Mayo man bring Harvard to St. Nathy’s for an incredible night's entertainment
Following on from the publication of his latest book Addergoole People, Mr. Peter McLoughlin brings his skills to St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen, which is transformed into the illustrious halls of Harvard University.
Get ready for a dazzling transformation as St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen become the illustrious halls of Harvard University! The Transition Year Cast of 2024/25 are all set to take the stage with the original musical “Illegally Blonde” directed and produced by Peter.
Adding extra sparkle to the production are the First, Second, and Fifth-Year Choir under the baton of music teacher Ms. Olivia Stack while the creative dancing is the brainchild of Ballina born choreographer Ms Emma Coleman.
While entertainment is the order of the day, there are a few life lessons to be learned along the way, with this modern story addressing the timeless themes of love, friendship, self-discovery, racism and teamwork.
The story follows the glamorous and ever-optimistic Elle Woods, whose world seems picture-perfect—until her boyfriend, Warner Blake IV, abruptly dumps her to focus on his future at Harvard with his new love Vivienne.
Heartbroken but determined, Elle makes a bold move, she follows her friend Meagan Davis to Harvard, aiming to win Warner back.
But can she prove she’s more than just a blonde Beverly Hills fashion queen? Does she have the brains, drive, and resilience to succeed in the Ivy League—and even outshine Warner himself?
There is only one way to find out—grab your ticket to Harvard and join Elle’s journey at St.Nathy’s College from Thursday, March 13 to Saturday, March 15.
Principal Fr. Martin Henry praises the show as a testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of the Transition Year students. “Transition Year in St. Nathy’s is all about Teamwork and these students have really worked as a team from building and painting the set to accessing props and costumes effectively building on the success of last year’s production, "Mama Mia, Papa Mia!".
The curtain rises at 8 p.m. sharp each night, with tickets available at the school office, Imelda Towey’s, and online at stnathys.com.
Do not miss this unforgettable night of music, comedy, colour, cheeky dancing and show-stopping performances!