Captivating theatre
NEXT PRODUCTION
DANCING AT lUGHNASA
24TH – 28th SEPTEMBER 24
Michael looks back on the late summer of 1936, when he was seven years old and living with his unmarried mother, Chris, and her four older sisters in the village of Bally Beg in Donegal. Michael’s Uncle Jack had just returned home after twenty-five years as a missionary in Africa, and they are also visited by Gerry Evans, Michael’s father who promises to marry Chris and buy Michael a new bike. It’s the festival of Lughnasa and there’s magic in the air as Michael watches his mother and her sisters dance crazily to music on the radio.
This moving, funny, lyrical play by Brian Friel is not to be missed.
About us
Creative, challenging, captivating theatre….
That’s been our aim for more than thirty years and in that time we’ve gained an outstanding reputation for dynamic and adventurous productions. From imaginative reworking of classic drama to compelling new writing, we’re not afraid of being a little different!
Swan Poetry Evening
Join us for our monthly poetry evenings held at The Eagle Bookshop - these free events are an informal and relaxed evening of poetry and prose. Held the first Sunday of the month from 7pm.
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We couldn’t do it without you! Yes, the lovely audiences who see our shows and everyone who contributes in any way to Swan are the backbone of our success.
To help us continue to produce the quality of work that we do, you may like to become a member of Swan. An annual donation of £30 does just that and allows you to take performing roles in all productions during the season if cast.
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Thank you!
Costume hire
We have an extensive and ever expanding costume store. This includes items from the Tudor, Regency and Victorian periods to modern day and hire is available at very competitive rates.
