A Play for Gaza

Seven Jewish Children, a 10 minute play written by the UK-playwright Caryl Churchill as a response to the bombing of Gaza in January 2009 will be performed all over Ireland in the next few weeks.

Churchill wrote the piece in immediate reaction to the situation in Gaza and has stipulated that the play can be read or performed anywhere free-of-charge providing that no admission fee is charged and a collection is taken at each performance for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).

The following companies and individuals are presenting the play, in association with Project Brand New and in support of MAP during the month of March.

Following the preview of “Solemn Mass for a Full Moon in Summer” on the 7th of March, Rough Magic will be presenting a performance of “Seven Jewish Children”, directed by Lynne Parker at Project Arts Centre.

The Abbey Theatre will present Caryl Churchill’s Seven Jewish Children on the 12, 13, and 14 March. The play, directed by Wayne Jordan, will take place in the Peacock after the performance of Ages of the Moon (approximately 9.45pm). Admission is free but booking essential on 01 87 87 222. For more information visit www.abbeytheatre.ie

Mirari Productions will be doing a performance of “Seven Jewish Children” on Sunday 8th March at 3pm in Bewleys Cafe Theatre, directed by Maisie Lee and performed by Bryan Burroughs, Camille Donegan, Damien Hasson, Shane O' Reilly and Sarah-Jayne Quigley.

Hilary Cotter is directing a production of “Seven Jewish Children”, which will be performed at Piedescalso, Thomas Street on the evening of Saturday 7th and also in Temple Bar Square. It will be performed by Sophie Campbell, Hilary Cotter, Mark Gordon and Lorna Quinn.

Duncan Molloy will be directing a version of Caryl Churchill's 'Seven Jewish Children' in St. Stephen's Green this Saturday.
Meeting is at 2pm sharp at the main entrance to the park (near the Luas stop). The event is free, unticketed and afterward there will be a voluntary collection for Medical Aid for Palestine. The piece will feature the acting talents of Phil Kingston, Faela Stafford, Ian Byrne, Simon Ashe Browne & Megan Riordan. As it is approximately ten minutes long I strongly advise people to arrive a few minutes early. Come and see a powerful piece of new writing from an icon of the theatre, an exciting new director and a highly talented cast, all in aid of a good cause.

On the evening of March 11th a performance of Caryl Churchill's Seven Jewish Children, directed by Yvonne Coughlan of RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions) and performed by Noelle O'Regan,

Richard Claire, Kathie Clinton and Arina Obuk will take place. It will be performed in 6 venues in and around Kinsale. First performance at 6.30pm, last one at 9.30 to 9.45 in the Lord Kingsale, where the Viva Palestina fundraiser, organised by Chris Michalowicz is taking place from 8pm. There we also have the band Ilya K, DJ Fun Raizer, Guest speakers, raffles and an opening trad session.

UCD Dramsoc will be performing “Seven Jewish Children” on the 30th of March. It will start at the Dramsoc Theatre (Arts Block, Belfield) and will probably be a site-specific promenade performance. We will post full details on the Dramsoc and soon-to-be-launched ISDA websites. www.ucddramsoc.com

Catherine McFadden will be directing a production of “Seven Jewish Children”. Date and venue to be confirmed.

Bairbre Ní Chaoimh will be directing a production of “Seven Jewish Children” in the New Theatre at 6pm on Friday 12 March…contact projectbrandnew@gmail.com for details.

Activate Youth Theatre, Cork will be performing “Seven Jewish Children”, directed by Geraldine O’Neill. Venue and date to be confirmed…contact projectbrandnew@gmail.com for details.

SUMMARY

• Rough Magic, Project Arts Centre, 7th March at 9.30pm.
• Mirari Productions, Bewleys Theatre Cafe, Sunday 8th of March at 3pm.
• Abbey Theatre, directed by Wayne Jordan 12th, 13th & 14th March after Ages of the Moon in the Peacock - approximately 9:30pm - booking essential.

• Hilary Cotter, Piedescalso Art Cafe and Temple Bar Market, Saturday 7th of March.
• Duncan Molloy, Saturday 7th of March at 2pm in Stephen's Green
• Yvonne Coughlan, 6 performances at venues in Kinsale, Cork on Wednesday 11th of March between 6.30 and 9.30.
• UDC Dramsoc, promenade performance from Dramsoc Theatre (Arts Block, Belfield), Monday 30th of March (time to be confirmed).
• Bairbre Ní Chaoimh, Dublin, The New Theatre, 6pm Friday 13 March
• Catherine McFadden, Dublin (details to be confirmed).
• Activate Youth Theatre, Cork, directed by Geraldine O'Neill, (details to be confirmed)