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Portia Coughlan by Marina Carr
The New Theatre, Dublin 2009
Directed by Aoife Connolly
Acclaimed playwright Marina Carr looks beyond the surface level of life and shines light on the darker side of humanity. In essence the play is a biting black comedy that will entice you to journey with Portia as she struggles to live up to family expectations.
Incestuous relationships, domestic violence and infidelity are all part of this sexually charged landscape where old mistakes constantly repeat themselves. Portia Coughlan is about speaking the unspoken; exploring the boundaries of desire with self destructive consequences.
Original Music by Aisling Quinn- Hotpress have compared her “winning vocal” style to that of Kate Bush and have applauded her for providing something less predictable to the singer/songwriter genre.
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Cast includes Andrea Scott, Ben Mulhern, Ann Russell, Paul Nolan, Steven Jones, Eileen Fennell, Suzanne Lakes, Sarah Barragry, Tommy Campbell, Aidan Jordan
Production Credits – Lighting Design by Sophy Bradshaw Power, Stage Management by Lisa Krugel, Co – Produced by Aoife Connolly & Aine Rynne, Costume Design by Therese Mullan, Set Design by Julia Benedict, Sound Op by Jen O’Raw, Choreography by Diane Richardson, Dramaturgy by Ian R.Walsh.
Reviews
” Portia is Connolly’s debut and she has quite literally added another layer of mystery to the protagonists dead twin..The final image of Portia..poignantly conveyed the sense of regret that is at the heart of Carr’s tragedy, as well as testifying to the talents of this new theatre company.” - Irish Theatre Magazine read full review
” Aoife Connolly directed this play with an assured hand displaying a rare command of blocking and spatial awareness and employing a bold physical style which aptly reflects the heightened naturalism of the script.” – Irish Reviewers Online read full review
eJournal Review - ‘Unconventional Femininity in Marina Carr’ (from page 84)
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