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Deadly good show

The Mount Players are back for another show.

Their new production, A Skull in Connemara by Martin McDonagh, features dark deeds and daft locals in this razor-sharp dark comedy.

Set in a quiet Irish village, this play follows gravedigger Mick Dowd who is tasked with clearing out old graves to make space for the newly departed.

With biting wit and a mounting sense of unease, the play spirals into a hilariously macabre investigation of small-town gossip, suspicion, and the skeletons we should all keep buried.

Director Travis Handcock, backed by producer Sonja Prater, bring their wealth of experience to the Mountview Theatre and promises patrons a theatrical experience that will both delight and surprise. With a brilliant set, special effects and a strong cast of four, it’s one not to be missed.

Running from Friday, August 15 until Sunday, August 31 at the Mountview Theatre in Macedon, with the shows will take place over the three weekends.

The Mount Players also offer a complimentary sherry on arrival and tea, coffee and biscuits during the interval. The bar is open to purchase drinks before and after the show, and during the interval.

Tickets range from $25 to $30, and can be purchased online at themountplayers.com or you can call 5426 1892 for assistance.

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