the noble call

A SEARING FATHER DAUGHTER DRAMA

When Mona, the eldest daughter, discovers a family secret and confronts her father with the detail, he, after repeatedly denying any knowledge, finally admits to the painful truth. In a battle of wits that's often poignant, yet also humorous, Vinnie McCabe playing Da, and Noni Stapleton as Mona, combine together to produce a powerful and moving performance of Michael Harnett's new play which is set on the Northside.

THE NOBLE CALL is an emotional roller coaster where Da, a man described as a troublesome know-it-all, meets his match in Mona, a strong-willed divorced mother of teenage twins.

Da - Vinnie McCabe

Mona - Noni Stapleton

Director - Elyn Friedrichs

Set Design - John O'Reilly

Graphic Design - Conor Gallagher 

Photography - Evan Doherty

Vinnie McCabe as “Da” & Noni Stapleton as “Mona” in THE NOBLE CALL

Anna, (16), is spending mid-term break with Grandad who lives alone in the East Wall in Dublin. But Anna is having real problems. Her parents are not getting on and she is being secretly bullied. Sinister texts, fake invites and nasty online images are making her life hell. Grandad too, is not having it easy. The gas company are about to cut him off. His bank is bouncing payments. And he can’t get answers to any of his questions.

BULLIED is a cross-generational play with two people, 50 years apart in age, facing up to, and finally challenging the online and secret world of cyber communication.

Grandad - Vinnie McCabe

Anna - Shauna Brennan

Recorded Voices - Deirdre Monaghan, Lassane Ouedraogo, Daragh Fitzgerald, Moin Mohammad, Brenda Brooks.

Stage Manager - Pat Sullivan

Lighting Design - Sophie Cassidy

Light/Sound Operator - Jessica Kelly

Sound Recording - Dylan Clayton

Sound Design - Ophelia McCabe 

Print Design - Niall O'Sullivan

Props - Wilde Vintage Company Dublin

Photography - Kevin Newcomen

Vinnie McCabe as “Grandad” & Shauna Brennan as “Anna” in BULLIED

the cloudspotter

Nan, a grandmother in her seventies is becoming increasingly forgetful. She’s also been left with the added challenge of rearing Thomas, her wayward grandson, on her own. The story takes place in a sweep of locations from Nan’s flat near the 5 Lamps, to a film set in Wicklow, from the old Log Cabin in Fairview to Dunnes Stores in Henry Street, from The Mater Hospital to the Garda station in Store Street. With brushes with the Guards, dramatic shoplifting episodes, break-ins, court appearances, and a constant battle with school attendance and probation officers.

THE CLOUDSPOTTER explores the rawness of life. But deep at its core is the deeply felt love between a grandmother and her grandson.

Written by Michael J Harnett & Directed by Vinne McCabe

Nan - Deirdre Monaghan

Annie - Brenda Brooks

Thomas - Callum Maxwell.

Deirdre Monaghan as “Nan’” in THE CLOUDSPOTTER