TADS to make history with Shakespeare play in Esker Arts outdoor space
Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society will create a little bit of history next week by becoming the first artistic group to perform in the magnificent outdoor space at the newly-opened Esker Arts Centre.
The talented members will once again take the audience to new places and spaces with the upcoming production of Shakespeare’s comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
In this highly amusing tale, TADS will venture into the new territory of Shakespeare’s forests, follies and fairy folk in the wonderful outdoor performance space of the new Esker Arts Centre. Designed in the style of the ancient Greek amphitheatres, with concrete steps as seating, TADS is delighted to be the first to perform in this space. The group is now hoping for fine weather over the four nights, Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, June 30. Patrons are advised to bring cushions and suitable clothing in case it gets chilly and, in the event of extremely inclement weather, the performance may be moved inside.
“Thrilled with the opening of the new Arts Centre in Tullamore, the outdoor space seemed to invite something new and adventurous from us and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream seemed the obvious choice,” Director of the upcoming production Fionnuala Corrigan said. With most of the action taking place in the woods, where fairy folk play havoc with the love lives of mortals, Shakespeare’s most famous of comedies asks the audience to ponder the madness, magic and oft times dreamlike nature of love!
With a cast of over twenty, this production sees TADS stalwarts such as Susan McDonnell, Damien Mitchell, Frank O’Brien and Daniel Murray tread the boards, but also introduces a host of new members, some taking to the stage for the first time.
The group looks forward to their audiences joining them and hope for balmy summer nights in the week ahead as they bring Shakespeare’s words to life in this sometimes dreamy, sometimes mad-cap, mischievous comedy.
Tickets are priced at €10 and are now available at eskerarts.ie or can be booked directly at the Arts Centre. Performance 7.30pm nightly, Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 June.