I am very excited about seeing Debate, the award-winning play by Seán Ferrick, tonight. Born out of many of the questions facing the modern western world, it centers around the last courtroom and the last trial. God sits in defense, Satan acts as prosecutor. The outcome will determine who takes the reigns of power, and who fades into the ether.
Four character witnesses give testimony. Through them, we see different themes addressed head-on. For example, if ‘Thou shalt not kill’ is a commandment, what is the fate of Soldiers who kill in war? How do hardline religious extremists affect religion as a whole? And, not least, can one act of fear destroy a person’s future, both before and after they die?
A story in two acts, Debate won the award for Best Original Script of the year in UCD Dramsoc after its first run in 2009. It is a thought-provoking play that combines history, theology, philosophy, comedy and drama. It runs in the The Teacher’s Club until June 26th at 19:30 nightly, as part of Pride week.
The Teacher’s Club, 36 Parnell Street, is opposite the Rotunda Hospital. Wheelchair accessible, smoking area, full bar upstairs. Tickets are €12, €10 with valid student I.D/OAP. Group discounts available - contact [email protected] to book.
I hope to see some of you there this evening, but I’ll let you know what I think of it tomorrow.
