The Country Girl 1953
1953 was the year the Ennis Friary Choral Group established itself and has stayed in operation ever since under various name changes.
A County Girl was staged at 'The New Hall'' Ennis from March 17th-22nd. It had a very late start time each night of 8.45pm, something which is extremely uncommon in recent times. An entry fee of threepence (old money) was required with all proceeds going to the Ennis Friary Repair Fund.
This musical play can also be known as Town and Country. First produced in 1902, it became the fourth longest running piece of musical theatre of its time. It is rarely performed in modern times.
SynopsisGeoffrey has left the little village of Devonshire and set off to sea to seek his fortune. Around the same time his lover, Marjorie, also left the village for London. When the show begins, Geoffrey returns to his village from the Orient after a five year absence. He has brought with him some Eastern passengers, the Rajah of Bhong and his intended bride, the Princess Mehelaneh. Since it is the homecoming season in Devonshire, Marjorie has also come back from London where, unbeknown to all at home, she has become a singing star under an assumed name. She is longing to see Geoffrey again. Although she is now a fine lady, she wants him to find her as he left her and dons her country girl clothes. Trouble ensues when the Princess Mehelaneh decides that she wants Geoffrey as her husband. Marjorie mistakenly thinks that Geoffrey is also interested in the Princess. However, in the end, it is clear that Geoffrey still only has love for his country girl, Marjorie.
A County Girl was staged at 'The New Hall'' Ennis from March 17th-22nd. It had a very late start time each night of 8.45pm, something which is extremely uncommon in recent times. An entry fee of threepence (old money) was required with all proceeds going to the Ennis Friary Repair Fund.
This musical play can also be known as Town and Country. First produced in 1902, it became the fourth longest running piece of musical theatre of its time. It is rarely performed in modern times.
SynopsisGeoffrey has left the little village of Devonshire and set off to sea to seek his fortune. Around the same time his lover, Marjorie, also left the village for London. When the show begins, Geoffrey returns to his village from the Orient after a five year absence. He has brought with him some Eastern passengers, the Rajah of Bhong and his intended bride, the Princess Mehelaneh. Since it is the homecoming season in Devonshire, Marjorie has also come back from London where, unbeknown to all at home, she has become a singing star under an assumed name. She is longing to see Geoffrey again. Although she is now a fine lady, she wants him to find her as he left her and dons her country girl clothes. Trouble ensues when the Princess Mehelaneh decides that she wants Geoffrey as her husband. Marjorie mistakenly thinks that Geoffrey is also interested in the Princess. However, in the end, it is clear that Geoffrey still only has love for his country girl, Marjorie.
