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2026 SPRING PRODUCTION READINGS - THIS SUNDAY!

We're excited to announce readings for our Spring production: THE MOORS by Jen Silverman - a dark gothic comedy that promises to be brilliantly atmospheric and intriguing! Directed by Sandra Cox. Copies of the play will be available at the readings. No prepration needed.

📅 WHEN: Sunday, 30th November at 4pm
📍 WHERE: Unit 9, Doora Industrial Estate, Quin Road, Ennis

ROLES AVAILABLE: 5 Women / 1 Man

Sandra is hoping for a great turn-out and the plan is to cast on Sunday. If we're unable to cast fully on the day, additional readings will be held the week commencing December 15th (we'll circulate details if needed).

Please note: To gain a role, you must be a member of Ennis Players. Contact us for details on how to join!

Please let us know if you're planning to attend! ennisplayersdrama@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all!

SUPPER THEATRE 2025 - THANK YOU !

A Heartfelt Thank You from Ennis Players

As the curtain will soon close on another successful Supper Theatre, we want to extend our warmest thanks to everyone who made this year’s production possible.

To our dedicated crew, cast, front of house team, and committee – your hard work, creativity, and countless hours of preparation have once again brought our vision to life. This production simply wouldn’t happen without your passion and commitment.

Our sincere gratitude goes to The Old Ground for hosting us once more, and particular thanks to their wonderful staff whose friendliness and professionalism make our time there such a pleasure.

We’re deeply grateful to the sponsors of our raffles, some of whom have been generously donating prizes for as long as Supper Theatre has been running. Your continued support means the world to us.

To our patrons and friends – your support enables Ennis Players to continue entertaining our community year after year. 

And finally, to our incredible, loyal, and generous audiences – thank you for filling our seats night after night. The fact that performances sell out every year is a wonderful testament to our lovely locality and the community spirit that makes Ennis and Clare so special.

Here’s to 40 years of Supper Theatre, and to many more to come!

 

With gratitude,
Ennis Players

THE DANDY DOLLS
by  George Fitzmaurice, directed by Geraldine Greene 

Roger Carmody spends his days making Dandy Dolls (like a poppet or a corn dolly), much to his wife’s chagrin. When he isn’t making Dandy Dolls, he’s out stealing his neighbour’s poultry. Every time he completes a doll it is stolen by the Hag’s son and he has to begin all over again. A visit from the mysterious Grey Man, who takes interest in the dolls, seems to herald a change in Roger’s fortunes

CAST LIST:
Roger Carmody  – Joe Varden
Cauth ( his wife)  –  Bernie Harten
Child  – Orla Murphy
Grey Man –  Aidan O Gara
Priest ( Fr. James) – Arthur Ford
Keerby – Hugh Gallagher
Timmeen Faley – John Lillis
Hag’s Son –  Jackie Scanlan
Hag of Barna – Noreen O Loughlin

EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE
by Nina Shengold,
directed by Sinéad Clancy 
 
CAST LIST: 
DICK –  Barry O’Loughlin 
PHYLLIS – Elizabeth Kearney 
ROLLO – Richard Donnellan 
AMBER – Lisa Mullaly
LOUISE VUITTON – Christoph Mueller 
MILDRED – Kate Clohessy 
CREW – voice of John O’Sullivan
 
 
An adaptation of the play NAGGIN 
by Sine Friel,
directed by Michelle Kelly 
 
CAST LIST: 
TINA – Clare Fitzsimons 
GRÁINNE – Gillian Dunphy 
MEAVE – Michelle Vaughan 
CIARA – Ruth Fogarty

2025 Backstage Memories Front Row Magic !
Celebrating at The Old Ground Hotel

We had a wonderful evening event at the Old Ground on November 13th 2025 ahead of our Supper Theatre, (which begins November 24th 2025!)  Members past and present, friends and patrons gathered together to commemorate all our wonderful milestones.  Guests were greeted with a commemorative programme, displays of old photographs, programmes and posters to peruse at their leisure and the video you see here was on display in the room.  We had some lovely speeches, reminiscences followed by some drama presentations including a sneak peak of The Dandy Dolls washed down with a wine and finger food reception.  We hope to share some photographs of the evening on our social media soon.  A huge thank you to everyone who came along and seemed to enjoy themselves immensely chatting with old friends and enjoying the hospitality.  Dignatries such as councillor Mary Howard and the Chairman of the ADCI, John Keane honoured us with their attendance and we were delighted they could celebrate with us.  We are forever grateful to our friends, patrons, members and supporters who help Ennis Players continue to entertain the community.  Looking forward to doing so for many more years !

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2025 has been an Amazing year for Ennis Players

We look forward to many more!