Turning Mammy comes to Tallaght theatre

A wonderful comedy” but with “sadness and disappointment” at its heart, ‘Turning Mammy’ has won the approval of audiences all over Ireland with its clever mix of madness and melancholy.

The play tells the story of Ambrose, a love-hungry Leitrim farmer, and his neighbours, sisters Martha and Mary.

Follow their twists and turns as they seek love and contentment in all the wrong places. Ambrose, who is tied to a bedridden and domineering mother, seems to be enthralled by his strange English neighbour, Dorothy.

Martha, meanwhile, is obsessed with Ambrose, and her sister Mary is searching for her long-lost baby given up for adoption.

According to Breda Sweeney, this production is relatively new to the Irish stage and has “lots of knowledge” about the numerous bachelor farmers in Leitrim, who make up a sizable portion of the Leitrim population.

‘Turning Mammy’ has a rich vein of humour running throughout, redolent of the earthy humour of rural Leitrim thanks to the witty writing of Leitrim-based John McDwyer It will make you laugh and cry, and it is an evening of joyous theatre that should not be missed.

Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss out on the chance to see ‘Turning Mammy’ performing in the Tallaght Theatre from April 8–13!