City Theatre Dublin’s Production of John B.Keane’s THE MATCHMAKER
Starring Anna Manahan and Des Keogh
Directed by Michael Scott
Setting by Michael McCaffery
Costumes by Synan O Mahony
Music by Michael Scott
Stage Manager Niall Connolly
Lighting Michael Scott
Recorded live in 2001 at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin
Des Keogh was nominated for a Fringe First as “Best Actor” at the Edinburgh Fringe 2001 for his performance.
The Production was nominated for an “Outer Critics Circle award” in New York when it played “off Broadway” at the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York.
The Production has toured in Ireland and abroad with various casts since 2001, including Mick Lally, Ann Charleston, Mary Mcevoy, Jon Kenny, Geraldine Plunkett, Una MCLean and Jimmy Chisholm.
The Video was produced with SONY Ireland and The Machine Theatre Company,
Video Director Ian McGarry,
Video Lighting Andrew Leonard.
A radio version with BBC with Anna Manahan, Des Keogh Niall Toibin, David Kelly, Pauine McLynn and Jeananne Crowley won a Sony Award and recorded live in Siamsa Tire.
This recording has been provided by Michael Scott of City Theatre Dublin in aid of the Artist Emergency Relief Fund. If you enjoy the performance, please donate to the cause. CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW.
