Smitten is a play that wants to be a musical. It marks the third part of Devious Theatre’s ‘In The Future When All’s Well’ residency in Kilkenny Arts Office.
After the success of the last two shows Scratcher and Shifting, this new production described as ‘a romantic comedy about rain, recession and why dance sequences are harder in real life’ will conclude their six month residency from June 26.
Smitten opens in Kilkenny after making its debut in Cork as part of Solstice during the Cork Midsummer Festival on June 16.
Claire used to be a nurse but then she emigrated. Now she’s returned home from South America with her tail between her legs only to discover that finding her feet on home soil is proving harder than she expected. Especially when everyone else is shaking off their brollies and getting ready to head for greener pastures. As Claire tries to enthuse herself about settling in Ireland, she realises that life is not the Technicolor fantasy that she projected as a teenager and no amount of song or dance is going to help that. It’s about leaving or staying. It’s about committing or not. It’s about a world where the grass is greener on the other side. If the musicals have taught us one thing, it’s that there’s no place like home. But why does it have to be so black and white?
Smitten previously played in a four-night sold out run in The Barn in August 2008. This new version of the show plays No. 76 John Street from June 26 – July 2 at 8pm nightly. After the sell out performances of Scratcher and Shifting, it is recommended you get your tickets while you can. There will be a capacity of 70 every night.
The cast includes Amy Dunne, Ken McGuire, Kevin Mooney, Lynsey Moran, John Morton, Maria Murray, Suzanne O’Brien, Jack O’Leary, Annette O’Shea and David Thompson. The play is written by John Morton, directed by John Morton and Angela Barrett and choreographed by Gemma Grant.
All information on the show can be found on DeviousTheatre.com and tickets can be bought at Kilkenny Arts Office or booked on 056 -7794138. Ticket bookings can also be made on the website.
