crockery and maybe bones. But even the blow to his pride he received from a renowned actor could not dim the flame of self satisfaction he […]

Nicholas Quirke was hoping for better things and a way out of signing on but an unfortunate moment triggered some bitter memories. His day didn’t end in disappointment as he made it the theatre.

Nicholas Quirke was in hedonistic mode throughout a weekend that involved an encounter, drinking, dancing, shopping, a fairground, old friends and went on and on and on.

Nicholas Quirke was thanking God for an unseasonable snow fall which bought a halt to an ominous challenge he was facing on holiday with relatives in Birmingham. Featuring Special guest Steven Quirke.

Nicholas Quirke was in a generous mood, re-educating himself, and, with stars in his eyes, feeling in control but a descent into hell disturbed the days equilibrium.

Nicholas Quirke was enjoying a sojourn in Brighton for the Easter holidays and was feeling defensive with his family and a wave of kleptomania swept over him

Nicholas Quirke was feeling confident about his physique and needed to repulse unwanted advances. Due to the significant birthday of a friend, he ingratiated himself with their parents. He flirted with gambling, over indulged and celebrated a now disgraced rock icon.

Nicholas Quirke was forced to defend himself following Sisters revelations to his Mother. He worked, he relaxed and learned some bitter truths about himself.

Nicholas Quirke was questioning the purpose and value of life after a day feeding the Beggars Opera and lighting up the stage of Her Majesty’s Theatre, giving his creativity much needed depth.

Nicholas Quirke was in a queue, in the rain, hungry, waiting around and not even the treasures of the National Galleries could alleviate his impatience. He was, however, able to end the day feeling smug and self satisfied