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Garage Theatre,
Armagh Road, Monaghan |
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The Garage Theatre takes its name from a
reference in Pat McCabe's book, "The
Butcher Boy" - Francie's mother has a
breakdown and he says she has gone into
the Garage to get it fixed! (The theatre
is located in a disused ward in St
Davnet's Psychiatric Hospital, Armagh
Road, Co Monaghan). Opened in 1992
following an initiative by the VEC, it
was originally funded by the VEC,
Monaghan Dramatic Society and the Arts
Council/An Chomhairle Ealaion. This
funding was to provide a professional
theatre space. The theatre provides a
venue for touring theatrical groups who
produce a high quality of professional
theatre. It also acts as a space for
local amateur groups and is a resource
for the local community. The theatre
opened with a premiere of the play -
"Frank Pig says Hello" by local writer
Patrick McCabe. His book "The Butcher
Boy" is now a successful motion pictured
directed by award winning director Neil
Jordan. |
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