Am-drams Get Professional Director

Written by Bernard King
Thursday, 25 August 2011

Careline Theatre, long renowned for presenting amateur theatre with the professional touch, are likely to increase that ‘touch’ in their next production, ‘A State of Affairs’ by Graham Swannell. This witty exploration of relationships which plays their Alcalali theatre from Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 October will be directed by professional actor, director and drama teacher, Lee Walker.
Swannell takes a penetrating look at four not uncommon relationships and presents them as four short plays. One relationship suffers from the monotony that can come from a couple being together for a long time. Another is the illusion of the perfect affair, no love, a lot of sex and no consequences. Then, there is the disastrous relationship created by a man who can’t have any secrets from his wife, even the secret that he is having a ‘dabble’. Finally, there are the young couple that find nappies and sleepless nights are great deprivers of sex and fun. Swannell’s look at sex, adultery and marriage is revealing, compassionate and humorous - you’ll enjoy an absorbing evening with a smile on your face.

Lee will be directing a very strong cast which includes Candida Wright, Andy Crabb, Dennis Arthurs, Neil Carter, Linda Arthurs, Brenda Taylor, Leigh Patterson, Jim Sissons and Tony Lawley.

Curtain-up each evening is at 20.00hrs. Tickets are priced at 12 euros with a 10% discount for party bookings of ten and over and are available from the box office on 652 294 750.