Torch Players

The Months Mind Mass for Breda Dillon will be at 6 pm next Saturday, May 2nd, in St John’s Cathedral. Breda is the sister of Noel Dillon who has been doing wonderful work for many years on our Set Construction Crew. May Breda rest in peace.

Were you involved in Community SIAMSA in Limerick during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s?

If you took part in Community Siamsa in Limerick - as a performer, musician, technician, volunteer, or audience member during the 1970s–1990s - your memories are an important part of Limerick’s cultural history.

Award-winning playwright and theatre maker Helena Enright, working with The GAFF, is inviting people to share their stories, recollections, and reflections of this unique period in Limerick’s community theatre life. These stories will contribute to both an oral history archive and the development of a new theatre piece.

Enright is a socially engaged artist and researcher whose work is rooted in documentary theatre, personal narrative, and the archive. She holds an MA in Drama & Theatre Studies (UCC) and a PhD in Performance Practice (University of Exeter, UK).

Attached is an information pack which explains more about the project and what is involved.

This is a unique opportunity to share your experiences and help shape a theatrical work that celebrates Limerick’s vibrant community arts heritage. Selected stories may be used in the play and the accompanying archive, ensuring these voices are preserved for future generations

If you would like to be involved contact Helena via email [email protected] or by text message on 089-6169243

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Helena Enright
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Artist/Researcher/Facilitator
089-6169243

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The Siamsa Experience Celebrating Community Siamsa Limerick (1970s–1990s).
The GAFF & award winning playwright Helena Enright are creating a new play inspired by the rich history of Community Siamsa in Limerick.
Supported by The Arts Council & Limerick Arts Office

https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/pictures---videos/2060619/half-a-century-of-theatre-torch-players-founder-named-limerick-person-of-the-month.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcARJ5nZjbGNrBEnmcWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtHxVbYIvPsifT2kztwRlZL72MpzR_1Q0sI0Gy-2-Gn-KEnzSZDQQqSGUbDR_aem_UrSmPfKoGDb9pyRGvnteVQ

Half a century of theatre: Torch Players founder named Limerick Person of the Month Kerry man Maurice O'Sullivan founded the Torch Players Drama Group in Limerick in 1976

🎭🎭🎭👏👏 Half a century of theatre: Torch Players founder named Limerick Person of the Month 🎭🎭🎭👏👏

LINK TO STORY IN COMMENTS 🖇️🖇️🖇️🖇️🖇️

Anyone from Torch interested contact me please!!

Our first event of 2026 is our fundraising table quiz at 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) on Thursday 16th April.

Hosted by the inimitable Myles Breen

Booking essential at the link in bio for a night of trivia and theatre.

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Artwork: Emma Langford

Happy Easter from Torch Players 🎭