AUGUST 2009

'Books and Crooks' in Moville Library

'Books and Crooks' is a five-part play suitable for older primary and reluctant secondary school readers. The characters in the play include: Oliver Tremble, aged forty, the librarian of 'Boring by the Sea' library - set in his ways and fond of tea! Robin Banks, twenty-two, a trainee librarian and very keen. Homer Lott, sixty-five, who spends most of his time in the library where he enjoys reading all the bad news in the papers. Finally, two ladylike but rather mysterious sisters in their seventies - Crystal and Charity Ball. Two criminal old ladies? All actors in our performance were aged around twelve.

The performance was a collaboration between Moville library and the organisation 'Inishowen School Speech and Drama.' According to Morvania Parkinson, Director/Producer, the performance was very much an experimental piece. The play is about two criminal old ladies and two gullible librarians and is based in a library.

What was so unique about this performance was the shifting boundary between the cast and the audience because this performance actually took place in a working library with members of the public attending. We also had no need for a stage and props as Moville Library had all the props needs, such as an issue desk, telephone, books etc.'

It was a very memorable night and for many this was the first time attending a play. Parents, relatives and friends of the cast enjoyed the wit and humour contained in the play, all going home with the message. 'Never judge a book by its cover!'

For further information on 'Inishowen School Speech and Drama' contact Movania at 086 889 5054.

Moville Library The Square Moville Co Donegal

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Email: movillelib@donegalcoco.ie
Telephone 074 9385110
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