We are feeling grateful in the spring sun today! Delighted to be able to announce that we have a new project about to premiere…
The Crow’s Old Gold by Carina McNally will premiere in Lehanmore Theatre, Beara Peninsula, Co. Cork on May 31st.
Supported by Cork County Council Arts Office & Creative Places: Islands Scheme.
We were delighted to receive the 4th draft of this script as a submission early in the year having been developed with mentorship from Eadaíon O’Donoghue. Having supported this development process for the past number of months, we are delighted now to be heading to Allihies to produce the 5th draft of this exciting new work by Carina McNally.
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The Crow’s Old Gold
A windswept rock, Crow Island, near Dursey, holds a legend of gold left behind by a magical blacksmith The Gaibleann Gabha and his Cow of Plenty. Is it myth? Or is this rock home to some immortal force, floating there in eternal restlessness? Only Gavin knows the answer, but when he shares it with Gráinne, the practical and sharp-tongued local shop assistant, her skepticism of old superstitions leaves him questioning his own truth. On the other hand, Maree, a woman from Cavan, has journeyed to the Beara Peninsula with a deep sense of purpose—to make an offering to the legendary forge before facing a life-altering surgery. Immersing herself in the ancient lore of the Dé Danann, seeking meaning and strength, she awaits a sign from the old gods. Gavin, caught between both of their worlds, is perplexed. Can the legend of the Gaibleann Gabha ever be revived again?
The Crow’s Old Gold is a story where past and present collide in a myth, superstition, and personal reckoning while delving into the folklore of the Gaibhleann Gabha, the Hag of Beara, and the ancient spirits that inhabit the rugged coast of Dursey, and rocks Bull, Cow and Calf. Through humour, wit and moments of haunting beauty, The Crow’s Old Gold explores the enduring power of myth and the ways in which the past continues to shape the present.
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Keep an eye out for creative team announcements coming soon…
The Crow’s Old Gold by Carina McNally
dir. Ciarán MacArtain
Lehanmore Theatre, Lehanmore, Beara, Co. Cork - Sat. May 31st @ 8.00pm
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