From the team that brought you ‘Forgotten’, ‘Underneath’ and the Olivier Award-winning ‘Silent’, ‘Before’ is a play with much music, set in Clery’s of Dublin, on the very day this iconic department store shuts – for good. Pontius is inside, trying to choose a gift for his estranged daughter, whom he hasn’t seen for almost 20 years. He will meet her in an hour.
This father’s journey is both beautiful and strange, from the isolation of his Midlands home, to the madness of O’Connell Street. Some folk are impossible to buy for…
Presented By: Fishamble The New Play Theatre Company
Written & Performed by Pat Kinevane
Directed by Jim Culleton
Composed by Denis Clohessy
Costume styled by Catherine Condell
Choreographed by Emma O’Kane
Music performed by RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Conducted by Cathal Synnott
Photography by Ger Blanch
Stage Managers Tara Doolan & Ger Blanch
Dramaturgy by Gavin Kostick
Produced by Eva Scanlan
Marketing by Allie Whelan
With the voices of Clelia Murphy as the Announcer, Kez Kinevane as the Guard, and Alex Sharpe as Aster
‘You fight back tears. Of course you do. It’s Kinevane – a rare and truly compelling talent’★★★★★ The Herald, Scotland
‘..another profoundly affecting tour de force from Kinevane.’ ★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
‘Kinevane’s performance works like a spell… a real showstopper’★★★★ Irish Times
“extraordinary collaboration… soul-searching, achingly touching gem…’★★★★ Sunday Times
Presented By: Fishamble: The New Play Company
Duration: 80 mins. No interval
Fishamble: The New Play Company is supports by the Arts Council, Dublin City Council and Culture Ireland.
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