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Canadian Premiere :: Pacific Theatre,
Vancouver, BC
Ireland Tour :: 2001
World Premiere :: Fort Collins, CO If you are interested in a performance of the show, please contact us.
Canadian Premiere :: Pacific Theatre,
Vancouver, BC Ireland Tour :: 2001
If you
are interested in a performance of the show, please
contact
us.
The last Irish queen sails again on the Saint Lawrence River Irish-American actress & playwright, Molly Lyons, performs her one-woman play, A Most Notorious Woman, based on the remarkable life of the last great Irish queen, Granuaile, as part of the Saint Lawrence Shakespeare Festival. The play performs in the Big Tent in the Prescott Harbour, on Sunday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m.. Based on Irish author Anne Chambers’ book Granuaile: Ireland's Pirate Queen, Lyons’ play takes an intimate look at a life surging with passion and pathos, castles and kings, battles and betrayals, prison and politics. The play has been performed to sold-out houses in
NY, Seattle and Colorado in the U.S.; to sold-out houses in
Vancouver, Canada and two tours in Ireland which garnered rave audience
praise. “This is a one-woman show at its best … a bold and
intimate look at the real life story of a truly remarkable woman …
(Lyons’) acting is honest and gutsy, her affinity with O’Malley palpable
… Martin Stillion enhances the entire feel of the production with his
skillfully rendered Celtic themes … He and his violin are at all times
sturdy partners in the action.” “I wondered if anyone could
take on the role of Granuaile with an understanding of why she was who
she was and to authentically portray the energy, courage and indomitable
spirit that was Granuaile. Well, these concerns were soon put to rest
when Molly Lyons took the stage. (She) has the very essence and spirit
of Granuaile nailed.” Performance is Sunday,
July 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.; Tickets: $15. Print Date: Immediate
Kill Date:
July 17, 2005
California Debut of One Woman Show Santa Clara University Alumni, Molly Lyons, returns to the Bay Area with her one-woman play, A Most Notorious Woman, based on the remarkable life of the last great Irish queen, Granuaile or Grace O'Malley. The play opens at City Lights Theatre, San Jose, October 21, 2004 for a limited engagement. During her seasons at SCU, Molly Lyons was a leading lady playing such roles as Nora in A Doll's House, Irene Molloy in Matchmaker, Mary in Vanities, Bunny in House Of Blue Leaves, Beline in Imaginary Invalid, all of which garnered her high praise in local press. Ms. Lyons is thrilled to perform again in the Bay Area, especially with her one-woman show. Based on Irish author Anne Chambers’ book Granuaile: Ireland's Pirate Queen, Lyons’ play takes an intimate look at a life surging with passion and pathos, castles and kings, battles and betrayals, prison and politics. Both original & traditional music is written & performed by Martin Stillion. The play has been performed to sold-out houses in
NY, Seattle and Colorado in the U.S.; to sold-out houses in
Vancouver, Canada and two tours in Ireland which garnered rave audience
praise. “This is a one-woman show at its best … a bold and
intimate look at the real life story of a truly remarkable woman …
(Lyons’) acting is honest and gutsy, her affinity with O’Malley palpable
… Martin Stillion enhances the entire feel of the production with his
skillfully rendered Celtic themes … He and his violin are at all times
sturdy partners in the action.” “I wondered if anyone could
take on the role of Granuaile with an understanding of why she was who
she was and to authentically portray the energy, courage and indomitable
spirit that was Granuaile. Well, these concerns were soon put to rest
when Molly Lyons took the stage. (She) has the very essence and spirit
of Granuaile nailed.” Performances are October 20-23, 2004; Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 8pm, Saturday matinee at 2pm. Tickets: $20 GN, $18 SR, $13 ST/ED and CLTC Subscribers – for reservations, call City Lights Theatre (408) 295-4200. For detailed information about the play, you can visit the play’s website: http://www.greenwoodstudio.org/MNW/default.htm. Print Date: Immediate
Kill Date:
October 24, 2004
