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It’s Finally SHOWTIME and the Glen Theatre Banteer are delighted to present …..
🤗🎟 Many Young Men of Twenty 🎟🤗
By JOHN B KEANE
Directed by: Dave Nagle
A funny and compelling play dealing with emigration and the lack of jobs at home that forced people to leave their native Ireland for England.
Opening next weekend:
Fri 4th & Sun 6th March 2022
For tickets call 📞 029-56239 📞
The Glen Theatre Banteer are delighted to welcome the fantastic Ray O’ Sullivan with his cast and crew on Saturday 19th Feb. @ 8pm with his hilarious new comedy WEIGHT WATCHING🎭
From the writer of The Rise and Rise of The Healy Raes & A Papal Blessing It’s sure to be a great night 🎭
👉 Early booking advised 👈
🎟 For Tickets 🎟
📞 Call or text Ray O Sullivan on (087) 227 9657
Due to Popular Demand ….. The Glen Theatre Banteer has decided to stage THE CAUSE for one last night!!
They have been enjoying a phenomenal run with this original play and would like to extend a huge ‘Thank You’ for everyone’s support since reopening their doors.
🎭🤗 Great to have LIVE Theatre back 🤗🎭
💥⭐️✨ Final date ✨🌟💥
Sunday 3rd October
Due to COVID Restrictions – Places are limited and Booking this year is ESSENTIAL!!
No walk-ins !!
Please call 029 56239 to secure your place 📞
* HSE Guidelines in place / Vaccine Cert required for entry & Masks must be worn 😷
Written by Seán Ó Deadaigh and directed by Tadhg O’Keeffe, The Cause depicts the story around the capture of a Black and Tan officer by members of the Cork No. 1 Brigade, Irish Revolutionary Army Captain Seán O’Donoghue and Volunteer Jamesy O’Mahoney during one of the greatest single atrocities of Ireland’s War of Independence – The Burning of Cork.
The play will run from 10th to 12th September 2021, with more dates to be announced.
The Glen Theatre Drama Group are delighted to announce that we will finally reopen our doors for our Autumn Production which was postponed in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Written by Seán Ó Deadaigh and directed by our own Tadhg O’Keeffe, The Cause depicts the story around the capture of a Black and Tan officer by members of the Cork No. 1 Brigade, Irish Revolutionary Army Captain Seán O’Donoghue and Volunteer Jamesy O’Mahoney during one of the greatest single atrocities of Ireland’s War of Independence – The Burning of Cork. We thank Marie Burke, P.R.O., The Glen Theatre Drama Group for the excellent background information before the Premiere of “The Cause” this Friday at The Glen Theatre.
In accordance with Government and HSE Guidelines, Covid-19 protocols will be in place. People attending future events at The Glen are requested to please wear a mask in conjunction with other measures at the event.
We share some scenes from the upcoming truly powerful production. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Glen Theatre’s Production of “The Cause” Premieres on Friday”
The Glen Theatre Drama Group Banteer presents a hilarious comedy The Maiden Aunt, written by Jimmy Keary, directed by Tadhg O Keeffe and Jane Pigott on Thursday 5th Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th at 8.30om. Booking is advisable 029-56239 & 087 7558752. Only limited places on Sat & Sun night.
[read more …] “The Maiden Aunt”
Sharon’s Grave (by John B. Keane) in the Glen Theatre
Performance dates:
Monday 28th October (Bank Holiday)
Saturday 2nd November
Sunday 3rd November
Saturday 9th November
Sunday 10th November
Booking Advised – For tickets phone (029)56239
The Glen Theatre Drama Group are doing two performances this weekend with the hilarious romantic comedy: Caught on the Hop, at 8.30pm on Saturday and Sunday evenings. [read more …] “Caught on the Hop at the Glen Theatre”
Multi award-winning Bluegrass artist Kristy Cox, and her band, will play The Glen Theatre in Banteer on May 12th.
