ARCHIVED PERFORMANCE
Written & Performed by: Irish Times Theatre award-winning actor Bryan Burroughs.
Developed & Directed by: Edinburgh Fringe First winner David Horan
Running Time: 65mins – no interval
A father’s final chance to connect with his son. A boy with a film-soaked imagination. This gripping, funny and poignant “tour-de-force” (New York Times Critics’ Pick) reminds us that life is not about how we die, but about how we live.
Cast:
Bryan Burroughs trained as an actor at the Samuel Beckett Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin and currently teaches physical theatre at The Lir Academy in Dublin. He has performed in many productions both at home and abroad and is also an accomplished director and movement director. He received an Irish Times Theatre Award for his role in Johnny Patterson the Singing Irish Clown (Barabbas).
Show in a Bag is an artist development initiative of Dublin Fringe Festival, Fishamble: The New Play Company and Irish Theatre Institute to resource theatre makers and actors.
Reviews:
“No props, gimmicks or special effects – just BRILLIANT THEATRE.”
Irish Times
“PHANTASMOGORIC… dazzling, poignant”
New York Times Critics’ Pick
“In this physical, comic and vibrant one-man stage phenomenon, award-winning actor Bryan Burroughs delivers an utterly compelling performance. Don’t miss it”
★★★★★
Sunday Times
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Dates & Venues:
TUESDAY 22nd JULY, 2014 – 8:30pm
Island Cottage Gallery, Heir Island
The M.V Thresher is running a concession ferry. Leaving Cunnamore pier @ 8.00pm €3 adults, €1.50 students/oap
WEDNESDAY 23rd JULY, 2014 – 8:00pm
Community Hall, Kilcrohane
THURSDAY 24th JULY, 2014 – 8:00pm
Community Hall, Ballydehob
FRIDAY 25th JULY, 2014 – 8:00pm
Community Hall, Sherkin Island
www.sherkinferry.com (limited seating at venue)
SATURDAY 26th JULY, 2014 – 7:30pm
Heritage Centre, Bere Island
Return ferry departs form Castletown at the slip way, across from SuperValu. www.bereislandferries.com
SUNDAY 27th JULY, 2014 – 8:00pm
Community Centre, Goleen