Sive by John B. Keane Directed by Emma Jane Nulty

A scheming matchmaker and a resentful woman forcing a beautiful young girl to marry an old man. This poignant play explores themes of love

SIVE by John B. Keane directed by Emma Jane Nulty
Dalkey Players ADCI Festival Circuit Play 2026
Dalkey Players are excited to bring the Irish classic, ‘Sive’ by John B. Keane, directed by Emma Jane Nulty to the Dalkey Town Hall, @ The Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, on Wednesday 25th February to Saturday 28th February 2026 at 8pm.
“A timeless tale of young love, greed and women’s place in 1950’s Ireland”.
A scheming matchmaker and a resentful woman forcing a beautiful young girl to marry an old man. This poignant play explores themes of love, and greed offering a gripping narrative that resonates with contemporary audiences.
Featuring
Cast
Kirana Bhagwan, Dermot Byrne, Hannah Clabby, Sarah Coughlan, George Hogan,
Óran Keane O’Hagan, Grace Kennedy, Alice Meehan, Eimear Minihane,
Sharon Nealon, Alan Nuzum, & Paul Stack
Creatives
Siobhan Caskie, Barry Donaldson, Ann Irwin, Emma Mulligan, Lucy Nuzum,
Clare O’Loughlin, Mary Rigney, & Sandra Sheridan
Recommended for 12+ years of age
Contains adult themes