A theatre poster of eight actors in period costume and positioned closely together. The centre figure, is a woman seated with a shotgun on her lap. There is a framed picture of Michael Collins on the floor, by her foot.

The Hellfire Squad

By Peter McGann and John Morton. A Devious Theatre production. Project Arts Centre and Watergate Theatre, 2016.

The play zips along at breakneck speed under the tight direction of Sarah Baxter. - Kilkenny People

***** - Pure M Magazine

After the Rising, Michael Collins put together a list of the hardiest shcans in all 32 counties to form an elite military unit. This unit embarked on a campaign of subterfuge, misinformation, political assassination, espionage and general divilment. So begins the tale of The Hellfire Squad! The legend of Collins' Squad has been printed. Now the seven-man squad and their no-nonsense handler 'The Bould' Kathleen Sweeney are telling their tale, one as powerful, tragic and frighteningly absurd as the history from which it sprung.

Four actors on stage, mid action with weapons out and each looking in different directions.
Six actors on stage. They are facing outwards in humourous costuming.

Cast: Annette O’Shea, David Fennelly, John Morton, Dave Fleming, Stephen Colfer, John Doran, Peter McGann and Ed Murphy.

Creative: Writers - Peter McGann and John Morton Director - Sarah Baxter Producer - Ken McGuire Set / Costume Designer - Helen McGinty Lighting Designer - Adrian Mullan Stage Manager - Sinead Heavin Assistant Stage Manager - Aidan Doheny Graphic Design and Photography - Ken McGuire Video - Fergal Costello

Five actors on stage in a huddle making a hushed plan. They are lit from the front.
Two actors in the centre, one with arms crossed looking sternly at the other actor who is looking relaxed and has a hurl under his arm. In the background are other actors looking on.
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