creative
Communities
Dates
18th May 2023
to 20th May 2023
Age Range
18+
Venue
Backstage Theatre
Address
Farneyhoogan
Longford
N39 FP46
Type
Performance
Tom Foolery at the Folly
Tom Foolery at the Folly written by Pauline Flood & directed by Vanessa Flood and presented by Mostrim Players
Mostrim Players present a drama that tells the story behind the establishment of Charlton’s Endowment Charitable Trust Fund, which is understood to have taken place in county Longford in 1776 according to local folklore.
75 year old Thomas Charlton of Moatfarrell, Co. Longford, millionaire, wishes to marry and father an heir to his estate and his substantial fortune. Thomas’s 2 sisters, are not happy with this idea so they devise a plan.
Based on true events with some artistic flavour, the audience will be taken on a unique trip through important local history.
Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.