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Burnin’ Hell

July 21, 2016

John Morton

Well, that escalated quickly. By the morning of opening night The Hellfire Squad had pretty much sold out its night time run in Dublin and now, it’s entirely gone for each night. This is a hot show, on a hot week. Hot as hell, you could say. The response has been phenomenal thus far and […]

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#1. ‘The Bould’ Kathleen Sweeney

July 17, 2016

John Morton

“We do the jobs we’re given…” #1. Kathleen Sweeney (Annette O’Shea) aka The Bould Kathleen. A publican and proprietor of the local Republican hub. Tasked with assembling the squad and overseeing their training. Frequently patronised but a better fighter than any man. Foul of mouth and quick to draw, she’s here to fight for her […]

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#2. Tadhg McRoth

July 14, 2016

John Morton

“Will they write about you in the history books?” #2. Tadhg McRoth (David Fennelly) aka The Teacher. Collins main man and Squad leader. A fluent Gaeilgeoir with a love for Irish myths and legends and a quick temper. Likes to smell a flower in bloom. Survived the Rising with flying colours and has now […]

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#3. Walter Meade

July 13, 2016

John Morton

“I’d call that a good days labour…” #3. Walter Meade (John Morton) aka The Blacksmith. A veteran of the Rising and suffering from shell-shock as a result. A loud, swaggering one eyed figure obsessed with the work. Highly emotional, quick to temper and very trigger happy. His role in the Squad is a bit of […]

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#4. Fr. Desmond Furey

July 11, 2016

John Morton

“Doing the dirty work of a nation…” Fr. Desmond Furey (Dave Fleming) aka The Defrocked Preacher. A fire and brimstone spewing, chain smoking, tough-as-nails priest who puts the fear of god in the enemy. Long feared as a shin hacking, ultra competitive lover of the GAA, he is lethal with a hurley. Quietly moved to […]

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#5. Finbarr McLiammoir

July 8, 2016

John Morton

“I wanted a big part in a big story…” #5. Finbarr McLiammoir (John Doran) aka Paudie Blennerhasset aka Dionysus Ffolliott is a man of many men. A gruff voiced Cork born thespian, of gypsy lineage, with a fine penchant for mimicry and a way with a ballad. He has a devious hold on the dark theatrical […]

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#6. Dicey McGurk

July 6, 2016

John Morton

“Well painted by reputation…” #6. Dicey McGurk (Peter McGann) aka The Syphilitic Salesman. A shady, wife seducing, clap ridden, arms procuring, travelling lingerie salesman. His reputation is that of a coward and thief, who looted the fashionable stores of Dublin City during the Rising. However, he is cunning at weapon concealment and an explosives expert. […]

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#7. Austin De Courcey

July 5, 2016

John Morton

“Burns like the dickens, but gets the job done…” #7. Austin De Courcey (Ed Murphy) aka The 3rd Earl Of Roundwood. A well bred, dapper land owner of British descent who likes to smoke a pipe, swig a brandy and kill any man who besmirches his beloved Eire. He might be a Protestant, yes and […]

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The List Made Flesh

June 25, 2016

John Morton

Say your prayers, The Hellfire Squad have risen. Here’s your first look at the cast of characters in our upcoming production. Michael Collins list has been made flesh. Back Row (L-R): Ed Murphy, Dave Fleming, David Fennelly, John Morton, Stephen Colfer. Front Row (L-R): John Doran, Annette O’Shea, Peter McGann. Their characters and roles in […]

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The Chosen Ones

June 14, 2016

John Morton

The cast of our next production The Hellfire Squad has been announced and to quote the play itself, it’s a tidy little wreckin’ crew we’re putting together. So, from left to right, let’s meet them… Stephen Colfer has worked with Devious Theatre since our inception and this marks his first full onstage role in 7 […]

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