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Key art photograph created for the play Poison produced by to be staged in the /

Photographing a pair always requires a different creative approach than photographing solo performers, especially with a play as emotionally charged as Poison, and trying to distill some of that tension, intimacy, and complexity into a single image.

The final direction emerged through conversations and mood board exchanges with the production and design team, gradually refining the tone and visual language until the idea for image clicked into place.

Check out the final key art image, the finished poster design, a quick moment with the team, and a few alternative frames that almost made the cut.

and Rachel O’Byrne star, directed by

The production brings together two recipients of the Marie Mullen Bursary, director and lighting designer .

A New York Times Critic’s Pick, described as “truly astounding” (Broadway World), Poison has been performed worldwide and translated into over twenty languages.
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Written by Lot Vekemans
Translated by Rina Vergano
Directed by
Performed by and Rachel O’Byrne
Set & Costume Design:
Lighting Design:
Sound Design: .kav
Stage Manager:
ASM / Wardrobe: .bates_
Production Manager:
Company Manager:
Producer:
Photo:
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Phot. Marcin Lewandowski | soundofphotography 2026 ©

A selection of production and character portrait photographs from “Ballyturk” by Enda Walsh for Kilmeen Drama Group, winners of 2026 West Waterford, West Clare and Kerry 2026 Drama Festivals

Dress Rehearsal
February 9th 2026

phot. Marcin Lewandowski | soundofphotography.com © 2026


Cast:
Laura Connolly
Niamh Power
Sharon Maw and
Farah McCarthy

Voices:
Donie Walsh
Sarah Connolly
Sheila Wall and
Christopher O’Sullivan

Crew:
Director: Denis O’Sullivan
Production Manager: Lar McCarthy
Designer: Crona McCarthy
Lighting & Sound: Declan McCarthy & Ian Flavin
Stage Management: Darren Cannon, Ray Cooney & Michael O’Mahony
Hair & Make-up: Rosaleen Beechinor
Set Construction: Aidan O’Shea, Connie Murphy & Mike Deasy
Set Crew: Danny O’Brien, Gerard O’Driscoll, Ray Barrett & Gerard Barrett

Always a pleasure to document work by amateur drama groups!



phot. Marcin Lewandowski | soundofphotography.com ©
2026