Humphrey Bogart is played by Michael "Midgy" Dowd. A very experienced and valued member of both Banana Moon and Deenside Players, he is the perfect man to play the ice cool Bogart. Well known for his appearance in Castlecomer's Annual Pantomime, he played a priest in Banana Moons "Clerical Errors" and the Father of the mining family in "In The Blood".
Sam is to be played by ann Moylan. Better known in Comer as Jelly Bean Julie, Ann is a talented singer and entertainer who was also a theatre director in London. Of late she has performed in the Deenside Panto and was one of the famous Irish ladies in the recent celebration of women of the World. Playing a female version of a black male piano player will be a piece of cake!
Elvis is to be played by Neville Thompson. The man who usually stays behind stage is making a cameo appearance as the legendary singer. Previously he has appeared on stage as three minor parts in "For One Night Only" on its nationwide tour. He also played Gay Tarrant in the comedy "Sex. Lies and Butterflies" and Herr Vogts, the German captain in the award winning show "The Masterpiece".
Groucho Marx was one of the legendary comic roles and noone but Ger "Chubby" Brennan could take on this role. His commitment and dedication to any project he takes part in is unsurpassed. Another stalwart of the Deenside Players Pantos, he has also performed two serious plays with Banana Moon, both times playing the married brother in the family. He was the long suffering husband in "Clerical Errors" and the newly married Mikey in the mining play "In The Blood".
When Jerry Lewis was decided on as a character all three in the production team wrote down the same name, Michael "Mousey " Brennan. Another of the fine list of Deensiders, Mousey has been involved with Panto for ages. This year with Banana Moon he showed his ability as a serious actor. Straight after its success he played a great comic role in sketches as part of the "A Miners Christmas" show special at the Demesne, Castlecomer.
Frank Sinatra is a huge task for anyone, so what better thing to do than to throw in a new comer to play the part. Colm Meagher has never been in a prominant role in any show, but has been involved backstage at the last two Deenside Players Pantos. Although when you hear his voice and watch his acting you will realise, as we did, what a terrible waste that has been.
Dean Martin, Mister Suave and Sophisticated, is being played by Our Mister Suave and Sophisticated. Mark was also responsible for the initial concept for this show. Mark Rothwell is a well known local figure who has appeared in many local shows.
Bing Crosby. Having been brilliant in Pantos through the years Barry Byrne is now taking on the role of Bing Crosby. He has appeared in many shows, pantos and one act plays including "In The Blood" during the Castlecomer Writers Festival 2009. A great guitar, and banjo player, he has entertained audienes for years!
Our Marilyn Monroe is Michelle Burke. Michelle is well used to playing strong women so there is no better person to take on the Role of Marilyn Monroe. She has appeared in three Pantos, was the new wife, Maureen, in "In The Blood" and also played Maud Gonne in a celebration of famous Irish Women. She was also involved in "A Miners Christmas" and "None The Wiser".
And last but not least is Jane Russell. She is being played by Mary Clarke. Mary recieved rave reviews for her amazing performance in the Castlecomer Writers play "Clerical Errors". She was also one of the writers of "Clerical Errors" and "In The Blood", both plays were performed at The Castlecomer Writers Festival and The Watergate Theatre.(2008, 2009)
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