.Ciara O’Mahony, Amy O’Sullivan, Lorraine Lyne, Katy Ann Harris and Sarah Cleary before taking the stage for the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
IF you haven’t got your tickets for this season’s Christmas panto, you better get your skates on because audiences are raving about the superb production of ‘Rapunzel’ directed by Oliver Hurley.
Almost all performances are sold out and Thursday saw capacity audiences for the opening shows where those present were treated to an amazing display of song, dance, drama and great laughs from the excellent cast.
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It’s a the traditional Rapunzel story but with elements of the ‘Tangled’ movie based on the fairytale. With loads of audience involvement and a great script it’s a must for families, especially the young ones who’ll love the traditional panto interaction with the characters.
The show is running on Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are €17 (€15 conc), family of four €62, family of five €75. To book call 066-7123055 or book online by clicking here. Scroll down for photos…
Ollie McGuigan, Calvin O’Sullivan and Cody O’Sullivan before taking the stage for the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanFront from left; Chloe Lacey, Frankie Glennon and Evie Giles. Back from left; Naledi Hlongwane, Alysha O’Connor, Jenna Louise O’Regan and Tara Smith before taking the stage for the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Claudia Ward, Emily Heaslip and Amy Roche before taking the stage for the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanCiaran, Eamonn, Niamh and Yvonne Ferris at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.In front; Emmet and Ronan Harty, with, at back; Michelle Harty, Michael Walsh and Rita Walsh at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanAoibhe and Laoise McCarthy with grandmother Anne Marie McCarthy at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
At back, Veronica and Denis McMahon and Layla O’Leary with, in front, Aisling and Darragh McMahon and at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanSinead Barry, Niamh Foley, Aine Joy and Mairead Barry at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.At back; Stephen O’Rourke, John Eggleston, Yvonne Eggleston and Caroline Collins. In front; Erin O’Rourke, Holly Eggleston, Jack Eggleston, Jessie and Emma Collins at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanGemma Healy Murphy, Brid Murphy, John Murphy, Loughlin Murphy, Bill Foley, Aisling Foley, Jonathan Foley, Aileen Healy, Stephen Healy, Noah Foley, Kay O’Connell, Barry Murphy and Aisling Murphy at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Anne O’Donnell as The Witch with Rapunzel, Katie Anne Harris and the Prince, Ian Dillane at rehearsals for ‘Rapunzel’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Christmas period wouldn’t be the same without the annual panto in Siamsa Tíre and this year is going to special yet again.
Oliver Hurley is the man at the helm and he’s promising his production of ‘Rapunzel’ will have songs, dance and no small amount of laughter when it hits the stage starting on Thursday, December 29.
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We called in for a look at the dress rehearsal on Wednesday and it’s certainly going to be a colourful affair as always.
“We’re always looking at the productions which will appeal to children and adults and the Rapunzel story has very much come back with the ‘Tangled’ movie, so we’ve taken some songs from that. But it’s the traditional pantomime as well, so it’s all good fun,” said Oliver.
Gary Murphy and Mike Lynch (who play ‘the fools’) at rehearsals for ‘Rapunzel’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
This is Oliver’s ninth time directing a Christmas panto and he’s got a super cast to work with.
“We’ve got a great cast with regulars like Tom Hannafin, Alan Teahan and more, but also newcomers like Maura Jones from Tralee Musical Society. There’s a lot of characters in it and more so than ever there’s a lot of audience involvement, thanks to the great script,” he said.
Tickets are selling like the proverbial hot cakes and they’ve had to add on two extra performances on Wednesday, January 4. There are still a few tickets available for the other dates though, on Thursday, December 29, Friday, December 30, Monday, January 2 and Tuesday, January 3 with performances daily at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Tickets are €17 (€15 conc), family of four €62, family of five €75. To book call 066-7123055 or book online by clicking hereScroll down for photos…
Fairy Godmother, Laura Lee Curtin with Claudia Ward, Emily Heaslip and Amy Roche at rehearsals for ‘Rapunzel’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean.The King and Queen, Maura Jones and Tim Moran at rehearsals for ‘Rapunzel’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean‘The Dame’, Tom Hannifin chastises ‘The Fools’ Gary Murphy and Mike Lynch at rehearsals for ‘Rapunzel’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean.The King and Queen, Maura Jones and Tim Moran, with the Captain of the Guards, Aaron McLarnon at rehearsal for ‘Rapunzel’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of the cast at rehearsals for ‘Rapunzel’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
