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Fly by Night Theatre Company

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Fly by Night Theatre Company is an Irish theatre company based in Dublin. Established in the summer of 1992, it was primarily founded by students from University College Dublin who were active members of UCD Dramsoc, the university's drama society. Key founding members included Richard Brennan, Jason Byrne, Kevin Hely, Peter McDonald, Conor McPherson, Colin O'Connor, and Valerie Spelman.

The company's inaugural production was Radio Play (Concerning Communication) by Conor McPherson. The original cast featured Brennan, Byrne, Hely, McPherson, as well as Rebecca Bickerdike, Ciara Considine, and Coilín O'Connor. McPherson also directed the play, which was performed from August 17–29, 1992, at the International Bar in Dublin.

The company went on to produce the following plays by McPherson:

The company also produced works by Colin O'Connor, including:


Hiatus

The company has not staged any new performances since June 2000.[citation needed]

Notable Members

  • Conor McPherson: An internationally acclaimed playwright, theatre director, film director, and occasional actor.
  • Peter McDonald: A successful actor known for both stage and film work.
  • Jason Byrne: A prominent theatre director.