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Longford's Backstage Theatre is the venue for No Magic Pill a powerful drama that will challenge audiences to examine how we celebrate love, friendship and the enduring pursuit of freedom.
Featuring a six-strong cast of Sorcha Curley, Eric Fitzgerald, Mark Fitzgerald, Peter Kearns, Ferdia MacAonghusa and Julie Sharkey the show is a multi award winning production.
Five of the six actors are reprising their roles from the premiere production in 2022, while Eric Fitzgerald joins the cast to take on the lead role of Martin.
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Inspired by real-life activist and wheelchair-user, Martin Naughton, leader of the disability rights movement in Ireland, this production breaks new ground in Irish theatre in its casting of disabled actors and also in its considerations for disabled audience members.
Writer Christian O’Reilly said: “I’m looking forward to working with this brilliant group of actors and reuniting with director Raymond Keane, whose created the visionary production of No Magic Pill in 2022.
“It gave Irish theatre audiences a disability-themed show unlike anything they’d seen before – fast-paced, funny, irreverent, surprising, romantic and visually sparkling. I’d like to welcome Eric Fitzgerald, who will play our lead character Martin and blew us away when he auditioned. He will bring a whole new energy to No Magic Pill and break audience hearts in the best way possible.”
Director Raymond Keane said: ‘Working on No Magic Pill has elevated me as an artist and as a person. It is one of the most challenging, rewarding projects I have worked on. I can’t wait to get back with my new and old tribe.”
Actor Eric Fitzgerald who plays the lead role of ‘Martin’ said: “I am beyond ecstatic to be involved in this production. I could not have hoped for a better cast and crew to gear me up for the biggest role I have ever undertaken. I am really looking forward to performing alongside the talent of No Magic Pill, and to showcase my own acting abilities.”
No Magic Pill in Backstage Theatre on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13, at 8pm / 12pm
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