Chart-toppin’ Nashville-based Kristy Cox is on quite the roll. Capturing attention with her powerful singing style, youthful energy-infused bluegrass, and song writing acumen, she continues to enjoy radio & television success in both the US and in her native Australia where she’s a multi award-winning Australian Country Music Awards Golden Guitar recipient – most recently she picked up the 2019 Golden Guitar for Bluegrass Album of the Year for early 2018’s Ricochet (see below). Kristy has appeared at major festivals across Australia, Europe and the US, including an official showcase at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Convention in 2015; she was shortlisted by the IBMA 4 years running for New Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. [read more …] “Bluegrass Gig Coming to Banteer”
Due to ever popular demand two extra performances of the truly brilliant production of “Sive” by John B. Keane will take place at Banteer’s Glen Theatre on Friday, 7th Dec. 2018 and on Sunday, 9th Dec. at 8:30pm on both nights. A presentation not to be missed if at all possible. Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Extra Performances of “Sive” at Glen Theatre”
With the final performance on Sunday 25th Nov. 2018 at 8:30pm “Sive” performed by the Banteer Drama Group at Banteer’s Glen Theatre – a magnificent production with such a wonderfully authentic 1950s set – is such a superb theatrical experience with supremely talented Actors. Well done indeed to Directors of this excellent Drama Production – Tadhg O’Keeffe and Mary Ellis. Details from 029 – 56239. Here we share a selection of images from the most memorable Drama. Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Magnificent Production of “Sive” by John B. Keane at Banteer’s Glen Theatre”
The Glen Theatre Banteer welcomes everyone to an informal night of entertainment to celebrate Culture Night. Join us for Drama – Pub Theatre style, story telling, music and song along with a special performance by Deirdre Linehan Toastmasters winner for Ireland and Britain. Please come along and join in the fun at 8.30pm this evening Friday 21st September.
The Glen Theatre Drama Group Banteer will do one final performance of “It runs in the Family” written by Ray Cooney and directed by Tadhg O’Keeffe on Saturday 2nd June at the beautiful Everyman Theatre in Cork. This is a hilariously funny fast paced comedy sure to have you in stitches! After two great shows at The Olympia Theatre Dublin and The Market Place Theatre Armagh City we return to Leeside to wrap up for the summer break, with plans for the autumn season well underway new members are welcome to join.
“Radio Treasures” this week is being broadcast on Thursday, 3rd May 2018 from 9:30 to 11:00 pm. We feature our usual mixture of cheerful songs, music and musings. And, of course, being the start of Summer (!) we include Canon Sydney McEwan’s “Bring Flowers of the Fairest” plus some special Showband Favourites. We hope also to feature the official launch recordings of Killarney’s “Nathan’s Walk” supporting Darkness into Light for Pieta House….This special item will be transmitted at 10pm. And we chat about the background to the pictures below. Click on the images to enlarge. We invite you to tune into our weekly broadcast this week on Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 pm on www.corkmusicstation.com
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” on Thursday This Week 9:30 – 11:00 pm”
The Glen Theatre Drama Group from Banteer are pleased to present their production of the comedy hit “It Runs In The Family”by Ray Cooney at The Olympia Theatre Dublin on Thursday 3rd at 8pm. Tickets only €20.00. Click here for Tickets
Variety Concert in aid of N.C.B.I.
All proceeds going to help the Visually Impaired- National Council for the Blind of Ireland (N.C.B.I.) The show will consist of two one act plays:
As well as the drama, the show will have lots of music and song:
A great night promised with all proceeds going to this marvellous association that offer brilliant support in their wonderful work.
The Glen Theatre Drama Group will open the second play of the season a hilarious fast moving comedy “It runs in the Family” written by Ray Cooney and directed by Tadhg O Keeffe.
The fabulous Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Blue Grass Band from Tennessee USA.
The Glen Theatre Drama Group host the hilarious comedy “Off the Hook” this coming weekend with shows confirmed for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Nov. 17-19). Once again, the Banteer Group with a key Millstreet involvement are proving that there is no substitute for live entertainment in their latest production under director Cathy Bailey. Early booking is advised for “Off the Hook” , tickets can be pre-booked at the Glen Theatre Box Office at 029-56239.
