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Irene started taking elocution and drama lessons when 10 years old, passing various exams, finally attaining the dizzy heights of L.A.M.D.A. bronze, silver and gold medals. From Childrens Little Theatre and Church Drama Group she was eager to join the Progressive Players in 1955 when aged 16. She played many roles over the next 14 years, her favourites being "All My Sons and "The Desperate Hours". Irena also worked backstage during this time. Circumstances forced her to leave in 1969 but 22 years later she was back!....at first nervous to take parts but now her love of treading the boards is well and truly back. She particularly enjoys character roles in both comedy and drama and her favourites since her return have been "Run for Your Wife" "Dancing at Lughnasa" and "Straight and Narrow" |
