Beezneez Theatre Company Presents DONT DRESS FOR DINNER at Roscommon, 28th & 29th June

Beezneez Theatre Company has earned a huge reputation for production of summer comedy and they have scored a bull's eye with this summer's production of Don't Dress for Dinner which will be performed in Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th June. Beezneez artistic director, John McDwyer describes it as ‘probably the best written farce I have ever worked on' and when you consider past productions have included Run for Your Wife, Out of Order and Move over, Mrs. Markham, this statement seems to point to an unmissable show.

Don't Dress for Dinner ran for seven years in London's West End and has since become one of the most produced plays in the world. Beezneez, renowned for their production values, were well aware that this play would require the attention of their best comedy actors and they have assembled an all star cast for the show. Although all the cast have worked with Beezneez before, this is the first time for many of them to work together and this has made the project exciting and original for all concerned.

John McDwyer, who directs the production, says Don't Dress for Dinner is unusual in the sense that it is a farce without banging doors and bedroom scenes but rather relies on fantastic situations being introduced through snappy dialogue and mistaken identity. Comedy of this nature requires exquisite timing and having such an experienced cast has made rehearsal tremendous fun as everyone is prepared to pitch in their own ideas to make the comedy work. Among the accomplished cast are McDwyer himself and local Noreen and Stan Hawkins will assist in stage management, lighting and sound, both of whom are very familiar faces in Roscommon dramatic circles.

Don't Dress for Dinner has been a worldwide hit and when Beezneez put their mark on the play, it is sure to provide a theatrical evening of uncontrolled laughter and joy. As part of a fourteen venue national tour, Beezneez visit Roscommon Arts Centre for two nights, Tues 28th and Wed 29th June and the box office number is 090 662 5824. Don't miss it!.

 

Choral Academy returns to Roscommon with the hugely popular ‘Summer Singing School' this July. The Choral Academy was founded in 2005 by Maley School of Music Director Jim Maley. Now in its seventh year, the Academy has gone from strength to strength and holds academies in Donegal, Sligo and will return to Roscommon Arts Centre from Monday 4th to Friday 8th July for a week long camp of music, singing and fun with musical director Jim Maley.

While the minimum age is 10 years, there is no upper age limit for young people who feel they would like to contribute to the programme; anyone from first, second, or third level is welcome and will be grouped accordingly.

The Choral Academy teaches you to sing as part of a group in harmonies and solos and everyone gets a specialised singing lesson to cater for the individual needs of your voice. The singing lessons are designed to help you to sing and take care of your voice, which will prove invaluable wherever you go. At the end of the week there will be a showcase where everyone can display their newfound talents on stage in the theatre that all your family and friends can attend. This has been an amazing success every year with family and friends stunned at what can be achieved in a week and gives you an amazing sense of accomplishment. Featuring songs from artists and composers like U2, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, as well as some other familiar and not so familiar, even a couple of surprises! This camp gives you a great deal of confidence that you can apply to every aspect of life. This week long camp costs €120 with family discounts available and takes place daily at Roscommon Arts Centre from 10am -4pm (4th - 8th July). Places are limited so get booking now on 090 6625824.

Jim Maley studied at Glasgow University and The University of Ulster. He is founder of The Maley School of Music (1995) and founder and director of Choral Academy Ireland and The Music Academy, Letterkenny. A renowned vocal coach, pianist, organist, music teacher and choral director throughout Ireland and Scotland.

 

 

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