Studio 42 presents
EEJIT OF LOVE
An Irish musical comedy about the pursuit of fame and the murky world of showbiz
‘Father Ted meets Pop Idol’
Eejit of Love is a hilarious musical riot of social satire and infectious melodies featuring the music and lyrics of popular Dublin singer and songwriter Jody Trehy.
A cross between Father Ted and Pop Idol, the show follows the fortunes of lovable bumpkins, Billy and Eileen, as they travel to Shmokey City to audition for the dastardly Pete Popalypse on his new TV talent show: Xposure. Pete lures Eileen away on a perilous journey towards stardom as a broken-hearted Billy heads back to the farm. Will Eileen survive the evil ambitions of Pete and will our two lovers be re-united?
Eejit of Love has been enthusiastically received in theatres throughout Ireland and was a family, foot-stomping, favourite at the Dublin Fringe Festival. As a radio play, it reached number 1 in the RTE charts and was repeatedly broadcast due to popular demand.
Originally developed at Greenwich Theatre (London) and produced as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival, Eejit of Love is a wonderful showcase of talent from Ireland. Eejit of Love is written by Jody Trehy; directed and choreographed by Daryn Crosbie and features a cast of versatile performers: Amy Creighton, Davy Crowley, Michael Grennell, Keith Hanna and Doncha O’Dea. The clever, catchy songs and music are guaranteed to have Edinburgh audiences of all ages singing along.
Jody Trehy has been writing and performing folk-rock songs in Ireland and the UK for the last few years. A performer of singular wit and style, he brings an unconventional and dramatic voice to the Irish singer-songwriter scene. On record he has produced two well received EPs: Secret Rose and Presence and one full album: Promise. This summer, he released his new album entitled: Involuntary Noises. He will also be performing his own show at Edinburgh, with a wonderful international line-up of musicians, straight after Eejit Of Love, Aug 24-29.
Listings
Eejit of Love
Venue: Greenside @ Nicolson Square, Venue 209
Dates: Previews, Fri 7 – Sun 9 Aug, 19.40
Mon 10 – Sat 15 Aug, 19.40; Mon 17 – Sat 22 Aug, 18.30; Mon 24 – Sat 29 Aug, 17.20
Tickets: £9/£7/£6 (Previews, £7/£6/£5)
Box Office: 0131 618 6967 edfringe.com
Submitted by Amy Creighton
