Two years ago the Allingham Festival was delighted to welcome the actor Ian McElhinney for a conversation with Sinead Crowley. This year the focus moves to his wife, playwright Marie Jones and her wonderful one man play, A Night in November.
The play deals with one man's struggle with national identity during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. What he witnesses during the World Cup qualifying game between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in 1994 leads him on a journey of self discovery.
At once funny, sad and very profound this drama has a real relevance in today's world considering the political situation on this island including the possibility of a referendum on the future of both North and South.
Paddy Campbell will bring “A Night in November” to this year’s festival. A familiar figure on local stages, Paddy moved to Donegal from Co Down 25 years ago and almost immediately joined a local Drama Society. His first acting role was in "The Patrick Pearse Motel" which led to parts in "Thy Will be Done”, "The Year of the Hiker", "I Do Not Like Thee Dr. Fell" and "Big Maggie".
He first performed “A Night in November” back in 2009 and he will reprise the role in the Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon on Saturday November 9th at 8.00pm. Adm. €12.