W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre
starring Des Keogh
a new comedy adapted from the writings of John B. Keane
directed by Charlotte Moore
November 5 – November 30, 2008
The man who brought you The Love Hungry Farmer is back! Des Keogh returns in John B. Keane’s hilarious Confessions of an Irish Publican. The lives of the inhabitants of Knockanee brilliantly evoked by Kerry publican, Martin MacMeer.
“Keogh plays the various characters to perfection, bringing them to life with changes in voice and garments, effectively portraying everything from a mother superior to a toothless old man. It’s to his credit that none of the characterizations, or those mentioned in Martin’s narrative, ever seems anything less than completely real, rather than simplistic caricatures. ” – Epoch Times
“It is a pleasure to watch an actor of Des Keogh’s experience at work.” – NYTheatre.com
“If you want to experience a charming example of fine acting, good writing, lively humor and a lovely window on Irish village characters, get thee to the tiny Studio Theatre downstairs at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Confessions of an Irish Publican is a new one-man but multi-character show adapted by the exquisite performer Des Keogh from the writings of John B. Keane. It has been impeccably and sensibly staged by Charlotte Moore and the wit flows freely as we enjoy the skill of Keogh and the deftness of the writing.” – New York Calling Theatre