Cast announcement – The Beauty Queen of Leenane
24 March 2025Living an isolated rural life in Connemara, west Ireland, Maureen’s one chance at a romantic relationship is thwarted by the spiteful machinations of her mother, Mag. The Beauty Queen of Leenane examines the despair, spite and malevolence of people living hopeless lives, presented in a way that is funny, sad, violent, and ultimately riveting.
Free-Rain are delighted to announce the stellar cast of seasoned, multi-award winning performers who will bring this riveting story to life on the ACT Hub stage in June/July.
CAST
Janie Lawson as Maureen Folan
Alice Ferguson as Mag Folan
Bruce Hardie as Pato Dooley
Robbie Haltiner as Ray Dooley
CREATIVES
Director/Designer – Cate Clelland
Stage Manager – TBC
Sound – Neville Pye
Lighting – Craig Muller