Having sold out during its premiere run in March, When Jolie Met Christie by Cork-born playwright Sean Mc Carthy will be performed at the Watergate Theatre for one night only.
When Jolie Met Christie is a compelling cabaret show inspired by the life and music of Christie Hennessy, as told by Al Jolson. The show is performed by Aonghus McAnally and directed by Ray Yeates. Christie Hennessy, one of Ireland’s great singer-songwriters and much loved performers, was fascinated with Al Jolson. Sometimes this fascination became an obsession for Christie as he listened again and again to his favourite Jolson songs.
In When Jolie Met Christie Al Jolson speaks of his admiration for Christie and his new understanding of him now they are both together in the afterlife. Al compares the struggles and triumphs of their two careers. Jolson, the controversial superstar, meets the humble painter-decorator from Tralee in a 90-minute musical meditation featuring many of Christie’s greatest hits.
What is the motivation behind all the great performers? And what sacrifices do they make as they try to follow their dream?
This is a quirky, funny, and sometimes dark meditation on the price of fame.
The show takes place on Saturday October 29 at the Watergate Theatre. Tickets €16/€12.50 are currently on sale at the box office (056 ) 77 61674 www.watergatetheatre.com The show commences at 8pm.
