I Keano
TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR I, KEANO - FIRST TIME IN THE UK
Lane Productions present
I, Keano
He Came - He Saw - He Went Home
A comedy of EPIC proportions by Arthur Mathews (Father Ted), Michael Nugent & Paul Woodfull (and it’s got songs in it too)!
The Lowry is thrilled to present the UK PREMIERE of the hit comedy musical, I, Keano, the second most popular show to come out of Ireland, following hot on the heels of Riverdance, from Tue 28 February – Sat 11 March 2006.
Tickets for this hilarious sell-out show go on sale at The Lowry, Salford Quays, on Thu 8 September.
The Lowry is the first UK venue to stage I, Keano following a hugely successful and critically-acclaimed premier sell out in Dublin followed by a tour of Ireland.
Robert Robson, The Lowry’s Artistic Director commented “I, Keano is not just for football fans, but for everyone who enjoys comedy and a good night out at the theatre. The show is huge in Ireland with extra dates selling out in hours. We’re looking forward to the show arriving at The Lowry next February.”
An ancient federation sends a legion, led by the stubborn General MACARTACUS, to an island to prepare for a momentous war. Their greatest warrior, KEANO, has a passion for perfection exceeded only by his fierce and unpredictable temper (sound familiar yet?)
The problems start when KEANO arrives to prepare for battle…the ground is too hard, the troops are partying and the Federation has forgotten to bring any daggers and tunics. What should KEANO do? He is torn between the conflicting advice of the Scottish dolphin god FERGIE and the tap-dancing wood nymph DUNPHIA. There's a tragedy unfolding... and in togas too!
“We’re overwhelmed with the success of this show and are delighted to be presenting it at The Lowry, just a stones throw from the mighty battlefield of Old Trafford” says Irish producers, Pat Moylan and Breda Cashe.
I, Keano has been described as Up Pompeii meets Father Ted (with a hint of Spitting Image added for extra laughs).
"Stroke of Genius" The Guardian
"Not just a good musical, a fantastic musical” Joe Duffy, RTE
"Unmercifully entertaining” The Irish Times
"A masterfully executed musical comedy" The Times
Posted on Friday, 02 September 2005 under Press Theatre Press