Curtain Call’s staging of Big Maggie raises €8,000 for Donegal charities

Three charities have benefited from donations of €2,600 each, thanks to the success of new theatre company Curtain Call’s inaugural production.

The team staged the John B Keane classic Big Maggie in Leghowney Community Hall in August, with the three-night run raising a fantastic €8,000.

Tracey Faulkner and Angela Mulreany of Curtain Call presented proceeds to the charities in Donegal Town on Tuesday, September 23. Mayor of Donegal Town Anna Gallagher received a cheque on behalf of Donegal Hospice. Phil Gallagher was presented with a cheque for Donegal Cancer Support Centre, and the third cheque was presented to staff and patients from Aras MacSuibhne for the facility’s patient comfort fund.

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Tracey Faulkner said: “We were delighted to meet up with representatives of our three local charities this evening to present them with the proceeds of Big Maggie. 

“Thanks to the success of the show and three packed nights we raised almost €8000, €2600 for each charity! 

“Thanks again to everyone who supported this community event. 

“Our maiden voyage was a true success and we will definitely be back again - watch this space!”

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Big Maggie played to packed houses in Leghowney, coming in for much acclaim. Tracey Faulkner played the title role while also producing the play. Angela Mulreany made her directorial debut, and the cast included multi award winning JC Bonar, members of Starlight music and theatre group in St Catherine’s Vocational School, Killybegs, and actors from theatre groups across the north west.