Maeve Binchy’s Minding Frankie has been adapted for the stage by Shay Linehan. After a short tour in Ireland it played at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin during June 2017.
Minding Frankie is a family love story, full of Maeve Binchy’s trademark wisdom, warmth, and humour.
It is the first Maeve Binchy novel to be adapted for the stage. Maeve’s husband, Gordon Snell, who has played a part in bringing the project to life is “delighted to see Maeve’s work brought to life on stage, in this brilliant production”
Minding Frankie played at the Gaiety Theatre from
Monday, June 5th to Saturday, June 17th, 2017.
Showtime: 7.30pm
Reviews for Minding Frankie
“Best night in the theatre in a long while” Gay Byrne
“Noel (lovably played by Steve Blount) and Moira Tierney (played by the staggeringly versatile Clare Barrett)” The Irish Times
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“With its gentle, involving nature and its warm comic performances, Minding Frankie … draws applause and gasps throughout” The Irish Times
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“Funny, moving, and masterfully done, Minding Frankie is a thoroughly enjoyable experience that will unquestionably put a spell on you” The Arts Review
“Steve Blount and Clare Barrett, as Noel and Moira, as well as a range of other characters, simply surpass themselves” The Arts Review
“Imaginative … Huge charm … A winning duo” Sunday Independent
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“Barrett and Blount … competing for the best comic timing in the business” The Sunday Times
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“Outstanding character actors…deliver the goods to perfection” Irish Mail on Sunday
“Wonderful…Charming…Perfect for Binchy fans” Red Curtain Review
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“Feel good story … loved by the audience” No More Workhorse
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