Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society announces cast for its annual show - Man of La Mancha

Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society has unveiled the principal cast members of its upcoming 2026 show – Man of La Mancha – as rehearsals ramp up for the musical that will be staged at the Strand Theatre from March 22 to 28.

The hit show is being staged 30 years after Carrick Musical Society’s first production of the musical inspired by Cervantes’ famous novel Don Quixote.

Liam Butler, who played the lead role of Cervantes in the 1996 show, will play the role of the Innkeeper/Governor in this new production.

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Neill Bourke takes on the role of Miguel de Cervantes (Don Quixote), Eoin Sheedy fills the shoes of Sancho Panza, Louise Russell plays Aldonza (Dulcinea), Ray Nolan plays Dr Sanson de Carrasco while Liadhain O’Shea plays Antonio.

Sandra Power is stepping into the role of the Housekeeper, Tobie Hickey plays the Padre, Caolán Deehy-Power plays the Barber, Bryanna Lima is the Innkeeper’s Wife and Jim Kennedy plays the Captain of the Inquisition.

The show is being directed by Andrew Holden and Fergal Carroll is the musical director. Claire O’Hara is the choreographer, Laura Cotter is the chorus mistress. Alan McCormack is over lighting and design, John O’Donoghue is in charge of set design and Padraig Sheehan is the production manager.

Carrick Musical Society PRO Siobhán Grace-Regan said the principal and ensemble cast members are currently rehearsing three nights a week in preparation for the show.

She said it was great to have former leading man and director Liam Butler back on stage performing in the annual show especially as he is a direct link to the society’s first production of Man of La Mancha 30 years ago.

Tickets are sure to be much sought after for the show and patrons of the society will be able to avail of priority ticket booking which opens on February 9.

People interested in becoming a patron and availing of priority ticket booking can contact Carrick Musical Society at: carrick1943@gmail.com.

Meanwhile, Man of La Mancha tickets will go on sale to the general public on March 4.

Eoin Sheedy will play Sancho Panza in Man of La Mancha 

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