Designed by Sandra Power

 

We are an amateur musical society based in South Tipperary, Ireland.

a: The Strand Theatre, Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. t: 051-645050

e: info@carrickmusicals.com

AN EVENING OF RARE DELIGHT

 

The recent MIKADO WITH A SWING, staged by the Musical Society at the end of March, was visited by the A.I.M.S. Adjudicator of the premier Gilbert section, Jack Neavyn. His report has just been received by the Society and it makes excellent reading. A few excerpts from his review read as follows:

What is completely different with MIKADO WITH A SWING is the new orchestrations in classic swing style by Musical Director Fergal Carroll. These are marvellous arrangements and superbly played by the ten piece orchestra.

Director Liam Butler gave us a superb Show. The overall concept was sometimes witty, sometimes “laugh-out-loud”, sometimes melodramatic, but always, always entertaining. It was a pacy, colourful, inventive Show that was a constant surprise and delight.

Chorus Mistress Catriona O’Dwyer produced a rich selection of very well sung choral numbers.

Choreographer Mary Mc Donagh designed a great set of dances true to the music style and these were very well done by the dancers with all the preciseness and energy that one could wish for.

A perfect setting for the Show by Chris Hennessy and is marvellously lit  all evening by Gerry Taylor.

On costumes, it was top class work by Breda and Liam Butler, and Blainaid Mc Cann. Hair and Make-up design was a visual treat.

The Adjudicator praised all the Principals, especially singling out the youngest member of the front line, Michael O’Dwyer in the role of Pish Tush, and predicting a great future for him with the Society.

In conclusion, he said that it was an evening of rare delight that struck all the right notes in just about every department and it well deserved the applause of the packed audience. They got their money’s worth in this lovely theatre that is a credit to the hard work and money-raising ability of the Society.

 

 

VISITING SHOWS

Although many one-night-stand Shows are visiting the Strand Theatre on a regular basis, members of the Musical Society, now that their own Show, MIKADO WITH A SWING, is  safely and successfully put to bed, have been taking the opportunity to visit neighbouring Society’s Shows. An excellent, traditional MIKADO in Waterford, an equally excellent BRIGADOON in Clonmel, and a wonderful RAGTIME in Wexford, were enjoyed by the travelling members. It’s how friendships are made and sustained by supporting each other’s Shows.

 

The acclaimed Jon Kenny will be on stage in the Strand Theatre this Friday 9^th. May. Once part of the hilarious D’UNBELIEVABLES with his friend Pat Short of Killinascully fame, the pair are now pursuing their individual careers with great success. Friday with Jon promises to be an evening of high comedy. Don’t miss it. Give Willie a bell at 051 645050.