Fourth Wall Laois Theatre Group
The Country Boy
A humorous but poignant love story examining emigration, the impact of dreams on reality and the challenges of returning home after seeking a better life abroad.
Fractured family dynamics are explored when Eddie returns to Ireland with his American wife Julia, intent on bringing his brother Curly back with him to America.Curly’s local love Eileen, his parents Mary Kate and Tom all have conflicting thoughts about him leaving or staying.
Will Curly follow in Eddie’s footsteps? Will Eileen be left to wait? Will Eddie and Julia reconcile? Will Tom and Mary Kate be left with an empty nest? Sit back and enjoy the show.