Happy New Year

     2013 was a fantastic year for Trapdoor Theatre Company which was awarded the News and Star Green Room award for Best Theatre Company. We kickstart the new year buoyed by the success of Simple And Familiar and Xmas Shorts.

     November saw Trapdoor's production of the world premiere of Simple and Familiar written by Robert Doherty and Brian Coady. After the success of their sell-out short play the previous year, this full-length production lifted the roof off Garter Lane. We couldn't have hoped for more appreciative audiences. Your feedback has been astounding and the truly is the best reward for our efforts.

     Trapdoor Theatre Company extend their warm thanks to all involved in bringing Simple And Familiar to life. The directors Joe Meagher and Shauna Farrell whose direction, in the words of Pat McEvoy: News And Star, "...was precise, pacey, and showed perfect understanding and sympathy". Robert Doherty was nominated for Best Supporting Actor In A Drama and Brian Coady received Best Male Comic for their contribution to this performance. Also nominated for a Green Room award for Best Female Comic Performance for her part in this production was Deborah Cunningham. Special thanks to actors Fatz Dunphy, Vivienne Coughlan and Damien Walsh who turned in great performances and really brought their characters to life. A massive thank you to Red Kettle for all their help.

     December brought Trapdoor Theatre Company together with Red Kettle in the co-production of Xmas Shorts, five short plays written by Waterford authors. Many submissions were received and after much deliberation the following were performed in Central Hall. Great thanks and credit due to the writers, directors, cast and crew whose commitment to the project brought these pieces to life.

Emma was written and directed by Dayna Killian. Performed by Ben Quinlan, Grainne Kavanagh, Isabel Killian, Margaret Ryan and Dayna Killian.

Marianne by Patrick Kelly was directed by Clare Smith and performed by Conor Halpin Jr. and Garreth Drohan.

Dangers Of Ignorance by Anna Jordan was directed by Shauna Farrell and starred Brian Coady.

Brendan Brehan Stand Up by Tom O'Brien was directed by Robert Doherty and performed by Damien McDonnell.

Carpe Diem by Anna Jordan was written in 6 hours as part of the recent WYA 28 Hours Series. Directed by Shauna Farrell and performed by Kieran Doyle, Anita O'Keefe, Dean Sullivan, Ciara Dower and Jaqui Kelleher.

"...an intriguing collection of dramas that mixed fun and fear in a most entertaining evening." Pat McEvoy, News and Star.