The Commitments (film) Strong secured the role of Deco Cuffe, the lead singer of The Commitments. Robert Arkins was initially considered for the role of Deco before he was ultimately cast as Jimmy Rabbitte. Although his character does not have a singing part in the film, Arkins performs the song "Treat Her Right" during the opening credits. For the role of Joey "the Lips" Fagan, the eldest member of the band, Parker and La Frenais wanted veteran musician Van Morrison. Although his meeting with Parker did not go well, Morrison offered his songs for use in the film. Rory Gallagher was also considered
The Deco Deco and the Jesus Centre As well operating as a venue for corporate, social and theatrical events The Deco also host a wide variety of regular shows including an annual Christmas pantomime. The venue has over 7,250 sq ft of usable theatre or concert space in the main auditorium with an additional two large conference suites, The Glen and The Doré, offering a further 3,900 sq ft. The main auditorium can accommodate 900 seated, theatre style, whilst the suites offer a capacity of 200 each when configured as a conference venue. In addition to the main auditorium and conference suites,