Cork City Council is proud to promote “The Cause” a new play by Seán O’Deadaigh, premiering in The Glen Theatre, Banteer, Co. Cork on 10th September 2021.
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.)
The Cast of the upcoming Glen Theatre production of “The Cause” which has its premiere on Friday, 10th Sept. 2021. Standing from left: Cathy Bailey, Thomas Stritch, Tadhg Curtin and Pat O’Brien. Sitting from left: Sinéad Guiney, Martin O’Riordan and Aoife O’Connor. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Seán Ó Deadaigh, a native of Banteer who wrote this superb Play will feature on an Interview on “Radio Treasures” at 10pm on www.corkmusicstation.com this Tuesday, 7th Sept. 2021.Play Director, Tadhg O’Keeffe is pictured standing fifth from left.
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
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.)
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.
We thank Michael O’Leary and Elwood from Louisville, Kentucky, USA for the presentation of this truly magnificent book outlining in brilliant colour the history of the world famous race which takes place annually on the first Sat. in May – So this year it’s on Sat. 5th May 2018. This beautiful book plus a very fine Tee Shirt will be displayed in Millstreet Museum.
“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
Banteer’s Glen Theatre Drama Group will present their magnificent production of “It Runs in the Family” at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Thurs. 3rd May 2018 and at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh City on Sat. 5th May. Every success to the superbly talented Drama Group.
Nora Murphy’s Class from Presentation N.S. presents a €600.00 cheque to Matron Margaret Collins at Millstreet Community Hospital resulting from a recent Bake and Cake Sale in the School.Dr. Michael with his wife, Maria accepts a presentation from Matron Margaret Collins on his recent retirement in his role as Resident Doctor to the Community Hospital….And below Mary Fitzgerald also makes a presentation.
What a pleasant surprise in the post this morning! “Comhnasc” is the national Journal of the Retired Teachers of Ireland. The Photographer with a powerful telephoto lens captured us as we attened the recent Annual Convention in Dublin’s Gresham Hotel. The response has been quite uplifting!
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
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:
“THE INVITATION” – Wedding invitations spell trouble in Mary Angland’s comedy, and
“IN THERAPY” – by Ann Leo O Connor- we learn that Sex Counsellors and County Councillors are not only spelled differently …
As well as the drama, the show will have lots of music and song:
We will have the great honour on the night of first public appearance since winning All Ireland Scór winner of 2018 – Maggie Moynihan.
John Murphy (The Singing Farmer) and Billy O Brien will entertain with their ever popular music and song.
Majella Murphy singer song writer is guaranteed to entertain us with her magnificent talent.
A great night promised with all proceeds going to this marvellous association that offer brilliant support in their wonderful work.
Saturday 3rd March
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.
Sunday 4th March
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 athttps://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”
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.)
Capacity audiences at the Glen Theatre, Banteer have thoroughly enjoyed Banteer Drama Group’s superb production of John B. Keane’s “The Chastitute“. The final performance at 8:30 pm on this Sunday. Click on the images to enlarge. (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.
A capacity audience at the Glen Theatre, Banteer recently thoroughly enjoyed Banteer Drama Group’s production of John B. Keane’s “The Chastitute”. Here we share a selection of images from the splendid occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
And we share some more pictures from the magnificent theatrical experience – The smaller images below greatlyenlarge when clicked.
Audience reaction to the Glen Theatre’s production of “Widows’ Paradise” by Sam Cree has been hugely enthusiastic. It’s a brilliant comedy beautifully acted by a very talented and dedicated Cast. It continues this Sunday night (Census Night!) at Banteer’s Glen Theatre at 8.30. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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!
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
The Cast of Sam Cree’s “Family Fever” who will be presenting their magnificent production of the very popular play at the highly prestigious Everyman Theatre in Cork on Wednesday 10th June. We thank Anita Sherlock for alerting us to this important appearance. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) Tickets available at www.everymancork.com
Banteer Drama Group appearing in “Family Fever” by Sam Cree at the Glen Theatre on Sunday, 5th April 2015. The excellent production ends with its final performance this Sunday, 26th April at 8.30 p.m.. Bookings on 029 56239. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Banteer Drama Group appearing in “Family Fever” by Sam Cree at the Glen Theatre on Sunday, 5th April 2015. The excellent production continues on various dates (Sunday 12th 8:30pm and Sunday 19th at 8:30pm). Bookings on 029 56239.Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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. 
