The Breffni Players present four shows of a classic 1950s American play at The Dock this February.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof centres on a wealthy Southern family gathered together under emotional strain. The play explores themes of truth versus denial, repressed desire, family conflict and the pressure to conform — all unfolding within the charged atmosphere of a single household.
Much of the tension comes from unspoken secrets and strained relationships, as characters struggle with honesty, love and their own vulnerabilities. The play is known for its intense dialogue and psychological depth.
The amateur production of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatrical Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
The Breffni Players
In November 1943, a public meeting was held in what was then known as The Labour Hall (the site of Gills Garage today) and as a result, The Breffni Players were formed. This venue also housed the group’s first production, Nothing in this Life by Louis J Walsh.
Eighty years on, The Breffni Players can proudly claim to have performed at least one production every year since (except during the pandemic) for the local Carrick-on-Shannon residents.