By Dan Walsh
As part of Wexford Art Centre’s 50th anniversary celebrations Four Rivers simultaneously celebrate the career of Wexford native Billy Roche – playwright, novelist, actor and singer – with public interviews, readings from the Arts Centre stage of the other Wexford Trilogy plays – Poor Beast in the Rain and Belfry – directed by Katie McCann, live music, a Wexford Trilogy Guided Tour through the streets of the town, and a panel discussion including Billy Roche and Conall Morrison, moderated by Tom Mooney. The two readings at Wexford Arts Centre will feature an all-Wexford cast, including Garrett Lombard and Barry Barnes.
Programme: A Handful of Stars at Wexford Arts Centre. Preview Thursday 6th June €28/26
Running Friday 7th – Saturday 8th June at 8pm €30/28 – Sunday 9th June at 3pm. Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th June at 8pm. Sunday 16th June at 4pm.
Reading of Poor Beast in the Rain, Saturday 15th June at 12pm. Wexford Arts Centre featuring Eileen. Elishka Lane; Danger. Fintan Kelly; Joe, Jim Roche; Georgie, Jack Matthews; Stephen, Barry Barnes; and Molly, Heather Hadrill. Director: Katie McCann.
Reading of Belfry, Saturday, 15th June at 3pm. Wexford Arts Centre featuring Artie, Garrett Lombard; Dominic, Jack Matthews; Pat, Naoise Dunbar; Donal, Stephen Murphy; and Angela, Heather Hadrill.
Coffee and music with Billy Roche and Guests: Sunday 16th June from 12-1pm/€10. Wexford Arts Centre.
Billy Roche in conversation with Conall Morrison, moderated by Tom Mooney, Sunday June 16th at 2pm /€10. Wexford Arts Centre.
The Wexford Trilogy Walking Tour, conducted by historian Bernard Browne, immediately after Billy Roche in conversation. 3.15 p.m. Free. Meet outside Wexford Arts Centre.
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