Gaiety play reflects on story of Snaefell Mining Disaster

'Candles' being put on by local theatre group Yn Draamey

A new play coming to The Gaiety will tell the story of the Snaefell Mining Disaster of 1897.

'Candles' explores the impact that one small event - an improperly snuffed candle - had on a whole community.

Described as a 'play with music', it's being put on by local theatre group Yn Draamey on the 20 and 21 September.

Writer Chris Maybury, artistic director Susanna Maybury and treasurer Richard Waugh have been speaking to Howard Caine:

You can find out more about the performance here.