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Actresses’ leap of faith to play out women’s issues Four
Irish beauties have taken a leap of faith to tread the boards as part
of a new business venture.
Friends and family turned out at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden recently
for the debut performance of two short plays by a newly-formed Irish theatre
production company.
Priory Productions was set-up by four young Irish actresses living and
working in London who decided to create their own company and put on theatre
shows — written by women for women — in the capital.
The company is made up of Eileen Cooney — who is daughter of the
newly-appointed Irish Ambassador to London David Cooney — alongside
Sarah James, Sarah Burke and Kelly Stone.
Eileen Cooney, who was born in Dublin said: “We were absolutely
thrilled with our three nights in Camden.
“It was a complete sell-out and the feedback has surpassed all our
expectations.”
The two plays — entitled Friends Of The Deceased and Nine —
were written by New York playwright Jane Shepard and all four actresses
take part.
Following their debut success, the foursome is now looking at filming
short movies and thinking about their next plays.
Twenty-five-year-old Eileen said: “We talked to different directors
on the night and they seemed very positive towards our production.
“It’s a step in the right direction and we’re looking
to feature in the Dublin Fringe next year.
“We’re on the lookout for writers who are interested in women’s
issues and are looking to get the rights to Alan Ball’s play Five
Women sometime in the future.” |
