Macklin Festival

20th CHARLES MACKLIN
AUTUMN SCHOOL
OCTOBER 9-11, 2009

FOUR SCORE...
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF MACKLIN AND 80 YEARS OF FRIEL
DONEGAL' S ONLY OFFICIAL CELEBRATION OF BRIAN FRIEL'S 80th BIRTHDAY

In 1767 he brought it to Covent Garden, London. Brian Friel, a patron of the school re-worked this play as "The London Vertigo", which starred John Hurt in Dublin. "A very considerable piece of work from an almost completely self-made man." Brian Friel (1990)..


	18th Century Irish Actor and Dramatist famed on the London stage for his portrayal of shylock This is the Jew that Shakespeare Drew", Alexander Pope. He was born near Culdaff and was baptised Cathal McLaughlin. After emigrating to England, he changed his name to Charles Macklin. He befriended Garrick, Edmund Burke and Henry Fielding In 1761, his best known play, "The True-born Irishman" opened at Crow Street Theatre, Dublin;

The picturesque, yet lively village of Culdaff, is situated in North Inishowen and boasts its beautiful sandy beaches and harbour at Bunagee. Activities such as walking, fishing (river and sea), visits to the archaeological sites at Bocan or Cloncha, or just relaxing on the beach can give one an appetite or thirst which can be satisfied in any of the village restaurants or bars.

Committee member along with the
Patron Brian Friel

Images from last years opening night click here


Poetry Competition	Sponsor AIB, prizes in several categories. Many prizewinners have gone on to publish their winning book of poetry. for more Information Contact Ann McDaid. Click here for entry form Closing date was 25 September 2009

	Please sign the new guestbook

The Charles Macklin Autumn School
Culdaff . Inishowen . Co. Donegal. Ireland
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