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Members of Dochas Drama Group rehearsing for their Three 1 Act plays that will take place in the Killarney Avenue from February 17-19; front, Don Rohan, Siobhan McAuliffe and Hugh Jordan (who will perform in The Bear). Back from left are Daniel McCarthy and Patricia McSherry (who will perform in Ribbons), Mabel Counihan and Liz Sherry ((who will perform in The Last Post ). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

FORGET about the West End, Killarney’s homegrown thespians have always known how to stage a mesmerising drama right on our doorstep.
In what is excellent news for theatregoers, Dóchas Drama Group returns to the Killarney Avenue Hotel on February 17, 18 and 19, presenting three one-act plays, at 8pm nightly. “Relationships, love lost and found, loyalty and deceit – all human life is there!” said Mary Murphy of Dóchas Drama Group.
“We are presenting three plays, by three authors from three different countries, from three different periods, all with themes and characters with whom we can all identify and recognise.”
The Bear by Anton Chekhov is a hilarious comedy. “We meet the grieving widow Elena (played by Siobhan McAuliffe), the opinionated, egotistical Gregory (played by Hugh Jordan) and the faithful manservant, Luka (played by Don Rohan) who is confused by the behaviour of both!” said Mary.
In Last Post by Jean McConnell, Felicity (played by Mabel Counihan) is amazed when she receives a letter she was not expecting. “A visit from the young, attractive Mary O’Reilly (played by Liz Sherry) brings news which challenges her patience and dignity. Who has the last laugh?” added Mary.
Ribbons is a play by a promising young Irish playwright, Elaine Murphy, which was produced at the Abbey Theatre in 2013 and received much praise.
In it, we meet Glenda (played by Patricia McSherry) who has invited Lewis (played by Daniel McCarthy) to her apartment in the hope of strengthening their relationship. “Both have stories to tell which are revealed over a cup of tea!” said Mary.
Dóchas members will also stage the production at the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare on Saturday, February 20.

Members of Dochas Drama Group rehearsing for their three one-act plays that will take place in the Killarney Avenue from February 17-19; front, Don Rohan, Siobhan McAuliffe and Hugh Jordan (who will perform in The Bear). Back from left are Daniel McCarthy and Patricia McSherry (who will perform in Ribbons), Mabel Counihan and Liz Sherry ((who will perform in The Last Post ). Picture: Eamonn Keogh