TWO OF CLUBS is a new play written and performed by Jessica Leen.
It is an epic tale with an original score set against the backdrop of the old New York jazz scene promising to be a feast for the senses. A sentimental story about sacrifice and escape.
It’s 1938 and as war comes calling so do her dreams. Choosing to fight her own battles, Polly leaves Cork behind for New York. But will the non-conventional route be make or break for the Douglas girl?
With dreams of being a singer, New York proves to be a tough port of call for the young Irish woman who has fallen quickly in love with jazz music. But when Polly meets fellow Corkonian Johnnie in the big apple everything seems possible again.
Starring Jessica Leen and Darragh Shannon.
“Leen has an impressive emotional range as Polly, and performing her own jazz score she displays a fairly dazzling voice…” – Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent
“Impressively channeling the quintessential essence of the classic jazz standard, with Leen’s superb vocals capable of giving Melody Gardot a run at times.” – The Arts Review
“Johnny is ferocious in Shannon’s immensely detailed performance..” – Exeunt Magazine
“..alongside its immense sense of promise, “Two of Clubs” both delights and breaks your heart a little, crafting some sublime moments..” – The Arts Review
Tickets: €14, €12 concessions *
(*Please contact the Box Office on 021 4505624 for Concession Tickets)
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