New run of carmel winters witness

Writer and director Carmel Winters, announces the return of her compelling play 'Witness', at the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, from 23rd to 28th February, the Project Arts Centre Dublin from 2nd to 7th March and the Everyman Theatre, Cork from 9th to 14th March 2015.

Following the sell out run at last year’s ‘West Cork Fit up Theatre Festival’, the partnership of Carmel Winters and Kate Stanley Brennan in Witness was too powerful to let go. Arguably her most impressive piece yet, Witness, broadly based on Carmel’s award-winning feature film 'Snap', sensitively deals with the difficult subjects of abduction and abuse. Kate Stanley Brennan plays both characters superbly, 29-year-old Shannon and her 14-year-old son Stephen.

Shannon’s son Stephen has apparently committed a heinous act that shocked the nation. She has agreed to give a public account of what really happened, “to set the record straight” and deals with the distortion of certain facts in the public domain. As the play progresses, we get to know Shannon perhaps better than she knows herself, as we look into the heart of this woman’s struggle with motherhood. Meanwhile, her son relives his own history and a past his mother denies.

Witness is a theatrical tour-de-force, written and Directed by Carmel Winters (Irish Times Best New Play winner for ‘B for Baby’) and Performed by leading actress Kate Stanley Brennan. ‘Witness’ is a spellbinding portrait of a mother and son, whose powerful story will pin you to your seats from start to breathless finish.

“A play that is riveting, satisfying, emotional and powerful, taking us into a deep, dark, chilling and shocking tale that will not leave you unmoved. Kate Stanley Brennan's performance is nothing short of perfection.'” - Alan Foran The Red Curtain Review.

“While it may seem surprising, a play that rips open the belly of family secrets can be uplifting, it is the almost mystical combination of Carmel’s writing and Kate’s acting that fills the heart. It is, without doubt, the best piece of theatre I have ever seen. You will leave the venue stunned and grateful that such a rare moment has been witnessed”. - West Cork College Words, theatre review.

Civic Theatre Tallaght 23rd - 28th February 2015.

Tickets available on line at www.civictheatre.ie or from

Civic Theatre Box Office. Telephone 01 4627477

Project Arts Centre, Dublin 2nd - 7th March 2015.

Tickets available on line at www.projectartscentre.ie or from Project Arts Center Box Office, +353 1 881 9613.

Everyman Theatre, Cork 9th - 14th of March 2015.

Tickets available on line email boxoffice@everymancork.com or contact the Box Office on +353 21 450 1673.

Writer/Director: Carmel Winters

Cast: Kate Stanley Brennan

Set and Costume Design: Toma McCullim

Image: Emma Jervis

Suitable ages 14+

Contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature

Running time: 60 min