Corner Boys
by Ladies Who Punchtheatre, comedy
This powerful play exposes the light and dark sides of rural Irish life in the sixties, at a time of high unemployment and emigration levels
about the production
The time is 1963. The place is a small village in Ireland. For the two young women working in the local drapery shop, the visit of American President John F Kennedy to the country is all important. But for the corner boys, who spend their days on the village Square, the concerns are different – women, money, devilment and darker doings fill their empty lives. This is a play filled with laughter and tragedy – a story of life and love in another time.
about the artist
Ladies Who Punch are Fiona Kelly & Laura Canavan-Hayes. They are both actresses and writers, and produce comedy and drama for theatre, TV and film. They love to tell stories with a female-led narrative, portraying strong and complex female characters.
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stage dimensions
width: 6 metres
height: 4 metres
depth: 4 metres
3 x spots, general wash, 1 x gobo (which we will bring)
1 x roving lights
Sound desk
Irish, Irish descent, pensioners, 40+ age bracket
Hilariously funny, heartbreakingly sad, but above all, true to life...A wonderful piece of work – catches that time and that way of life perfectly
The play paints a recognisable picture of rural Ireland 50 years ago. The ritual church attendance, the hell-fire sermons, the once-a-year carnival to liven things up, and above all, the unemployment and sexual and physical frustration...a powerful look at a very unpleasant scenario
A stark look at small-town Ireland in the sixties
We aim to facilitate a range of workshops that would last 1.5 to 2 hours long. Ideally they will take place in each venue that we tour to, at an earlier time to the play performance. Cost is negotiable based on financial deal
We would consider a guarantee of £1000 and will also consider box office splits if for example the play was in a largely populated Irish area that would receive a lot of interest.
