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| RAY COLLINS |
"In Belfast Town"
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Ray's solo show "In Belfast Town" had its Off-Broadway premiere at the Irish Arts Center, New York City, in March 1986. Set in the Belfast docklands the show is a social history of the York Street/Sailortown district told in story, song, and verse, with a wee bit of 'dancing' thrown in for good measure.
The show's finale "as i roved back to york street" would later become the title track for Ray's autobiographical CD "as i roved back..." . In praise of the show Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan said “this is a masterful display of the enduring spirit and humour of the people of Belfast.” The show was directed by Nye Heron.
"as i roved back to york street 'round what's left of sailorstown"
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As a 16 year-old, Ray worked in this pub, then called 'Byrnes'. The premises did not have any draught beer, not even Guinness, but sold a wide selection of bottled beers and hard liquor. It was here that Ray honed his performing skills, regularly entertaing the customers with impromptu renditions from his wide repertoire of Irish folk songs and sea shanties. In memory of Joe Kennedy; friend, neighbour, and one of the best 'chanters' in Belfast. "Slainte, Joe". a wee dander 'round the docks: (well, whats left of them)
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