Those Magnificent Men - Clifden

Those Magnificent Men – Centenary Production

The Foundry Group returns with this much-loved production about Alcock and Brown starring David Mounfield and Brian Mitchell.

PLAY SCHEDULE: ‘Those Magnificent Men’ runs on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival – see all dates and times here >>

 

About The Performance

2019 is the centenary of one of the greatest moments of aviation history and a truly British First – the first ever non-stop flight across the Atlantic.

The nail-biting, side-splitting true story of this daredevil flight by pilot Capt. John Alcock and navigator Lt. Arthur Whitten Brown is told in the hit stage play ‘Those Magnificent Men’ by acclaimed writing duo Mitchell & Nixon, originally produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in 2010/2011 and revived in 2015 by The Foundry Group. In the tiny open cockpit of a converted Vickers biplane, the British airmen flew from Newfoundland through dense fog, sleet, snow and hail – sometimes upside down – to Ireland and worldwide celebrity.

To commemorate this centenary, the Foundry Group is once more reviving its highly popular production, starring Radio 4 regular David Mounfield (‘Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Show’) and writer/performer Brian Mitchell (‘The Ministry of Biscuits’) who endeavour to tell the epic tale with just cardboard, two stools and some left-over props.

So strap yourself in and cry “Chocks away!” for a night of thrills, spills and uproarious comedy.

RUN TIME: 1 hr 40mins

AGES: 11+

GENRE: Comedy

About the Foundry Group

The Foundry Group is a band of writers and performers committed to producing affordable, popular, intelligent touring shows with a broad appeal. Straddling the East Midlands and South East regions, the group was founded in 2010 by award-winning writing duo Brian Mitchell & Joseph Nixon . Associate members are comedian Joanna Neary, playwrights and actors Ross Gurney-Randall and David Mounfield, writer/performer/director Emma Kilbey, and musicians Eliza Skelton and Stephen Wrigley. Their ambition is to build a stable of ‘stock pieces’ that are available for booking throughout the year, year on year.

2014

• Argus Angel for The Opinion Makers, Brighton Festival

2013

  • ‘Best Female Performer’ for Heather Urquhart in Seven Studies in Salesmanship, Brighton Festival
  • ‘Best Fringe Production’ for Big Daddy Vs. Giant Haystacks, Chris Neville-Smith Theatre Awards

2012

  • Latest 7 Award for Innovation – for Brian Mitchell’s Brighton Five Pound Fringe (a Foundry Group project)

2011

  • Best Theatre Production for Big Daddy Vs. Giant Haystacks, Buxton Fringe Awards
  • FringeGuru Editor’s Choice Award for Big Daddy Vs. Giant Haystacks
  • Best Male Performer for Ross Gurney-Randall in Big Daddy Vs. Giant Haystacks, Brighton Festival

Reviews

‘Wonderfully entertaining…. has the makings of a West-End hit.’ – The Times

‘An up, up and away fringe hit! Spiffing perfection.’ – The Daily Telegraph

Recent reviews from Leicester Comedy Festival, and some audience comments from the first three shows on this tour.

Sally Ann Dyer‎ – “We had a fab evening watching Those Magnificent Men on Saturday in Leicester! Brian and David were hilarious, the whole show extraordinary, clever, funny & educational about Alcock and Browns non-stop TransAtlantic flight 100 years ago. Having been to the bog near Clifden it was great to hear how they got there 😊 ”

Sally Ann Dyer – “It’s a fitting tribute! I hope they line the streets for you 😉 ”

Martin Dyer – “An hilarious evening at Upstairs at the Western. And all for three shillings and ninepence. Their recreation of the Vickers Vimy B2 was startlingly accurate – absolutely no expense had been spared – although the exhaust on the starboard engine did look a bit dodgy. A wonderful reminder of what it means to be English. I would go to watch this time and time again, if I could. Thank you gentlemen, thank you. Bravo! Watch out Clifden here come Those Magnificent Men! ”

Julie Foster – “Just watched this at The upstairs at the Western fantastic show. Wasn’t expecting much but you held my attention and made me laugh. I also learned some history. Thank you ”

“We loved Those Magnificent Men’ so much the first time, we’ve come back for seconds – and it was just as good. Innovative and engaging staging, informative without ever being boring. We will go to see anything with Brian and Dave in!” – Charlotte and Tim, Leicester

“Thoroughly enjoyable hilarious and poignant in equal measure. 100% recommend!” Sale

“Well done! Excellent humour along with important history” – S. C. Allsop, Sale

“Brilliant drama, humour and pathos. I thought the part where the engine stopped and you blew into the cup as the wind was SO evocative.” – S. Richards, Sale

“Excellent production thoroughly enjoyable really brought the event to life” – Alan Stander, Manchester

“Very very good. Informative, amusing and 2 marvellous actors.” – Ken Plant, Sale.

 

PLAY SCHEDULE: ‘Those Magnificent Men’ runs on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival – see all dates and times here >>

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Date

Jun 14 2019

Time

7:30 pm - 9:10 pm

Cost

€15.00 / €12.00 with concessions

Location

Clifden Town Hall
Clifden, Co. Galway
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