Carlow Little Theatre promises lots of drama this Autumn 

CARLOW Little Theatre Society have announced a busy autumn schedule to close out the year.

Events include a one-act season in early October; participation in the all-Ireland one-act festival circuit; and performing the renowned play ***Gaslight*** in Visual in October.

The society will also mark its 80th anniversary and launch a book to commemorate its rich and varied history.

The season kicks off with the society’s autumn one-act series at the George Bernard Shaw theatre in Visual, Carlow, on the first two days of October. Both evenings promise lots of drama and comedy with two plays on offer.

Taking to the stage will be ***The Lithium Waltz*** by Carlow writer Barry McKinley, which will also be Carlow Little Theatre's entry to the 2025 All-Ireland One Act festival circuit, performing at six festivals around the country.

Also featured is ***Family Grief Counselling ***, a tragicomedy where family of four are caught in purgatory and must resolve their collective and individuation issues before being allowed to ‘pass on’.

Performances start at 8pm, with seats priced at €20 and €18 (including booking fee). Tickets are available from the box office on 059 917 2400 or boxoffice@visualcarlow.ie) or via: https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/carlow-little-theatre-one-act-festival.

The society returns to George Bernard Shaw theatre just over two weeks later with Patrick Hamilton's acclaimed psychological thriller ***Gaslight***, the season’s headline full-length production, which runs from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 October.

The play was the origin of the term ‘gaslighting’ which is the psychological manipulation of someone into questioning their perception of reality, memory or sanity.

As a means of highlighting this issue the society have agreed to donate part of the box office proceeds from the opening night of the play to Amber Women’s Refuge, a local charity that provides compassionate and non-judgmental support to all women, with or without children, living in Kilkenny and Carlow.

‘Gaslight’ will be directed by Mark Cradock and is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Booking details can be found via Visual’s website.