BARRIE KEEFFE is probably best known for his award winning film THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY. He has written more than forty plays for theatre, which have been produced in 26 countries – they include GIMME SHELTER, BARBARIANS, A MAD WORLD MY MASTERS and SUS. His TV works includes GOTCHA, WATERLOO SUNSET and the series NO EXCUSES. The BBC has produced 12 of his plays on radio. He published his first novel when he was 22. His new film SUS (his adaptation of his stage play) received its premiere in London this spring and will be at the Cannes Film Festival in the director’ fortnight this May before going on general release.

Head of Collaldra is JACKY STOLLER, who has owned the property for sixteen years. She is a television and film producer who has her own production company and her many credits include AT HOME WITH THE BRAITHWAITES, ROCKFACE, BODY AND SOUL, PIE IN THE SKY, THE INNOCENT and THE FEAR. She is currently at work producing a pilot for a comedy-drama TV series FALLOUT.

ANITA is Collaldra’s friendly Italian housekeeper and cook who has lived in the area all her life and who will be available to answer any of your questions.

Jacky and Barrie will be inviting as guest speakers - actors, directors and casting directors who are only too pleased to come having enjoyed many holidays at Collaldra.