RENT - North Wexford Musical Theatre

Directed by Stephen Acton

Musical Direction by Conor McCarthy

Choreography by Megan McEvoy

Date(s): 14/09/2023 - 16/09/2023

Time: Doors Open 7.30pm, Show 8pm

Tickets: €22.50 + booking fee

Based on Puccini’s beloved opera La Bohème, Rent follows the ups and downs of a year in the life of a group of impoverished, artistic friends living in Manhattan’s East Village. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, struggles to find his place in the world; his roommate Roger, an HIV-positive musician, wonders how he will leave his mark before he dies. Mimi and Angel look for true love as they face the harsh reality of life as HIV-positive young people, while the businesslike Joanne seeks fidelity from her wild-child performance artist girlfriend Maureen.

The group’s dreams, losses, and love stories weave through the musical’s narration to paint a stunningly raw and emotional portrait of the gritty bohemian world of New York City in the late 1980s, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

Cast:

Mark - Conor McNelis

Roger - Jordan Bass

Mimi - April Kelly

Angel - Michael Cruz

Collins - Chris Currid

Benny - Richard O`Toole

Maureen - Roisin Currid

Joanne - Maria Forrest

Other Info: **Adult Themes - Recommended age 16+**

(Tickets are non-refundable. A non - refundable booking fee is included in all online bookings.)