THE UNSUNG HERO By David Gilna Will Be Streamed Starring Michael Mellamphy
The stream takes place on 3 December 2021.
By: Stephi Wild Nov. 24, 2021
The Unsung Hero by award-winning Irish playwright David Gilna is an unforgotten love story from Easter week 1916 between Michael O'Rahilly (The O'Rahilly) The Co-Founder of The Irish Volunteers and his wife Nancy O'Rahilly Vice-President of the Cumann na mBan.
Starrring Micheal "Mick" Mellamphy (Red Dead Redemption 2, Seafarer, Law & Order, Shadow of a Gunman, Juno and The Paycock, The Plough and The Stars) A company member of the famed Irish Repertory Theatre and the newly appointed Artistic Director of The Origin Theatre Company.
The play will also feature musical performances from Rob Vickers ( Olivier Award winner for his performance in the 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables in London's West End). Dancing and choreography from world renowned Nawal Elbadri ( Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, Prodijig & Dear Fingal) and lead female vocalist Rebecca Murphy ( Irish Dreams, The Unsung Hero, Taylor's Tree Rock Irish Cabaret).
David Gilna is an award-winning playwright, producer & performer from Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland best known for his plays My Bedsit Window & The Unsung Hero. He began his creative journey as a writer after he was hit by lightning on a beautiful sunny day in South Boston. What are the chances? 1 in 1,042,000 a rough estimate from the National Weather Service. This sparked David to write his first play.
Learn more at https://www.gr8events.ie/events/index.php?event=335 and https://www.davidgilna.ie.
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