On the Irish border town of Newry, Chrissy promises her sister Claire that after one final drink she will go to The Dry House to get sober. Does she mean it this time?
Follow the sisters as they attempt to overcome the devastating impact of alcoholism on their family in this powerful and timely exploration of grief, family, addiction – and the immense and redemptive power of hope.
An all-female cast featuring Derry Girls’ fan-favourite Aunt Sarah, Kathy Kiera Clarke, who plays the role of Claire. Award-winning stage and screen actress Mairead McKinley takes on the role of Claire’s sister Chrissy. Critically-acclaimed actress Carla Langley is Chrissy’s daughter Heather bring to life this powerful and emotionally searing new play about love, loss, and the potential for hope after years of self-destruction.
The writer, Eugene O’Hare is an Irish actor and dramatist. He has written for National Theatre Connections, the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and for BBC television and radio.
“It heralds the arrival, in O’Hare, of a fearless new playwright with a singular voice.” WhatsOnStage on The Weatherman, 2019
90 minutes (no interval)
31st March, 2023
6th May, 2023
By: Eugene O' Hare
Director: Eugene O' Hare
Cast list: Kathy Kiera Clarke, Mairead McKinley, Carla Langley
Set: Niall McKeever
Lighting: Robbie Butler
Sound: Esther Kehinde Ajayi
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Marylebone
Bus numbers: (Park Road London Business School) 139, 189
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Relaxed performance: Wednesday 26th April, 2:30pm
Captioned performance: Friday 3rd May, 7:30pm
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