Skibbereen Arts Festival

SUNDAY AUGUST 1GARE ST LAZARE PLAYERS IRELANDPRESENTMOBY DICK by Herman MelvilleAdapted by Conor Lovett & Judy Hegarty LovettDirected by Judy Hegarty LovettPerformed by Conor LovettWith original music composed and performed by Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh.SATURDAY 31ST JULY44Skibbereen Arts Festival moves down river to the Baltimore Community Hall for thisstunning stage adaptation of Herman Melville’s great American novel, Moby Dick.This is a vital one-man performance by Conor Lovett, accompanied by original musicby Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh on fiddle, viola and uileann pipes. Catching both themischievous humor and the wisdom of Ishmael’s commentary, Lovett holds audiencesspellbound during this classic tale of a mythic sea monster, the vengeful Captain Ahab,and their epic ocean journey aboard The Pequod.Nominated for Best Actor in this year’s Irish Times Theatre Awards, Lovettis best known for his solo performances of Beckett’s prose works. He andJudy Hegarty Lovett have toured with their work to over 60 cities around theworld.“This is an intensely deliberate, focused piece of work, out of which Melville’s writing emergesas the ultimate star of what is a constrained and lovely show.” ‘Sunday Business Post’“Lovett’s capacity to hold an audience is remarkable. His voice control and subtle shifts ofexpression and movement seem effortless.” ‘The Guardian’“Superb. I loved it. It was mesmerizing.” Eamon McCann (‘The View’ RTÉ TV)This event is a fundraiser for the COPE foundation.BALTIMORE COMMUNITY HALL | 7.30PM | €20