Be our guest
Written By: Julie Dutktiewiz, Sarah Gordon, Rosemary Jenkinson, Fionnuala Kennedy, Dominic Montague and Myra Zepf
Directed By: Paula McFetridge
Production Premiere: 18th April – 6th May 2019
A site-specific series of performances throughout Hillsborough Castle Gardens that illuminate characters and stories from the Castle’s history
In a series of theatrical encounters audiences meet fascinating characters from the Castle’s past, including an encounter between Wills Hill and America’s founding father Benjamin Franklin (who visited Hillsborough Castle during the 1770s), the 3rd Marquess of Downshire who regaled audiences with folk tales in the enchanting gardens, Lady Rose and the gardener William who reminisce over the state of the country post WWII, Lady Annie showing off her pinery, Lady Alice on her wedding day, and a pair of top secret MI5 and CIA security officers who reveal what happened behind the scenes during the 2003 Presidential visit.
The premiere run reached in excess of 7,500 audience members.
CREATIVE TEAM
Cast
Wills Hill: Stephen Beggs
M15 Agent: Michael Condron
Lady Annie: Maria Connolly
Benjamin Franklin: James Doran
William: Gerard Jordan
Lady Rose: Julie Kinsella
CIA Agent: Rhodri Lewis
Lady Alice Hill: Louise Parker
Arthur Hill: Noel McGee
Costume designer: Liz Cullinane
Production Manager: Stephen Quinn
Stage Manager: Seána Green and Caitlín Hunter
Producers: Zoe Fox and Dominic Montague
PAST PERFORMANCES
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18th April – 6th May Hillsborough Castle and Grounds
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