'Northern Ireland, 1987. Deirdre is stuck – between arguments, nations, and the lives she almost lived. But when her old schoolfriends gather in her kitchen yet again for Christmas Eve, their growing differences push to the surface a powder-keg, waiting the tiniest spark. And then one of them turns up with her surprise fiancé.
'He’s English.
'Set against the backdrop of The Troubles, this brilliant debut play is an unforgettable drama of home, friends, the decision to leave or stay, and the possibility of forgiveness.' (Production summary [2024 Belvoir Street production])
Presented by Essential Works at 25A (Downstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre), 4-16 October 2022.
Director: Hannah Goodwin.
Presented by Essential Workers (supported by The Group), Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 May - 16 June 2024.
Director: Hannah Goodwin.
Lighting Designer: Phoebe Pilcher.
Set Designer: Grace Deacon.
Costume Designer: Keerthi Subramanyam.
Sound Designer and Composer: Alyx Dennison.
Cast: Emma Diaz, Raj Labade, Mabel Li, Philip Lynch, Araidne Sgouros, and Adam Sollis.
'Set against the backdrop of The Troubles, a compelling drama about wanting to move forward, while being stuck in the past.'
'Set against the backdrop of The Troubles, a compelling drama about wanting to move forward, while being stuck in the past.'
