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Sophie McLaughlin

Comedy play on fictional 'cross community paramilitary group' bringing final saga to Grand Opera House

Following a recent sell-out run in The MAC, the Dundonald Liberation Army are set to cause havoc on the Grand Opera House next year.

The hapless freedom fighters are back with a brand-new show "Vote DLA" in June 2023.

The outrageous comedy is written by Stephen G. Large and produced by Soda Bread Theatre. Matthew McElhinney and Matthew Forsythe reprise their roles as Davy, "The Venezuelan" Taylor and John "Horse" McCracken.

Review: Lockdown DLA at the MAC has you looking back in laughter at life in 2020

Davy, reputed top man of the Dundonald Liberation Army, realises his dream of an independent republic of Dundonald cannot be achieved without a political strategy. And so, The People’s Independence Party (PIP) is born.

However, DLA's second-in-command Horse becomes increasingly resentful of Davy’s lavish new lifestyle as a public servant, with a seemingly bottomless expense account. Horse rejects the DLA’s ceasefire and splinters the movement.

Writer, Stephen G. Large, said: “Vote DLA is the final instalment of the DLA trilogy, and there is no better place to showcase it than the Main Stage of the Grand Opera House.

"After navigating their way through a global pandemic, Davy and Horse realise their dream of an independent republic of Dundonald will only be achieved with a political strategy.

"Vote DLA is without a doubt the funniest and most outrageous show I’ve written to date. So, if you enjoyed the first two shows, (Dog DLA and Lockdown DLA), come along to the Opera House in June and see the final DLA saga."

This no-holds-barred satire will guarantee a hilarious night filled with belly laughs.

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 21 and are available from here.

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