The Rain at the End of the Summer by John B. Keane

The Glen Theatre Drama Group presents
The Rain at the End of the Summer
Written by John B. Keane
Directed by Tadhg O’Keeffe

THU 15 AUG, 8PM
Live at The Everyman

The Glen Theatre Drama Group revives John B. Keane’s powerful play The Rain at the End of the Summer.

First produced in 1967, John B. Keane’s powerful The Rain at the End of the Summer is a story set during an exceptionally hot Irish summer. It deals with an unplanned pregnancy that brings disorder to the otherwise amicable O’Brien household. The various characters are torn apart by their beliefs in the best way to deal with the pregnancy.

Controversial in its day with its exploration of the class system, sexual liberation and the sanctity of family and marriage, its power hasn’t been diminished by time.

Keen but never unkind, the attention of one of Ireland’s best-loved writers falls on human vanities and frailties of all kinds.

The best amateur drama The Everyman has to offer.

CREDITS

Written by John B. Keane
Directed by Tadhg O’Keeffe
Set Designer Maureen O’Brien
Set Builders Daniel Bailey, Kevin Angland and Jim O’Connell
Sound and Lighting Engineer Daniel Bailey
Sound and Lights Cathy Bailey and John O’Sullivan
Production Assistant Mary Sheehan

CAST

Joss O’Brien Philip Lenihan
Jamesy O’Brien Tadhg Curtin
Toddy O’Brien Diarmuid Cronin
Ellie O’Brien Sinead Guiney
Kate Maureen O’Brien
Penny Olivia Lehane