Tramore's Evie Burke to star in stage premiere in Waterford City
Evie Burke plays 'Mandy' in the production
A very talented young actor from Tramore in Co Waterford will take to the stage over the coming weeks in a lead role in the premiere of a new play titled, 'Dress You Up', by Waterford playwright, Wayne Power.
Evie Burke will play the role of 'Mandy' in the production by Stagemad Theatre Company, which is also based in Tramore.
The play will be performed in Waterford City's, Bank Lane theatre from Tuesday, October 22, to Friday, October 25, with the curtain rising at 8pm each night.
Evie is no stranger to theatre and has graced the Theatre Royal and Garter Lane stages on many occasions. The play also stars two well known actors in Gerry Kane and Greta Rochford. Greta, who plays Karen, is well regarded in theatrical circles. She studied at the Gaiety School of acting and went on to become a regular cast member of Andrew Loyd Webber's, 'Beautiful Game', in the West End.
Her last straight role was in 'The Red Iron', by Jim Nolan. Recently she performed with the Bilberry Goats.
Meanwhile, Gerry Kane has performed in many plays in Waterford including 'On the Razzle', 'The Seafarer', 'The Field' and 'The Birdman of Alcatraz' to name but a very small few.
Gerry is delighted to be cast as Mick, the father of the main character, Bobby. The play also stars Charlie Maher and Jake Penkert. This will be four very special nights at Bank Lane, with the play being staged as part of Imagine Arts Festival.
Wayne Power will have the publication launch of 'Dress You Up', at The Book Centre, Waterford City, on Friday, September 6, at 6pm and all are welcome to attend.
'Dress You Up' is the story of Bobby, an aspiring drag queen still reeling from his mother's untimely death. Championed by his good time girl, aunty Karen, and streetwise best mate Mandy, Bobby navigates his own sexuality and ambitions while his grieving father, Mick, is oblivious to his son's differences and aspirations.
The story is set as at a time when Ireland welcomes a new Taoiseach, Britpop throws its last hoorah and Girl Power becomes part of pop culture towards the millennium. The summer of 1997 is one that will shape and change the lives of all four. As Bobby sharpens his heels, he encounters homophobia and bigotry, still prevalent in a changing Ireland, and learns that all that glitters isn’t always gold. A material boy in a mixed up world, can he rise above it all in sky high heels? Early booking strongly advised and tickets, which are selling fast, can be booked through ttps://www.gr8events.ie/dressyouup or by going to gr8events.ie
