It’s Christmas Eve in 1980s Ireland. A family gathers in a big house in North Kerry under the watchful eye of matriarch Alice. Amidst the festive cheer and witty banter of a typical family Christmas lies an undercurrent of recriminations and a truth that could shatter all of their lives.
In 2012, Christian O’Reilly’s award-winning Sanctuary, produced by Blue Teapot Theatre Company, captivated audiences with its depiction of a sexual relationship between Larry and Sophie - two people with intellectual disabilities (ID), played by actors with ID. Now, Christian O'Reilly returns with a compelling sequel.
A compelling play from the writer of Dancing at Lughnasa, which delves into the intricacies of psychological isolation for a blind woman whose sight is miraculously restored. Directed by Andrew Flynn.
A meditation on love and what happens when it is denied and betrayed, or pursued and hunted down. There seems to be no right answer. There is always fallout. There are always consequences, and happiness ever proves a maddening and elusive quantity.
A child creates a list of things worth living for in an attempt to raise the spirits of their chronically depressed mother. ‘A heart-wrenching, hilarious play.’ The Guardian. Click here for more information.
After its critically acclaimed premiere in the 2022 Galway International Arts Festival, From a Low and Quiet Sea toured to 18 Irish venues in May and June 2023. Click here for more information.
