First Annual Bloomsday Announced in Newport

Bloomsday is inspired by the novel, “Ulysses” written by Irish writer James Joyce which chronicles the events of one day, June 16, 1904, in the life of Leopold Bloom. Bloomsday events happen all over the world in various ways; whether reading selected excepts or marathon readings of the entire book, each June 16th somewhere there is tribute to this epic and renowned work of literature.

Michael Healy, Tony Gutierrez and Brian Sullivan (aka Dr. Love) have been kicking around the idea of a Bloomsday for several years (Mike has seen several Bloomsdays in New York) and happily the timing was right for this year. Tony has a theatre background and both he and Brian are veritable Joyce aficionados.

Collaborators Michael Healy and Tony Gutierrez have adapted 5 extraordinary passages from this expansive novel to present at this First Annual Bloomsday in Newport.

Performers Include: Lindy Nettleton, Barbara Finelli, Rob Reimer, Michael Healy, Seamus Mc Connell, Tony Gutierrez, and Clive Anderson

Also Featuring Traditional Irish Session Musicians

Directed by Jill D. Jones

Adaptations by Michael Healy and Tony Gutierrez

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16, 2015. 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Edward King House, second floor (reachable via elevator)

Address: 35 King Street, Newport, RI 02840 (on Aquidneck Park, near Newport Public Library)

Parking: Some parking available at the King House, with additional parking in the Newport Public Library lot and the Bellevue Shopping Plaza, half a block away.

Free Admission: $10 suggested donation per person, payable at the door.

Questions? Contact Michael Healy at (401) 523-5712 or email IrishMike@cox.net

The Newport Celtic Players have performed many successful Irish plays here in Newport since 2001, mostly at the Firehouse Theatre and these have included works by Brian Friel, John B. Keane, Frank Mc Guinness, Sean O’ Casey, Geraldine Aron, Marie Jones and Gardner Mc Kay.