The Glen Theatre Drama Group are doing a performance of “Second Honeymoon“, a hilarious Comedy written by Sam Cree and directed by Tadhg O Keeffe on this Friday 14th July at 8pm in the Everyman Theatre, Cork. Please come along and support this great Group on the Night which promises loads and loads of Laughter and Fun. The Glen Theatre Group are also appearing at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght Dublin on next Sunday Night July 16 and the Group are back on the Road again when they will line out at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin on Sunday September 3rd. You can get a taste of the Show on the Video clip here at https://youtu.be/xangUJCat_0
[read more …] “The Glen Theatre Drama Group performing “Second Honeymoon” this Friday 14th July at 8pm in The Everyman Theatre Cork”
Glen Theatre Drama Group Banteer
presents
Second Honeymoon
by Sam Cree directed by Tadhg O’Keeffe.
Final performance tonight Sunday April 2nd @ 8.30pm.
The Glen Theatre Drama Group Banteer would like to wish all our patrons a very New year and thank everyone for their continued support for 2017.
The Chastitute is a play written by the late great John B Keane and directed by Tadhg O Keeffe. Performances next weekend:
Please tell all your family and friends in Cork and Dublin we would greatly appreciate to support.
Sunday, 20th Nov. 2016 at Banteer’s Glen Theatre – the final opportunity to see the truly excellent production of John B. Keane’s “The Chastitute”. The performance begins at 8.30pm. (S.R.)
Such is the great popularity of this magnificent presentation of John B. Keane’s play “The Chastitute” that these two extra performances are now being added – tonight and tomorrow night.
And we share some more pictures from the magnificent theatrical experience – The smaller images below greatly enlarge when clicked.
[read more …] “Superb Glen Theatre Production of “The Chastitute” Continues Tonight and Tomorrow Night – 11th & 12th Nov. 2016″
This farcical comedy is set in the 70s and the action takes place in a seaside caravan with five ladies embarking on a strictly Women Only holiday. This hilarious romp is guaranteed to have you in hysterics!
Performance on Sunday 24th April @ 8.30pm at the Glen Theatre, Banteer. (read more about Widow’s Paradise)
Widows’ Paradise
written by Sam Cree directed by Tadhg O Keeffe.
This farcical comedy is set in the 70s and the action takes place in a seaside caravan with five ladies embarking on a strictly Women Only holiday. A case of mistaken caravan identity sends the Widows’ Paradise into disarray with the subsequent arrival of no nonsense Alpha-male Harry his dim-witted sidekick Ernie and Harry’s handsome young son Alan. Add a couple of surprise visitors in the form of Willie and Farmer John and you have what can only be described as hysterical chaos.
What was supposed to be a scene of peace and tranquillity turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each of the ten characters with his/her own story to tell!.
This hilarious romp is guaranteed to have you in hysterics! Performance on Sunday 17th April @ 8.30pm at the Glen Theatre, Banteer.
Drama at the Glen Theatre Banteer
Widow’s Paradise
Written by Sam Cree and directed by Tadhg O Keeffe
This farcical comedy is set in the 70’s and the action takes place in a seaside caravan with five ladies embarking on a “strictly women only” holiday. A case of mistaken caravan identity sends the Widows’ Paradise into disarray with the subsequent arrival of no nonsense Alpha-male Harry his dim-witted sidekick Ernie and Harry’s handsome young son Alan.
Add a couple of surprise visitors in the form of Willie and Farmer John and you have what can only be described as hysterical chaos.
What was supposed to be a scene of peace and tranquillity turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each of the ten characters with his/her own story to tell!.
This hilarious comedy will sure to have you splitting your sides! Come along and join us if your up for a good laugh!
Easter Monday 28th March at 8.30pm. Booking 029 – 56239
Also, at the Glen Theatre: Patrick O Sullivan and Guests on Friday 1st April, and Red Hurley on Sunday 3rd April
