All Six Plays 

 

See all six plays performed.

 

When Threatened Go to Sleep

Playwright: Robin Oree

Director: Peter Shine

Cast: Luke Murray and Martin Talbot.

Dom, Emmet and Niall share a flat. Dom likes to spend his days slouched in front of the PlayStation, getting better and better at dying. Emmet attempts to maintain a modicum of domesticity in the Ground Zero of soda cans, crisp packets and toilet paper. Niall is sleeping most of the time. Lads will be lads. Don’t judge.

 

Spoiling Sunset

Playwright: Gemma Creagh

Director: Charlotte Moore

Cast: Sean Kearns, Holly Hughes

Set in the midst of sunset on a roof in the city, Purgatory never looked more appealing. Spoiling Sunset follows the relationship and past of two young people. Thrown into an unwanted situation, they realise they both have to deal with unresolved problems. An intimate tale of self-reflection we continuously question life and the brevity of it all.

 

Stolen

Playwright: Mary Kelly

Director: Emily Murray

Cast: David McEnroe, Glenn Farrelly, David Holland

Just another day at the office - Good work all.

 

The Ward

Playwright: Diarmaid Blehein 

Director: Niamh Nic Aodh Bhuí

Cast: Michael Foley, Dylan McCormack, Maebh Browne, Claire Keating, Jenny Lynam.

Cian and Mags are nurses in a busy Irish hospital dealing with a particularly challenging group of patients, including some stubborn old men, a depressed woman and a teenager determined to escape...

 

 

The Inn

Playwright: Darragh Cooney 

Director: Alison Sheery

Cast: Martin Talbot & Ronan Daly.

'​Inn' explores the journey of a young a man, forced to come to terms with death and his own mortality. With the aid of a Barkeep, Oliver comes to learn life's toughest lessons, and death's deepest secrets.

 

Café

Playwright: Russell Browne

Director: Julie BreenCast: Ryan Hehir & Dee Ní Closcaí‘

Why do we keep coming back here?’ A couple’s attempt to understand their complex relationship begins with their return to a Cafe, but transforms into the demise of their twisted reality. 

 

 

About the Series: Six playwrights with directors and cast preform their new works, mentored by Charoltte McIvor, Maria Tivanan & Emma O’Grady, Series Manager Hannah O’Reilly, Technical Manager Matt Burke, Series Director Ríona Hughes.The winning play will win the Jerome Hynes Trophy, there is also an award for Best Production, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Best Male Actor, Best Female Actor and Judges Choice.

 

Tickets:
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