Kildare acting group announces release of upcoming comedy play
‘The Luck of the Draw’ is set in 1960s rural Ireland
A brand-new comedy play is coming soon to a community centre located in County Kildare.
Performed by the Newbridge-based Riff Raff Drama Group, ‘The Luck of the Draw’ is a two act comedy play set in rural Ireland in the 1960s.
It is written by veteran playwright Dave Tiernan and directed by Lesley Whiteley.
PLOT SUMMARY
According to the organisers, ‘The Luck of the Draw’ tells the story of Fergal, who lives with his grumpy father Tom, in their cottage on their farm in the country.
“It is time for Fergal to settle down and find himself a good woman, but with Tom holding him back with all his ailments and mischievous ways, and not to mention a nosy neighbors daughter spreading rumors, Fergal is not having much luck.
“Things turn from bad to worse when Tom tries to defraud the inland revenue, the parish priest pays a visit to try and resolve things and with an old acquaintance of Tom's showing up uninvited.
“Will Fergal ever catch a break or will it just come down to... The Luck of the Draw?”
‘The Luck of the Draw’ will run at Rathangan Community Centre from Thursday, June 18, 2026 to Saturday, June 20, 2026.
It is rated ‘PG’ for mild swearing.
Booking via Eventbrite.