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Thurs 8 to Sat 10 October 2009 at 8pm
Stones in his Pockets
Lane Productions
Tickets: Thurs €15, Fri & Sat €18/€15
Friends: Personal 3 for 2, Couples 4 for 2, Business 6 for 3
The boys are back!
The multi award winning comedy by Marie Jones STONES IN HIS POCKETS returns.
Having played all over the world including a five year run in the West End, Stones in His Pockets returns to Ireland for an extensive tour this autumn and will come your way at An Grianán for 3 performances only.
Don’t miss this award-winning hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot. Universally loved by all who see it, Stones in his Pockets is brought to life by two highly talented actors who play 15 characters between them – from the two cheeky lads intent on stardom to a Hollywood Goddess!
Starring Simon Delaney (well know for his many appearances on TV including the very popular series Bachelor’s Walk) and Conor Delaney (Quinnis in the hit show I,Keano), directed by David Bownes, designed by Jack Kirwan and produced by Lane Productions (who also produced I,Keano, Alone it Stands, and The Shawshank Redemption, now on at the Wyndham’s in the West End).
Marie Jones’ bittersweet two-hander started life at Belfast's Lyric Theatre in April 1999 before steamrolling on to success in Dublin and Edinburgh. It was first seen in London at the Tricycle Theatre before transferring to the New Ambassadors Theatre in May 2000 and then on to the Duke of York's in August 2000. In July 2003, it moved back to the New Ambassadors where, after more extensions, it finally finished on 15 May 2004, making it one of the most successful Irish plays of recent times.
Stones in His Pockets' many awards include the Whatsonstage.com, Olivier and Evening Standard awards for Best Comedy. Original cast member Conleth Hill (who co-starred with Sean Campion) was also named Best Actor in the Irish Times, Olivier and Whatsonstage.com Awards. In addition to extensive UK and international tours, Stones in His Pockets has been mounted on Broadway, been translated into 16 languages and been performed in more than 20 countries around the globe.
Sad, hilarious and irresistible' Sunday Times
'Breathtaking' Times
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Above: Bachelor's Walk star Simon Delaney who appears in Stones in his Pockets.