Summer of
De Bogman

A chaired Gael!

How are you getting on? I trust this email finds you well. Let me tell you me big news!

Nearly 20 years ago while studying in University College Cork I became friends with a brilliant actor, writer and director by the name of Brian Desmond. I was given a slot in the Dramatic series at the Granary theatre and thought I might do ‘The Islandman’. A translation of ‘An t-Oileanach’ the autobiography of Tomás Ó Criomhthain (1856–1937), published in 1929. I had seen it in Listowel and was mesmerized. Brian thought I was mad as we only had 4 weeks to prep it. He said if I could get a copy of the script he would think about directing it. A week later and still no script, we decided to write our own show.

And, so, on Halloween night in the year 2000 De Bogman was born!

As the Be Your Own Banana Theatre Company We brought it everywhere. From the country towns & schools of Ireland to Port towns in England and over to America where it played Minnesota and off Broadway in NYC. Well, it’s back, Ladies and Gentlemen. And this time it’s playing California.

San Diego June 26 & 27

San Francisco June 28

Los Angeles July 9 & 10

Don’t miss your chance to see the show.
*Not suitable for Children*

 

De Bogman
Is an Irish emigrant story.  Based loosely on the life story of boxing legend Gentleman Jim Corbett (the man who invented the uppercut), the play charts the adventures of an Irish village idiot who goes to America to become heavyweight boxing champion of the world. The eponymous hero of the tale, as a pariah, belongs very much in the traditions of the Irish emigrant tale.  It’s an unlikely and hilarious twist on the best of this tradition and the rags-to-riches mythology of the Hollywood boxing movie.  While the New World the Bogman encounters is hostile, he blunders in clown-like fashion through all obstacles.  You’d struggle to find a more loveable and innocent boxing hero, who’ll have you roaring from your ringside seat in this “cult classic” (Irish Examiner) of Irish theatre.
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If you wish to get in touch with us about the show or the Be You Own Banana Theatre Company email us at byobanana@hotmail.com or press reply to this email.
Hope to see you there! And if you know of anyone in California please send them along if they need a good laugh. Hup!

Le grá
Máirtín & Brian

https://youtu.be/ckKVrkuKx-E

 

 

You are invited to attend:

De Bogman at Lestats in San Diego – June 26

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
from 7:30 PM8:30 PM

Lestat’s West Venue
3343 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116

 

De Bogman at Lestats in San Diego – June 27

Thursday, June 27, 2019
from 7:30 PM8:30 PM
Lestat’s West Venue
3343 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116

 

De Bogman at United Irish Cultural Center in San  – June 28

Friday, June 28, 2019
doors from 7:30 PM – Show at 8
:30 PM

United Irish Cultural Center 
2700 45th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116

Call: 415-264-8856
Click below for tickets

 

De Bogman at The Wren Theater, Los Angeles – July 9

Tuesday, July 9, 2019
from
 8:00 PM9:00 PM

The Wren Theater
742 Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(In the Irish Import Shop in WeHo)
Call: (323) 467-6714
Available In store Or Click below for tickets

 

De Bogman at The Wren Theater, Los Angeles – July 10

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
from 8:00 PM9:00 PM
The Wren Theater
742 Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(In the Irish Import Shop in WeHo)
Call: (323) 467-6714
Available In store Or Click below for tickets

 

 

 

 

 

Milo Singing His heart out!

 

Here it is folks, Milo joined Gabriel Donohue and his dad Máirtín de Cógáin on the big stage of the Norwegian Pearl to sing his heart out with ‘I Tell Me Ma‘ on Joanie Madden’s Folk ‘n’ Irish Cruise Alaskan Adventure. He learnt the song over the summer when he tagged along with me (his dad, like) to the San Diego Children’s Choir Summer Camp, which was a brilliant week. This is one of the songs I thought the group.
Video by Dean & Jackie Wipperman

Milo singing on the big stage