Command Performance Press Release :: Command Performance of Granuaile play in O’Malley country. Irish-American actress & playwright, Molly Lyons, returns to Ireland upon invitation of the O’Malley Clan Chieftain for a command performance of her one-woman play, A Most Notorious Woman, based on the remarkable life of the last great Irish queen, Granuaile. Chieftain Philip O’Malley Dunlop invited Ms. Lyons to an unannounced performance for the clan at their rally on June 29; she will extend her performances for two weeks in August after teaching classical acting class for the month of July in Paris. Of the recent clan rally
performance; the chieftain
and his wife report the following: Based on local author Anne Chambers’ book Granuaile: Ireland's Pirate Queen, Lyons’ play takes an intimate look at a life surging with passion and pathos, castles and kings, battles and betrayals, prison and politics. The two writers’ grandfathers, John Cruise & Patrick Lyons of Skeghard, Ballyhaunis, were close friends even after Mr. Lyons emigrated to Seattle, WA. Both original & traditional music is written & performed by Martin Stillion. The play has been performed in Colorado, Los Angeles, NY, Seattle in the U.S. and Vancouver, Canada as well as a short tour previously in Ireland. Reviewers have said: Critics have said: “This is a one-woman show at its best … a bold and
intimate look at the real life story of a truly remarkable woman …
(Lyons’) acting is honest and gutsy, her affinity with O’Malley palpable
… Martin Stillion enhances the entire feel of the production with his
skillfully rendered Celtic themes … He and his violin are at all times
sturdy partners in the action.” “I wondered if anyone could
take on the role of Granuaile with an understanding of why she was who
she was and to authentically portray the energy, courage and indomitable
spirit that was Granuaile. Well, these concerns were soon put to rest
when Molly Lyons took the stage. (She) has the very essence and spirit
of Granuaile nailed.” Performances will be on Clare Island, August 8 – 9, evenings at 8:30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2:00pm at the Clare Island Community Centre; and Westport August 12 – 16, evenings at 8:30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2:00pm at the Westport Town Hall. Ticket prices are € 8 general, € 5 seniors & students. For information or reservations, please call 0863523948, after 2 August. Print Date:
Immediate Kill Date: August 16,
2003
Irish-American actress brings last great Irish queen to life Irish-American actress & playwright, Molly Lyons, performs her one-woman play, A Most Notorious Woman, based on the remarkable life of the last great Irish queen, Granuaile. The play opens at LOCATION on DATE running through DATE. Based on Irish author Anne Chambers’ book Granuaile: Ireland's Pirate Queen, Lyons’ play takes an intimate look at a life surging with passion and pathos, castles and kings, battles and betrayals, prison and politics. Both original & traditional music is written & performed by Martin Stillion. The play has been performed to sold-out houses in NY, Seattle and Colorado in the U.S.; to sold-out houses in Vancouver, Canada and two tours in Ireland which garnered rave audience praise. Critics have said: Critics have said: “This is a one-woman show at its best … a bold and
intimate look at the real life story of a truly remarkable woman …
(Lyons’) acting is honest and gutsy, her affinity with O’Malley palpable
… Martin Stillion enhances the entire feel of the production with his
skillfully rendered Celtic themes … He and his violin are at all times
sturdy partners in the action.” “I wondered if anyone could
take on the role of Granuaile with an understanding of why she was who
she was and to authentically portray the energy, courage and indomitable
spirit that was Granuaile. Well, these concerns were soon put to rest
when Molly Lyons took the stage. (She) has the very essence and spirit
of Granuaile nailed.” Performances are DAYS, TIMES. Ticket prices are $AMOUNT – for reservations, call COMPANY/PHONE NUMBER. For detailed information about the play, you can visit the play’s website: http://www.greenwoodstudio.org/MNW/default.htm. Print Date: Immediate
Kill Date:
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