JoyceStagers Val O’Donnell and Tim Casey bring to life an iconic caricature by Alan Reeve depicting a legendary gathering of Ireland’s most prominent literary figures and artists in Dublin’s Palace Bar in June 1940!
Those featured in the original work include Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O’Brien, Austin Clarke, Brinsley McNamara, Francis McManus, Cathal O’Shannon Snr., Harry Kernoff, and ‘Bertie’ Smyllie. Join Val and Tim for an engaging performance featuring a selection of readings and vivid extracts from these legendary writers’ works.
Val O’Donnell: Involved in theatre for many years, adapting works by classic Irish writers—including James Joyce, Flann O’Brien, and James Plunkett—for the stage. He has also published two collections of ballads based on Joyce’s Ulysses.
Tim Casey: An experienced actor across screen, radio, and stage, who recently directed an (almost) uncut production of The Winter’s Tale for the Dublin Shakespeare Society.