Stones in His Pockets The award-winning comedy by Marie Jones At The Olympia Theatre.
Stones In His Pockets stars Simon Delaney (well known for his many appearances on TV including the very popular series Bachelor's Walk) and Conor Delaney (Quinnis in the hit show I, Keano). Directed by David Bownes, designed by Jack Kirwan and produced by Lane Productions (who also produced I,Keano, Alone it Stands, and The Shawshank Redemption).

Simon Delaney has recently been nominated for an IFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his part in (Happy Ever Afters)(Newgrange Pictures) He also appears forthcoming film Zonad (Element Pictures), which has been nominated for 6 IFTA¹s. The film is due for release on March 19th. He appears on the Fame TV show as an adjudicator and has just finished in Val Falvey and Badly Drawn Roy.

The play is set in a rural town in County Kerry that has been over-run by a Hollywood film crew. The story revolves around the two central characters, Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn, who are working as extras in the film. The cast of two perform all 15 characters (men and women), often switching gender and voice with swift dexterity and the absolute bare minimum of costume changes.

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The Olympia Theatre
Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th March, 2010

Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm