In Pictures: Big Maggie goes down a storm at Leghowney Community Hall

Curtain Call’s production of John B Keane’s Big Maggie was very well received in Leghowney Hall, playing to full houses for its three-night run. Click on the arrows to see Thomas Gallagher's photos:

The title role was inhabited fabulously by Tracey Faulkner who also produced 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.

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Set in 1960s rural Ireland, Big Maggie is a compelling portrait of a woman who is determined to take control of her life following the death of her husband. The story centres on Big Maggie Polpin and her attempts to keep her family together after the death of her husband is an enduring theatre favourite.

The production was a fundraiser for three local charities,  Donegal Hospice, Solace Cancer Support Centre and Aras Mac Suibhne Patient Comfort Fund. 

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The team at Curtain Call are most grateful to everyone who sponsored the production, who came along to view the play, or who gave support in any way.

Cast 

Maggie Polpin: Tracey Faulkner

Gert Polpin: Éabha McGuinness

Katie Polpin: Ellie Cassidy Battles

Maurice Polpin: Conor Gallagher

Mick Polpin: Shay Rowan

Teddy Heelin: Ciaran Cassidy

Mary Madden: Niamh Gallagher

Mrs Madden: Sinead McTernan

Mr Byrne: Derek McDonnell

Old Man: JC Bonar

Old Woman: Edith Kennedy

Production Team

Director: Angela Mulreany

Producer: Tracey Faulkner

Sound and Lighting: Will Collins and Jc Bonar

Set Construction: James Cassidy

Set Design: JC Bonar

Stage Managers: Deborah Lacey and Carmel McConnell

Backstage Crew: Evan Gorrell, Nathan Keys

Poster Design: Nuala Toland