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26 Mar 2026

Portlaoise drama kids eggcited to present Easter panto

Set sail for Shipwreck Island in Laois at the Dunamaise arts centre

Portlaoise drama kids eggcited to present Easter panto

The full cast of Shipwreck Island, members of Speak Out drama in Portlaoise.

Take a journey on the high seas this Easter in Laois, to enjoy a fun filled family pantomime in Portlaoise.

The talented young crew at Speak Out Drama school are rehearsing hard to put on a great show for their families and wider community in April.

Shipwreck Island follows lead character Jim on a swashbuckling adventure to find the elusive Yellow Submarine. 

Get set to meet Jolly and Roger, Kitty and Billy No Mates. But watch out the Evil Mermaids are never too far away.

Full of plot twists, colourful characters and peddling pirates, the Easter time Pantomime features all of the students of the drama school and promises to be an amazing show for all the family.

Sonya Cuddy is the Director of Speak Out Drama.

"We are so excited to announce our new Easter Pantomime Shipwreck Island.

"The kids have been working incredibly hard for their upcoming performance. We hope to see full houses for all the performances," she told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

Read also: Laois drama group to stage exciting night of three one act plays

Find out more about Speak Out Drama School at www.facebook.com/speakoutspeechanddrama

Or see their website on www.speakoutdrama.com

Click HERE to book tickets to see Shipwreck Island in the Dunamaise Arts Centre. 

There will be two performances daily at 12 noon and 6pm, on Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13. Tickets cost €20/€22 

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