The Carnival King

By Ian Kilroy

The Carnival King takes place, one year after a local woman has been brutally murdered. All the inhabitants believe the woman’s husband guilty of the crime, but nothing has been proven against him. As everyone prepares for the annual carnival including the election of its King – the ghost of the murdered woman stalks the small town seeking justice. Time is running out to find evidence that will incriminate the suspected murderer and finally let the victim rest in peace.
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This play by Ian Kilroy is an entertaining and searing exploration of crime, justice and revenge. It is set in contemporary Ireland amid the wild abandon of an ancient Celtic ritual.

Ian Kilroy is an award-winning poet, screenwriter and journalist who contributes regularly to The Irish Times, The Sunday Tribune and Magill. He recently won the first Veronica Guerin Award for Investigative Journalists.

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Cast

Director  Jim Culleton
Set Designer Robert Ballagh
Lighting Designer  Paul Keogan
Costume Designer Gabby Dowling
Original Music Laura Forrest-Hay
Producer Jo Mangan
Administrator Cerstin Gundlach
Production Manager Trevor Ahern
Stage Director Shelley Bourke                 
Stage Manager Marjolijn Venema
Stand-in Stage Director Breege Brennan
Stand-in Stage Manager Maura Howe
Costume Assistant Marcella Riordan
Graphic Designer Brian Fay
Photography Colm Hogan, Brendan Duffy
Tour Relighting Rob Fury

Gerard Byrne
John Finegan
Eamonn Hunt
Frank O’ Sulllivan
Joan Sheehy

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Touring

2002
Premiere Galway Arts Festival, 2001

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Reviews

‘Exceptional theatrical debut…the plot pulses with life…strong performances’ 
Irish Times
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Very impressive, enjoyable and thought-provoking’ 
​The Examiner