Juno and the Paycock at Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, May 7, 8, 14, 15, 16

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Pilgrim Soul Productions is presenting its spring presentation of Sean O’Casey’s classic play, Juno and the Paycock, at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre for two successive weekends in May.

The performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 7, 8, 15 and 15.  There is also a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. on May 16, which features a dinner/theatre option.

Tickets for the show are $15.00, and group discounts are available for 25 or more.  Cost for the Sunday dinner/theatre is $35.00. 

To reserve tickets, call 508 523-3773 or 508 799-7775.  Tickets are also available at the door, or can be purchased online.

Located at 19 Temple Street in downtown Worcester, the Hibernian Cultural Centre opened in 2005 and has become the main gathering place for the Irish-American community in Central Massachusetts.  The Fiddler's Green Pub in the Centre offers live music, dance lessons and a full pub menu throughout the year.

The Centre is also the home of the popular Worcester Irish Music Festival which takes place on June 11, 12, 13, 2010.

For details on year round Irish events throughout Massachusetts, visit IrishMassachusetts.com.

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