Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, drama, and pure comedy as the Breffni Players bring you the smash-hit play A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman.
This not-to-be-missed production follows fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele, who is desperate to revive his flagging career. When he eagerly accepts an invitation to play the mighty King Lear in Stratford, he imagines red carpets, fine theatres, and Shakespearean prestige. Instead, Steele finds himself in a sleepy Suffolk village, surrounded not by celebrated stars but by an enthusiastic band of local amateurs determined to put on the show of their lives.
What follows is a riot of clashing egos, cultural misunderstandings, and hilarious mishaps as Steele battles with his own vanity, insecurity, and the challenges of amateur dramatics. Yet beneath the comedy lies a warm and witty story about community, resilience, and the true magic of amateur theatre. A witty, warm, and utterly hilarious play – this is one you won’t want to miss!
Produced by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French.