In the works: Castel Gandolfo by Jim Nolan

A reading was held at the National Opera House on November 15th of Jim Nolan’s new play, Castel Gandolfo. The work has gone through several drafts and the reading was held to identify any areas that need further tweaking ahead of the production of the play in 2024. Ben Barnes will direct with designs by Dermot Quinn (set), John Comiskey (lighting), Jeni Roddy (costume) and Jamie Beamish (sound). Rehearsal will start on March 11th and the play will run at Garter Lane, Waterford from April 13-27. Cast details will be announced shortly.

Both Jim Nolan and Ben Barnes were in attendance at the reading and the reading cast were – Anna Healy, Brian Doherty, Anthony Brophy, Catherine Walker and Elishka Lane.