Rock legend Lynott’s life on stage

WHEN Peter M. Smith, a familiar face on both stage and screen, steps onto the stage at the University Concert Hall Limerick (UCH) this summer, he will be doing more than simply embodying a rock legend.

In the eagerly awaited production Moonlight, he takes on the challenging role of Philip Lynott, the frontman of Thin Lizzy.

Moonlight, a bold new rock-theatre hybrid, will highlight the cultural significance of Thin Lizzy in the context of 1960's and ‘70s Dublin and London.

Speaking ahead of the production’s debut, Peter, shared his thoughts on the weight of playing such a legendary figure, and the responsibility he feels as a Dublin native in telling Lynott's story. “When offered the chance to play the role of Philip Lynott, I was truly honoured as an actor, as a proud Dubliner, and as a Thin Lizzy fanatic. Too much has been said about the rockstar lifestyle – it is a tired subject. This production seeks to honour Philip Lynott for what he was – a literary great and consummate artist.”

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What Director Jason Figgis and the team have done is integrate Thin Lizzy's hits seamlessly with new material. The show features a live band performing Thin Lizzy classics alongside new original music. Peter said Jason has masterfully blended John Merrigan's script with Thin Lizzy's existing material and the new music.

Moonlight will feature a cameo performance by Eric Bell, co-founder of Thin Lizzy, adding an authentic touch to the production.

Tickets for the highly anticipated production are now available, priced at €45 plus booking fee, on UCH.ie and Ticketmaster. Moonlight will take to the stage at UCH on Tuesday, June 24. Show starts at 8pm.