Basement Productions

In “Dyin’ For It” devilishly funny Ballyfermot playwright Derek Murphy takes us inside the home of the Kelly women as they prepare to grieve the imminent death of their patriarch, and they would grieve if only he’d get on with it. The Kelly’s are falling apart while trying hard not to come together.

Tickets €16 | €14 concession (student/OAP)
Running time 120 mins including an interval
Suitable for ages 15+

WRITTEN BY Derek Murphy
DIRECTED BY Billy Mangan
LIGHTING AND SOUND DESIGN BY Christopher McMahon
SET DESIGN BY Matt Flynn/Billy Mangan
STAGE MANAGEMENT BY Emma Faye

CAST:
Brenda Mitchell – Nancy
Craig Gahan – Paddy
Emma Murphy – Bridget
Elizabeth Anne Doyle – Deirdre

“Dyin’ For It is a tragedy hiding inside a comedy”, Derek Murphy, Writer

“A torrent of laughter … brilliantly played … great fun”, The Irish Echo

“Dyin’ For It, by Derek Murphy, is the funniest play I’ve seen in years.” Theatre Pizzazz NY (Beatrice Williams-Rude)

About the company…
Basement Productions is a non-profit theatre company based in the Ballyfermot/Cherry Orchard area. Set up in 1998, our first production was Jimmy Murphy’s play ‘Brothers of the Brush’ – set in a basement – hence the name!