Mayo Youth Theatre- Around The World in 80 Days Theatre
From:May 6, 2011 20:00 to: May 7, 2011 22:00
Location: Ballina Arts Centre
Mayo Youth Theatre present 'Around the World in 80 Days' written by Philip Brennan & Stephen Colfer and directed by Niamh McGrath. The English gentleman Mr. Phileas Fogg, enters into a wager whereby he will circumnavigate the globe and return to his starting point. The wager is between Fogg and his friends at the 'Reform Club' (an organisation of wealthy men) and the stakes are high. Between them Fogg and his friends own the lease on an orphanage. The others want to close it down and sell it but Fogg wagers his half of the orphanage in an effort to save it from closure. Fogg and his friend Passpourtout have many adventures along the way even saving a damsel in distress. All the while Inspector Fix is on their tail as Fix thinks Fogg is responsible for a London bank robbery.France, Egypt, India, Hong Kong and San Francisco are among the destinations of Fogg's adventures but will they make it around the world in 80 days and save the orphanage? Mayo Youth Theatre performing at The Ballina Arts Centre on May 6th at 8.00pm and May 7th at 2.00pm & 8.00pm. For booking and enquiries : 096 73593
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