A Few Good Men

This ‘tour de force’ production is another feather in the cap of the Ballina Players. 

Director Mike Sheehan has assembled an outstanding cast of seasoned and new recruits in this epic Court (Martial) drama, led by Dylan Wheeler as Lt Daniel Kaffee, Mel Strawbridge - Lt Cmdr Joanne Galloway and John Rado - Lt Col Nathan Jessep (in the movie version these roles were played by Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson).

Liam Gatt, Luke Mulder, Carl Moore and Graeme Speed also gave strong performances as the Naval personnel caught up in the drama.

An unanswered mobile phone which rang on several occasions in Act 1 could not detract from the mounting tension of the piece.

In Act 2, Wheeler, Strawbridge and Rado had the audience in the palm of their hands as the accusations and counter-accusations flowed thick and fast. By the end of the performance, I was emotionally drained!  

The ‘standout’ performance of the evening was delivered by Wheeler in a well-crafted characterization which was a joy to experience and in such a talented line up was a tribute to this fine actor.

Once again, The Players have lived up to their slogan – Regional Theatre at its best!

Roger McKenzie