Glasnevin Trust have invited 'The Prodger' to perform in 2014

The Somme Room, Working men's Club, Dublin

A trip to Listowel, 2014 for 'The Prodger'? Listowel's Mayday Military Event

'The Prodger' has just been invited to take part in Listowel May Day Military Event 2014 - (an annual event to remember all Irish men and women that have fought in domestic or foreign forces from WWI to present day).  So fingers crossed we can work it out for a performance in St John's Theatre, Listowel! May 2014 - pictured (The Bombshell Bells) who will also take part in the event.

A wonderful two days in Derry /Londonderry

Londonderry Sentinel 18th November 2013 - 'The Prodger' at the Waterside Theatre

The Socialist Voice - March 2013 - has its say on 'The Prodger'

"A fantastic sixty minutes of drama"

The Prodger by Tina Noonan, at the New Theatre, Dublin

I went along to the New Theatre on Friday the 1st of March after hearing Gaybo mentioning it on his wonderful Lyric FM show on a Sunday afternoon; and I was glad I did so, as Gay sometimes gets it wrong on his recommendations at times.
       This was a fantastic sixty minutes of drama and especially the two main characters: Johnny, a grumpy old alcoholic veteran of the First World War and the publican attending him, Mick. Their old, all-too-familiar arguments about what had happened on nights gone by and the aftermath of old wakes reminded this onlooker of times gone by; but there was a serious side to this drama in the character of Johnny, a crippled, forgotten veteran after the war, like millions of others, playing on his memory as he recounts near-death situations that he found himself him.
      The typical priest, Father Tom, sleeps at the bar, seeking comfort in what was a horrible Ireland to live in then (and still is today): the plight of the priest with his sexual longings kept at bay. The meekness of the elderly Coleman is a too-stark reminder of the wastage of youth.
      But it was the drama by Johnny and Mick that I found spellbinding, and I left the theatre with my disgust of war further enhanced.
      I hope the British ambassador, who was in the audience, found this too, as that ambassador’s country seeks more of its imperialist adventure in fields where only the young die, and their masters sleep well at night.
[PD]

 

http://www.communistpartyofireland.ie/sv2013-03/14-theatre.html

The Somme Association director at the Waterside Theatre

President of the Royal British Legion NI

The Mayor of Derry attends opening night

'The Prodger' page 36 of The Irish News

The Derry Journal has news of The Prodger

Kevin Myers has his say...

"A wonderfully funny, bitter-sweet evocation of the trench memories of a crippled yet wry old war-veteran in a Waterford pub - quite irresistible".

Kevin Myers

Posters up in The Waterside Theatre

Derry /Londonderry

Peace Bridge to The Waterside Theatre

BBC radio Foyle interview tomorrow

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiofoyle

Radio interview 10.00 am tomorrow

Re The Prodger at The Waterside Theatre Derry/Londonderry

29th & 30th November

Derry/Londonderry poster ready

Tickets selling fast for 29th & 30th November

http://www.watersidetheatre.com/events/byevent/307

Major General O'Morchoe at Leopardstown Park Hospital

Leopardstown Park Hospital

Emotional wonderful homecoming for 'The Prodger' last night at Leopardstown Park Hospital

Leopardstown Park Veterans Hospital

Last time my great uncle was in "the Park" was 50 odd years ago but next Thursday the hospital are hosting a private performance of "The Prodger" and the real, original stick will be with us

The Mayor of Derry...

Is planning to see the opening night performance at The Waterside, 29th November 2013

'The 3 Kings' (Na Tri Rithe) a play about a single dad

Delighted....thrilled....

with the news that 'The 3 Kings' will premier its full production at Theatre Upstairs, Eden Quay, Dublin in February 2014. with Owen O' Gorman to play 'Ken King' a single father struggling to rein control over his two teenage sons.

Leopardstown Park Hospital

Leopardstown Park Hospital have organised a private performance of 'The Prodger' on 24th October 2013 in conjunction with Major General O'Morchoe and the Veteran's Support Group to honour my grand uncle John James Noonan, (aka The Prodger) an Irish Private, a survivor of The Somme and an amputee, a patient himself at Leopardstown Park Hospital.

New image for 'The Prodger'

Imperial War Museum London

The Prodger has joined the First World War Imperial War Museum Centenary Partnership - promoting WW1 events and projects through the centenary website

"The Prodger" - Stellar Cast of Irish Acting Talent, The Waterside Theatre, 29th & 30th November 2013

Frank Melia, Joe Moylan, Brendan Conroy, Seamus Moran

Discussing a Leopardstown Veterans Hospital performance

Tina Noonan with Major General David O'Morchoe at The Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland Wreath Laying Ceremony at The Irish National War Memorial Gardens

Islandbridge 2013, Irish Naval Association

Tina Noonan with Declan Pendred, President of Irish Naval Association at RBL annual ceremony of Rememberance at Islandbridge 13th July 2013

Islandbridge 2013 with Noel Cullen RBL

Waterside Theatre Derry~Londonderry 29th & 30th November 2013

http://www.watersidetheatre.com/events/byevent/307

The Prodger @ The New Theatre February 2013 - 4 minute video clip

After a sell out week in Dublin

And two packed shows in Lismore, the cast and crew are taking a rest but The Prodger isn't finished yet.

