Michael Twomey is always open to a new approach

ACTORS never retire, they just die away,” says Cork theatrical stalwart Michael Twomey, who at 82 shows no sign of slowing down. 

Twomey stars in The Outgoing Tide which deals with the difficult subject of Alzheimer’s disease. Written by American playwright Bruce Graham, the play is about a family facing a crisis. The father, played by Twomey, has the early stages of the disease.

“He comes up with an unorthodox scheme to make sure his wife and son will be well looked after,” says Twomey, who adds that despite the subject matter, the play is written with a light touch and flashes of humour.