Kenny stars in tale of puppetry, politics and greed

MAG MELL, a play that encompasses traditional Irish music, dance and puppetry, stars Jon Kenny as politician/property developer PJ Foley.

Kenny stars in tale of puppetry, politics and greed

It is at the Everyman on May 30 as part of a five-venue tour. Other characters include four musicians who have lost their way and are preoccupied with material things. The musicians are flute player, Conal Ó Gráda, and accordionist, Benny McCarthy (who both composed the show), as well as bodhrán player Colm Murphy and fiddler Ciaran Ó Maonaigh.

Actor and singer Katie Holly plays a wise woman who strives to save the island of Mag Mell from destruction. Dancer Caitlín Nic Gabhann (Riverdance) completes the line-up in this redemptive tale, with design by artist and puppeteer, Des Dillon.

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