Cooraclare/Cree Drama Group Presents 'Wake In The West'
Drama has a long tradition in the West Clare comm…
March 12, 20267m 8s
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Show Notes
Drama has a long tradition in the West Clare communities of Cooraclare and Cree.
In Cooraclare, Tom McNamara produced an annual play for many years.
Meanwhile, Cree had a very active drama group led by Michael Miescall, the grandfather of the now well-known actor Paul Mescal.
After a brief revival in the early 2010s, the group reformed again in 2024 and has been bringing comedy productions back to local stages.
This year they’re performing A Wake in the West, a play that captures the familiar humour and chaos of a traditional Irish wake.
On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with performer, Gerard Kelly.
Photo (c) Cultúrlann Sweeney