Tullamore group hails fantastic response to Oscar Wilde play

The sold-out run of Lady Windermere's Fan, performed this week by Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society (TADS), has given audiences a top quality show, thanks to a spectacular cast, crew, set, lighting, and soundtrack.

The show's run began on Wednesday and the final show, which has sold out, is this Saturday, November 14, in Esker Arts, Tullamore.

Under Fionnuala Corrigan's direction, this production has been a great success for TADS.

After the opening night's performance on Wednesday, audience members commented that "the actors were amazing" and that "the set and lighting were just stunning".

The cast, made up of 18 actors - some new faces and some familiar ones - has been performing the play with passion and skill, showing the utmost respect for Oscar Wilde and the audience members alike.

TADS said it would like to thank its supporters of the play, for the time and generous support.

Costumes were supplied by: Benny Larkin Menswear (Birr), Rockfield House (Kells, Co.Meath), Jack and Jill Boutique (Tullamore), St. Vincent de Paul Shop (Tullamore), Chris Coroon, Monica Dynan Costumes (Birr). Furnishings and props were supplied by: BG Props (Banagher), The Store Yard (Portlaoise), St. Vincent de Paul Shop (Tullamore), Jack & Jill Boutique (Tullamore), and cast members and friends.

See this week's Offaly Independent print edition for a page of photos taken on opening night. To learn more about TADS, visit tullamoredrama.ie.

The cast of Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde, as presented by Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society, was as follows: Lady Windermere played by Ella Condron, Lord Windermere played by George Ross, Terri Brennan played Mrs. Erlynne, Daniel Shanley played the role of Lord Darlington, the Duchess of Berwick was played by Susan McDonnell, Mr. Cecil Graham saw Caoimhe Cullen in the role, Lord Augustus Lorton was played by Colin McDonnell, Laura Molloy played Lady Plymdale, alongside Frank O'Brien as Mr. Dumby. Hazel Keegan was Lady Jedburgh, Mr. Hopper was played by Dermot Muldowney, Lady Agatha was played by Zoë Connell, Lady Stutfield was played by Denise Keoghan, Rosalie, the maid, was Ursula Harte, the butler, Parker was played by Aidan Digan, Sir James Royston was Peter Kilemade, Mrs. Cowper Cowper was played by Helena Brady and Natalia Henova played Miss Graham.

The production team was as follows: Director – Fionnuala Corrigan, Production Manager – Jacinta Dillon, Set – Wayne Handy, All Set Scenery, Lighting – Ronan Kenny, Ciara Kinnarney, Sound – Ger Kellett, James Saunders, Stage Manager – Eymard Hooper, Prompter – Mary Roche, Props – Ursula Harte, Costumes – Helena Brady, Backstage Support - Gillian Harrington, Frances Doyle, Síle Dolan, Denise Keoghan, Mary Sherwin, Make-up - Laura Molloy, Bláíthín O’Driscoll, Hair – Carmel Doheny, Foyer Décor – Kira Kelly, Jacinta Dillon, Foyer Music - Ross & Lydia Maxwell (Wed & Thurs), Lucy Molloy (Fri & Sat) and PR & Media – Ciara Kinnarney, George Ross.