I was due to see King Kong Company perform in Naas recently, but unfortunately, that festival got cancelled. So, when I was asked if I'd like to go see them in Dolans , Limerick, I obviously said yes! I hopped in the car after work last Friday and hit the road. A few stops alongt he way, and I was there by 19:30, in plenty of time to make the show. I've seen King Kong Company plenty of times now to know what to expect. I was curious to see how Bobby Fingers would perform though, what with him have a dodgy leg. I needn't have worried though. He bounced around the stage on one leg, waving a cane in the air like a mad man! Support on the night was from local hip-hop artist, Citrus Fresh , a new name to me, but I really enjoyed his set. Anyway, on to the photos:
Sometimes you meet people who, for whatever reason, give you a chance, a break... Celine, the manager of the Moat Theatre is one of those people. I've been allowed to roam and wander in the theatre to get some of my favourite shots of some of Irelands greatest performers and I've enjoyed every minute of it.
Celine is going through a bit of a tough time at the moment, so Thursday night was just one of many fundraisers to help her out as she battles through.
So, who played? Well, Pete Kavanagh, Mairead Carroll, The Willibees, Johnny and Harrison Warren, John Forde, Arlene Bailey, Rebecca Storm, Saoirse Casey and Paddy Casey. Lots and lots of talented folk from the locality and was interspersed with messages of good will from Theatre and TV stars from around the world, just goes to show how much Celine is loved and the high regard she is held in.
So, who played? Well, Pete Kavanagh, Mairead Carroll, The Willibees, Johnny and Harrison Warren, John Forde, Arlene Bailey, Rebecca Storm, Saoirse Casey and Paddy Casey. Lots and lots of talented folk from the locality and was interspersed with messages of good will from Theatre and TV stars from around the world, just goes to show how much Celine is loved and the high regard she is held in.
If you would like to contribute to this fundraiser, you can click here.
Anyway, on to the photos: