For its 90th birthday in 2025, Waterford Dramatic Society will present John B. Keane’s classic play Big Maggie.
W.D.S. last produced this play in 1993 with Frieda Ryan in the title role. Frieda will now move to the director’s chair for this production.
We have assembled a great cast and production team for this landmark production. Denise Quinn will play the central character Maggie Polpin. We are delighted to be back in Garter Lane Studios and Theatre to continue our great relationship with the management and staff, whom we thank sincerely.
Rehearsals started in mid-January and continue apace.
Cast
Maggie Polpin: Denise Quinn
Gert Polpin: Kassie O’Mahony
Katie Polpin: Chloe Dalton O’Neill
Maurice Polpin: Steven Walsh
Mick Polpin: Bryan Costello
Teddy Heelin: Luke Corcoran
Mr.Byrne: Paul Barry
Mary Madden: Jennifer Cosgrove
Mrs. Madden: Catherine Bradley
Old Man: Paul Dillon
Old Woman: Jacqui Power
Priest: Surprise special guest
Big Maggie, a role created for Anna Manahan back in the 1960’s and set in that decade, is one of the greatest roles for a woman in the entire Irish canon and Maggie towers (metaphorically) over her children and anyone who tries to thwart her. And she has a big plan which will shock her four children who have expectations which they have been given or at least been given to believe by their recently deceased father Walter Polpin. The first hints of a major shake up in the Polpin family are revealed at the end of Walter’s funeral in the opening scene. And that’s just for starters. This is a not to be missed production from multi-award winning WDS. Join us for our big birthday celebration.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
NB: There will be a preview night of the production on Tuesday 8th April, tickets for this night only are priced at just €12.
Please use this link only to book for the Tuesday night.
Groups of six or more people, on any night, can access tickets for just €12 per person. Please contact the Box Office directly on 051 855 038 to avail of this offer.
