Carlow Little Theatre Society return to the stage of The George Bernard Shaw Theatre this coming May with John B. Keane’s dark and powerful play Big Maggie.

Set in rural Ireland, the drama centres on Maggie Polpin, a newly widowed mother of four who seizes control of the family farm and business following her husband’s death. Determined to secure independence from male dominance and the dominance of church and state, Maggie challenges traditional expectations of maternal sacrifice while exposing tensions around power, property, morality and family loyalty. As her uncompromising pursuit of control unfolds, it gradually alienates those closest to her, creating a gripping portrait of strength, survival and the emotional cost of dominance within the Irish family.

Big Maggie is directed by Marc Grogan and is presented by arrangement with the Drama League of Ireland (DLI).

Maggie Polpin - Audrey Cooper

Gert Polpin - Grace McNiece

Katie Polpin - Jilly McDonough

Maurice Polpin - Charlie Smith

Mick Polpin - Scott Cooper

Teddy Heelin - Julien Jully

Mary Madden - Emma Delaney

Mrs. Madden - Pauline Hayes

Mr. Byrne - Michael Sommers

Old Man - Paddy Behan

Old Woman - Margaret McKenna

Priest - Harry Shorthose

Mourners - Raymond Farrell, Sean Andrews, Fiacc Brennan, Rory Grifferty, Anne Barry, Rebecca Coleman, Luca Dolan Ruiz, Feargal Ward, Hugh Keenan

Tickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone at Box Office. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Wheelchair users and any group over 8 persons should book tickets directly through Box Office. Further Terms and Conditions can be found at visualcarlow.ie/visit/booking-information.