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Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society presents

Man of La Mancha

Awards won:
  • Association of Irish Musical Societies 2026
    Best Actor
    Best Actor in a Supporting Role
MusicalEnglish · 2026 · Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland

Direction: Andrew Holden

Choreography: Claire O’Hara

Musical direction: Fergal Carroll

Scenic design: John O’Donoghue

Lighting design: Alan McCormack

Production management: Padraig Sheehan

Stage management: Michael O’Hara

Description

About this production

Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society’s 2026 staging of Man of La Mancha played a seven-night run at the Strand Theatre from 22 to 28 March. Andrew Holden directed the production, with musical direction by Fergal Carroll and choreography by Claire O’Hara.

Press

In the press

Lead image of the AIMS review of Man of La Mancha by Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society
Photo: AIMS · Article preview
Overall, the direction created a production that felt thoughtful, immersive, and emotionally truthful throughout.
— AIMS

Summary by Stageify

An AIMS adjudication of Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society's Man of La Mancha, seen on 28 March 2026. The review is very favourable, presenting an atmospheric and emotionally engaging production that balances its bleak prison setting with humour and hope. Strengths named are clear storytelling and staging, a full orchestral sound, strong choral singing, committed performances (especially in the lead role), and set, lighting, costumes and scene changes made within the action. No specific weaknesses are raised.

Credit: AIMS · Article preview

Recognition

Awards & nominations

  • Best Actor
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Neill Bourke
    Won
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Eoin Sheedy
    Won
Run

Show dates

Previously played
22
MAR
Sun
Strand Theatre · Carrick-on-Suir · Ireland
23
MAR
Mon
Strand Theatre · Carrick-on-Suir · Ireland
24
MAR
Tue
Strand Theatre · Carrick-on-Suir · Ireland
25
MAR
Wed
Strand Theatre · Carrick-on-Suir · Ireland
26
MAR
Thu
Strand Theatre · Carrick-on-Suir · Ireland
27
MAR
Fri
Strand Theatre · Carrick-on-Suir · Ireland
28
MAR
Sat
Strand Theatre · Carrick-on-Suir · Ireland
Media

Man of La Mancha (New Broadway Cast Recording (2002))

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