Limerick, Ireland – The recent production of “The Colleen Bawn” by the Limerick Repertoire Dramatic Company at the Athenaeum has caught the attention of theatregoers for reasons beyond the performance itself. The programme distributed at the event has raised eyebrows due to the unconventional and somewhat questionable annotations made by a certain Mr Bung.

Mr Bung, whose role or affiliation with the company remains unclear, took it upon himself to insert a series of curious announcements throughout the programme. One such announcement reads, “Murder! Murder! The effect of Colleen Bawn’s Murder is effectually removed by a glass of old malt. All sufferers are invited to call at…”

The inclusion of this puzzling message suggests that Mr Bung believed the audience would require a drink to recover from the intense experience of watching “The Colleen Bawn.” Whether this was a whimsical attempt at humour or a genuine concern for the attendees’ well-being remains a mystery.

Furthermore, Mr Bung’s sense of wit, as showcased in another annotation, may have left some patrons perplexed. The annotation reads, “‘How are you again?’ ‘Quite well, thank ‘Ali, because you visited my premises last night.'” While it attempts to elicit amusement, it may have missed the mark for some, leaving them to question the intentions behind such peculiar statements.

Critics and theatre enthusiasts have expressed their hope that the quality of whiskey served by the Limerick Repertoire Dramatic Company is superior to the wit displayed by Mr Bung in the programme. Drinking whiskey may be a common indulgence for many, but it is widely believed that enjoying a good whiskey adds to the overall experience.

The Limerick Repertoire Dramatic Company has yet to comment on the unconventional programme annotations made by Mr Bung. It remains to be seen if future productions by the company will continue to showcase such distinctive quirks or if a more traditional approach to programme creation will be adopted.

As theatregoers eagerly await the next production by the Limerick Repertoire Dramatic Company, they hope to be captivated not only by the performances on stage but also by a programme that delivers information and insights in a more conventional manner.

Dublin Leader – Saturday 11 June 1904