The Making of Mollie

Written by Anna Carey. The Ark, 2024

"In Sarah Baxter’s production, the story unfolds in an ingenious slapstick version of Dublin. A razor-sharp suffragette stage comedy" ★★★★ The Irish Times

In 1912 Dublin, 14-year-old Mollie Carberry’s life is pretty boring. That is, until she discovers that her older sister Phyllis is a secret suffragette! Mollie starts to realise just how unfair the world can be - and she wants to do something about it. When Mollie and her friend Nora get involved in the movement, they must face an important question: just how far should a girl go for her beliefs?

This charming and witty new play invites you to step into a very different time and join Mollie as she begins her journey to find her place in the world.

Cast:
Ashleigh Dorrell, Rowan Finken, Niamh McAllister, Eyum Pricilla and Ian Toner.

Creative Team: Writer - Anna Carey
Director - Sarah Baxter Producer - Kelly Phelan
Set and Costume Designer - Deirdre Dwyer
Lighting Designer - Suzie Cummins
Composer and Sound Designer -Tom Lane Voice Director - Cathal Quinn
Production Manager - Seán Dennehy
Stage Manager - Sara Gannon
Costume Support - Eimear Hussey
Hair & Make-Up - Stephanie Nwambu and Sarah O'Rourke Photography by Ros Kavanagh

Three actors grouped together holding Victorian paper half masks over their faces. Actor on left also holding a paper cut out lollipop
Two actors looking at each other, as if suddenly surprised. The lighting and backdrop is blue.
Five actors in period costumes on stage with illustrated cityscape props, and "Votes for Women" signs against a blue-lit backdrop with clouds. Audience visible in foreground.
Two actors looking at one another. The one on the left has face turned from camera and the one on the right is looking sternly at her as she holds protectively onto her satchel.
Four actors grouped closely together. Two facing out front, expressions mid conversation.
Two actors leaning in reading a piece of paper that is being held by the actor on the left.
Two actors mid playing. They look happy and as if they are moving.
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