A troubled heroine steals the show in Dublin drama

Clare Monnelly’s play is structured as a 24-hour odyssey through the Dublin suburbs, but what distinguishes it is its female protagonist

Clare Monnelly in the title role of Charlie’s A Clepto at the Civic Theatre, Tallaght Pic: Babs Daly

Charlie’s A Clepto

Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dublin

On tour

Rating:***

Charlie is a kleptomaniac. She can spell the word too, despite the quick judgment you might make of her when she struts onto the stage, all attitude, in her luxury sports gear: an Adidas tracksuit top, Nike joggers and running shoes. She might work in Tesco, she might be on probation for her light-fingered leanings, but she was also once a primary school ...