RTE presenter Marty Morrissey has launched new Gaiety Theatre play Moll – even though he only has one line.
The GAA pundit has stepped out his comfort zone by playing the role of hard-man Ulick, a man of few words that Marty reckons is a “lovely” part.
“When I was asked to do the show there was an offer in already to know would I be interested in performing in Moll. I’m not an actor, I’ve never performed,” Marty told Goss.ie.
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“The chance to perform on the same stage with Frank Kelly and Des Keogh and Mary McEvoy, I gushed out ‘Yes yes yes'”.
“I’ve been to about three rehearsals, I should reveal – it’s one line. It’s the closing of act one.It’s a lovely little part, it’s only a cameo appearance.”
The Radio presenter also revealed he believes whoever decided to cast him in the play should be “declared a genius”.
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“We had a meeting just after Christmas and this invitation came as an idea, I don’t know who thought of it but whoever did should be declared as a genius,” he said.
While, Marty may be looking forward to his debut performance, the 56-year-old admitted he  is nervous to step on stage.I’m a little bit apprehensive, it’s kind of outside of my comfort zone of sports.
“I’m a little bit apprehensive, it’s kind of outside of my comfort zone of sports.”
John B. Keane’s comedy MOLL runs at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre Tuesday 27th Jan – Saturday 14th Feb
