ANDY HOURIHAN

When you’ve lived in a dark cave your whole life it’s easy enough to appreciate the little things, but what happens when one of your company decides to take a trip ‘Upstairs’?

Through the lens of comedy, "Upstairs?" navigates themes of death, fear, change, and isolation, inviting laughter even in the face of life's most daunting challenges.

Loosely based on Plato’s analogy of the Cave this fast-paced dark comedy is not one to be missed.

AUGUST 15TH - 28TH AT THE PEARSE CENTRE

TICKETS ON SALE HERE!

SAM MCARDLE

A dark comedy about an Irish male nanny who works for rich single mums in West London.

Manny is enjoying a Peter Pan-esque lifestyle of well-paid cash in hand work and settling for meaningless dates with women who harmonise happy birthday with their eyes closed. All just to disguise himself from the fact that he’s letting life go by without following any real purpose.

He meets Molly, an actress disillusioned with life, as she sells beetroot brownies in Borough market (as opposed to playing Cleopatra on Broadway). Soon Manny becomes an unlikely role model for Michael, a 7 year old spoilt, seemingly irredeemable product of a loveless marriage.

All three face a potential future of unrequited dreams, and all three will have their lives changed by the events that occur.

CAST & CREATIVES

Actor, Writer & Producer | Sam McArdle
Director | Mel Fullbrook
Sound Designer | Charlie Smith
Lighting Designer, Stage Manager & Operator | Can Avni

“McArdle offers a full-throttle performance but knows exactly when to slam on the brakes” ★★★★★ The Recs

“The writing is sure-footed, switching between the hide-and-seek game and the colourful backstory.” ★★★★ Irish Independent

“This work is particularly well crafted and delivered with some panache.” ★★★★ No More Workhorse

“Captivating, enthralling & meaningful… with a dash of dark & brilliant banter” ★★★★ Fringe Theatre Reviews

The Manny runs in The Viking Theatre Clontarf from April 1st - April 6th, 2024.

Tickets available here!

The Manny runs in The Civic Theatre, Tallaght from April 30th - May 4th, 2024.

RICHARD SWEETMAN

JUSTINE STAFFORD

Catch client Justine Stafford hosting Ireland’s Young Film Maker of the Year Awards alongside the incredible, Hannah Mamalis.

ANDY HOURIHAN

Congratulations to client, Andy Hourihan who’s just wrapped filming on Faithless Series 2 for Virgin Media

MICHEAL LOVETTE

Congratulations to client, Micheal Lovette who’s just been cast on the German tour of Tina The Rock Legend as Ike from February - April, 2025.

JUSTINE STAFFORD

Catch client Justine Stafford keeping warm in the cold weather with the NEW Limited Edition Walkers Extra Flamin’ Hot – Feel the flavour 🔥

GRACE SHESGREEN & RIAIN CASH

Catch clients Grace and Riain at The Mill Theatre’s 2024 production of Jack and the Beanstalk!

KEVIN MAHER

Kevin has just been cast in the Educational Tour, Bin It!

Bin It! Roadshow is an award winning interactive presentation that tackles the anti-social issues surrounding discarded litter. Bin It! educates students about what litter is, the reasons why people litter, the damage it causes to the environment, and the importance of correct litter disposal of rubbish, especially chewing gum.

LAURA WHELAN

Catch client Laura Whelan in the current AIB Banking Campaign!

Campaign: The Electoral Commission

Casting by SG Casting

Production Company: Antidote Films

Directed by Tina Bull