The Parke Arts and Drama Group is once again supporting a local charity this year and the group has donated €500 to the very worthy Mayo Autism Action whose goal is to support children and their families who are affected by autism. The flagship project is the Áthas School in Kiltimagh which caters for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. On hand to accept the cheque on behalf of Mayo Autism Action was Pat Kearns who thanked all those involved with Parke Arts and Drama, and thanked them for their generous donation which will go towards helping with the running of the school. The Parke Arts and Drama Group has donated more than €3,500 over the last three years to worthwhile charities such as Enable Ireland, Western Alzheimers, Hospice Uganda, Tsunami Appeal, and other local charities.
The group are busy preparing for a run of their production of Fortunes and Misfortunes, a hilarious comedy, in The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, over the summer season. They will be bringing the superb three-act comedy to the wonderful surrounds of the Royal Theatre as part of the Royal’s summer season. This represents a big undertaking for the group as they move to the bigger stage and audiences of the Royal Theatre. It is all hands on deck as they apply the finishing touches to all aspects of the production in preparation for opening night on Thursday, July 12, at 8.30pm. The production will run from Thursday July 12 and every Thursday night thereafter for the summer season, curtain up each night at 8.30pm. For tickets and more information contact the Royal Theatre Box Office on 0818 300 000 or 094 9023111 or visit www.theroyal.ie
