Brassneck Theatre Company

'Fishers Of Men' (April 2011)

by Pearse Elliott.

The story

PABLO CASSIDY has been exposed as the jewel in the British intelligence crown in their war against republicans. Exiled by these allegations, he is holed up in the middle of nowhere with his only company an African grey Parrot called Chucky. Pablo finds every sound in the wild, country night un-nerving. He is tracked to the cottage by a young female journalist, but continues to deny all the allegations. A mysterious local poacher then arrives in the middle of the night seeking help. Is this stranger an local idiot or an assassin playing a deadly game…

Cast : Ian Beattie, Gerard Jordan, Emma Little.

Directed by Tony Devlin

'A Night With George' (Aug '09 - Oct '11 )

by Brenda Murphy & Donna O'Connor

The story

Not every woman gets to spend a night with George Clooney, but Bridie Murphy does! Let’s face it, Bridie’s life hasn’t been all parties and premieres like George’s, but it’s a life full of drama nonetheless. Over the course of one evening, she takes George on the journey of her life. From the terrible lows to the hilarious highs, and charts the course to her unlikely future. A Night With George is a new and indigenous piece of writing, brought to you by West Belfast’s own, Brassneck Theatre Company. With the all-important razor sharp black Belfast humour, this hilarious night of theatre is sure to leave everyone wishing that they too could spend 'A Night With George'!

Directed by Tony Devlin

Performed by Donna O'Connor

'Flags' (August 2008)

by Bridget O'Connor

The story

JJ and Howie are lifeguards on the second worst beach in Ireland. They have applied for the coveted lifeguard posts at Banna Strand. It's their dream job; eating ham salads and helping hot German girls apply their suntan oil! The trouble is JJ and Howie are not exactly good lifeguards… in fact they are feckin' awful!! Smoking, losing the lifeguard manual, and the dead birds on the beach mean their chances are slim. Until a young woman turns up on the beach, and the boys are forced to put their dubious life-saving skills to the test for the first time. Bridget O' Connor's hilarious comedy about ambition, dreams and the taste of Pot Noodles begs the question: What is the real reason for The Flags???

Cast: Tony Devlin, Bronagh Waugh, Faolan Morgan, Joe Rea.

Directed by Conor maguire.

'MARATHON' (August 2007)

by Eduardo Erba

The Story

Night time. A country lane. While preparing for the New York marathon, two friends run into their past's and into their future's, as they sprint through friendship, sex, God and death. This extraordinary piece of theatre where both actors run and perform without a break, is absolutley not to be missed! A beautifully simple exploration of what it means to be alive.

Cast: Tony Devlin, Chris Simpson.

Directed by Paul Kennedy.

'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea' (May 2007)

by John Patrick Shanley

The Story

In a rundown bar in the Bronx, two peoples lives fatefully collide. Can they offer one another the hope of a future touched with more than the bitterness and loneliness that had been their lot before their fateful meeting? This explosive piece is a reminder of all that life can and does offer, even in the darkest moments. Today as in 1984, what could be more relevant?

Cast Tony Devlin, Ellen Burns.

Directed by Nick Hardin.