Project Description
Disco Purgatorio
Gonzo Youth Theatre present Disco Purgatorio by Philip Doherty on Friday 30th & Saturday 31st March 2018 at 7:30pm in Bonkerz Nightclub, Farnham Arms Hotel. Suitable for ages 14+.

Synopsis
This year with the closure of our usual performance venue; the Town Hall, we had to think where we could perform our play. This led us to inquire into the possibility of doing a site-specific piece, and with this in mind we sought out the assistance of local playwright Philip Doherty. Philip attended many improvisational workshops, taking copious notes on the issues facing our young people that our group were investigating. Philip came back with the play you are about to see. This process has been led by the young people with our help and guidance.
Directors Note
As always, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to many people for helping to make this play happen. Firstly to Creative Ireland who helped us to stage this ambitious production with generous support and funding. We also thank Cavan County Council, Youth Theatre Ireland, and The Farnham Hotel, and a massive thank you to the parents; the people who facilitate their young people to attend the Gonzo Youth Theatre, the people who drop-off and pick up on a busy Saturday, the people who encourage and support their children’s theatrical adventures. And finally to my two assistant facilitators Calantha and Lisa, who keep me on the straight and narrow and without whose loyalty and support we would not be where we are or doing what we do.

Cast
Oonagh: Michaela McGill
Girl 1/Girl 4: Natalie Loughlin
Girl 2: Niamh Maguire
Girl 3/Girl 5: Eva Couse
Bouncer: Tommy Sharkey
D.J/Voice Over: Peter Denton
Game Show Presenter: Matthew Sheridan
Girl in Sparkly Dress: Brianna Smith
StageManager/Lad 1/Edward: Alex Flood
Narrator: Joachim Dudczak
Fionn: Christian Dunne
Chat Show Host/Bully 1: Regina White
Clare/Girl 7: Kate O’Brien
Paul: Daire Donohoe
Sweeper/Girl 8: Grace Reilly
Mopper: Michael Lafferty
Bottle Boy/Girl 6: Brianna Smith
Tim: William McGibney
Lad 1: Christian Dunne
Leo/Culchie: Martin McGibney
Bully 2/Girl 1: Ciara McMillan
Girl 2/New Hero: Carla Reilly
Girl 3: Niamh McGuire
Crew
Director: Kevin O’Connor
Lighting: Paul Farnan
Sound: Peter Denton
Backstage: Calantha Forde & Lisa Donohoe
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