By Michelle Crean

The excitement is building as Killarney Musical Society take on their biggest challenge ever - with the largest cast they've ever had.

FINAL TOUCHES: Putting the final touches to Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production are Marie Slattery O'Sullivan Ciara Carroll Emer Gallivan and Fiona Crowley. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

EXCITED: Fine tuning one her solo performance in 'A Musical Journey' Killarney Musical Society's Alice Boule O'Sullivan pictured with the ladies chorus. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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READY TO GO: Paul Canadell Ben O'Shea with Ezio and Raul Santos ready to go for Killarney Musical Society’s 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for the INEC next month. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Putting the final touches to Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production of 'A Musical Journey' are Director/Choreographer Oliver Hurley (left) and Musical Director Jimmy Brockie (right). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

IN CHARACTER: Siobhan Bustin dressed as Belle as she prepares for the Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' taking to the stage next month.

LEADING LADIES: Ready to go take the leading children's role on alternate nights for Killarney Musical Society's 'A Musical Journey’ are Lucy McCarthy and Aoibheann Pavlovic. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

LADIES CHORUS: The ladies chorus in Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for March. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

SISTER ACT MEETS BELLE: Pictured from l-r were: Lily McCarthy Siobhan Bustin Linda O'Donoghue and Rhea O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

MEN’S CHORUS: The men’s chorus of Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for the INEC March 7 8 and 9. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

TEEN CHORUS: The teenage chorus of Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' taking place net month. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

SISTER SISTER: Fine tuning Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production 'A Musical Journey’ from front l-r were: Ilona McCubbery Lucy O'Mahony Brid O'Callaghan & Linda O'Donoghue. Back row l-r were: Marie Slattery O'Sullivan Karina Mulchinock Fiona Crowley Emer Gallivan Ciara Carroll and Mary O'Callaghan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Counting down the days for Killarney Musical Society’s 'A Musical Journey' from l-r are: Clodagh O'Sullivan Ellie McSweeney and Claire Lyne. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Counting down the days for Killarney Musical Society’s 'A Musical Journey' from l-r are: Evie Spillane Charlotte O'Connor and Imogen Carroll Kelly. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

NUNS ON THE RUN: Prepping for Killarney Musical Society's ‘A Musical Journey’ variety show from l-r were: Fiona Crowley Ciara Carroll Karina Mulchinoch and Brid O'Callaghan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

With 109 in total, including 36 children and 25 teenagers, the cast will perform a variety show ‘A Musical Journey’ in the INEC on March 7, 8 and 9.

"We have doubled in size since we first began," Brid O'Callaghan, Chairperson at Killarney Musical Society, said.

"A variety show is a mammoth task with such a large cast. On Saturday we did a full run of the show from start to finish including music, props, lighting crew, backstage crew. I think it’s safe to say we were all blown away and buzzing on the way home. It was finally coming together and we are so excited. We are in an excellent place with just two weeks to go. The biggest buzz is yet to come on Saturday, March 4 when we will rehearse with a 15 piece orchestra. For me this is the biggest buzz of the stage seeing it all come together and the amazing impact of an accompanying orchestra."

And she added that ticket sales are flying with their new online link. They've also added a pop up shop for cash only sales at The Laurels next week from February 27 to March 3 which will be manned by their founding member Pam Brosnan. Tickets are available at www.universe.com and are €26 each, €21 for OAPs and students, and there is a family ticket available also for €74.

"Killarney Musical Society is our club and we are passionate in delivering the best performance possible. We are hugely fortunate to have amazing people on board including Oliver Murphy as our Director of Choreography and Jimmy Brockie as our Musical Director but we simply couldn’t have done it without the people that are unseen such as the back stage crew, lighting crew, floor staff and the support of the community. We are so excited and looking forward to welcoming you all on a magical journey, our ‘Musical Journey’."