Huge thanks to Lismore Drama Society

For helping hands at every turn to bring The Prodger to Lismore

The Prodger's last night in Lismore

A howling night and a standing ovation

The Prodger is finally here in Lismore

Show starts in 30 mins tonite and tomorrow 10th March 8.30 pm Lismore Heritage Centre. Tickets still available on the door.

55 minutes of magic this Sat & Sun

"The Prodger" comes to Lismore Courthouse Theatre, The Heritage Centre, Lismore, Co Waterford, the home of "The Prodger" for two nights only this Sat 9th March and Sun 10th March 8.30pm. for 55 minutes of magic. Make sure to book your tickets in advance....

3 more days

The Prodger will be back home in Lismore, Co. Waterford

"The Prodger" hits the headlines

Of the Waterford Observer today

An extract from Alan Foran's review of The Prodger

"Set in a bar in County Waterford in 1964, Johnny and a friend head to the pub one evening, while rumours of a local murder circulate. The story of that night weaves its way through reflection and admissions of the past that are all too real, and delivered subtly. What the play manages to do is to give a distillation of lives within a short space of time, and like all good drama, it is liberally mixed with laughter, the kind of one liners that comes from the banter of everyday life. Right from the off, they take a hold and keep you there, leaving you wishing there was another act". Alan Foran - www.thepublicreviews.com

"The Prodger" hits Lismore this Saturday 9th March

A short rest before The Prodger hits Lismore, this Saturday 9th March and Sunday 10th March. 8.30 pm Lismore Courthouse Theatre Tickets can be booked through the Lismore Heritage Centre or Cahills Newsagents!

Lismore is getting ready for The Prodger

Sold out every night in The New Theatre

Next stop Lismore Courthouse 9th and 10th March. Book tickets from Lismore Heritage Centre or Cahills Newsagents

Another review with a 4 star delivery

"Right from the off, they take hold and keep you there, leaving you wishing there was another act" (see Alan Foran's full 4 star review)

http://www.thepublicreviews.com/the-prodger-the-new-theatre-dublin/

After being compared to O'Casey...

By Aoife Ryan in her review in Entertainment.ie (check it out) the whiskey is flowing in "Mick Donnelly's bar". Come and join us The Prodger, in Temple Bar The New Theatre till 2nd March. Then two nights in The Prodger's home town, Lismore, Co. Waterford...9th and 10th March.

The Prodger...compared to O'Casey

http://entertainment.ie/theatre/feature/The-Prodger-The-New-Theartre/211/3972.htm

Second night also a sell out

Frank Melia, Seamus Moran, Joe Moylan, Brendan Conroy

The first run on the set for tomorrow

In 24 hours The Prodger will come alive

7.30pm The New Theatre, Temple Bar

Podcast lyric Fm The Prodger

http://culturefilepod.tumblr.com/post/43648930482/tina-noonan-brings-the-story-of-her-great-uncle-a

Signs in The New Theatre

Fully booked out for open night in Dublin next Monday 25th Feb ! ... Next stop Lismore, tickets on sale and signs up tonight in Lismore for The Prodger's home coming to Lismore courthouse Sat 9th and Sun 10th March in association with Lismore Drama Society

RTE Lyric Fm tonight at 6.40

Tune in to RTE lyric fm (96/99) tonight at 6.40 for Regan Hutchins programme on The Prodger

The Prodger - The New Theatre - next Monday 25th

http://entertainment.ticketsolve.com/shows/873490741/events The Prodger opens in Dublin next Monday 25th February. Don't forget to book your tickets. Open night almost booked out already!

Irish Independent link

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/books-arts/the-true-story-of-what-tinas-great-uncle-got-up-to-in-the-great-war-29074998.html

The story of the real man behind The Prodger

Irish Independent Review today page 19 Colin Murphy gets to the bottom of Tina Noonan's inspiration for "The Prodger".John James Noonan, Private with The Leinster Regiment and a native of Lismore, Co. Waterford

Win two free tickets to opening night in Dublin

Check out The Prodger page on facebook
Two free tickets up for grabs to opening night Monday 25th February, The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Lismore Logo Competition where...

Tina Noonan crossed paths with Mealla Fahey, Manager of Lismore Heritage Centre and Lismore Courthouse Theatre where "The Prodger" will be staged for two nights, Saturday 9th March and Sunday 10th March at 8.00pm tickets priced €12.00. To book tickets in advance call (058) 54975

Lismore Heritage Centre

Tina Noonan chats to The Duke of Devonshire about The Prodger's performance in Lismore Courthouse 9th and 10th March 2013

The Prodger - rehearsals have started

Seamus Moran and Joe Moylan working "The Prodger" at The New Theatre rehearsal space last Friday

Radio Interview with WLR fm tomorrow at 12.00 pm

Listen out for radio interview with WLR http://www.wlrfm.com/ tomorrow at 12.00pm with Tina Noonan, playwright live from The Heritage Centre, Lismore

JFK photo prop found today

A JFK picture turned up in a local flea market today...in time for its place on the wall of the set of The Prodger

Rehearsals today

Tina Noonan with The Prodger cast...Joe Moylan, Frank Melia, Brendan Conroy and Seamus Moran stop for a quick photo taken by Romi Cruanas, our stage manager