Summertime

Venues and Performances
Solas Nua, Washington D.C., November 1 - 17, 2024.
Abbey Theatre (Young Curators’ Festival), Dublin, August 7 - 8, 2019. Drogheda Arts Festival, Drogheda, May 3, 2019
Dublin Fringe Festival, Dublin, September 21 - 23, 2018

Reviews

“unique and so thrilling… a vision of the future of theatre” | Broadway World

“Compelling… a refreshingly intimate and immersive take on the romance genre.” | DC Theater Arts

“some first class direction from John King[…] heartfelt, genius, and beautifully executed. Unquestionably the secret gem of the festival.” | ★★★★★ The Arts Review

“beautifully distinctive… an intriguing, intimate 15 minutes.” | ★★★★★ tn2

”intensely human… a beautiful reminder of the power of honesty and openness.” | Sitting on the Fourth Wall

Nominated for a Judges’ Choice Award (Best Duo) at Dublin Fringe 2018.

Synopsis
Stash is an artist who works in a pub. Steve is her boyfriend. There's a glitch in their relationship that they want to tell you about. In unison, if they can. An intimate performance installation of a bittersweet monologue for two voices who are struggling to stay together.

Company
Director - John King
Writer - James Elliott
Associate Director & Stage Manager - Ursula McGinn
Sound design - Jenny O'Malley
Designer - Ellen Kirk
Producer - Dara O Cairbre
Cast - Finbarr Doyle, Danielle Galligan

Developed at FRINGE LAB with the support of Dublin Fringe Festival, DU Players and DriftShop London

Featured on RTÉ’s Arena.
Interview on the LMFM’s 11-1 Show with Sinead Brassil.
The Abbey Theatre’s Young Curators’ Festival featured on RTÉ 1’s Today with Miriam O’Callaghan.
The Abbey Young Curators featured in the Irish Independent.

Photos by Jenny Matthews, Drogheda Arts Festival, 2019.