Written by Grace Chapple

Directed by Hannah Goodwin

Northern Ireland, 1987. Deirdre is stuck – between arguments, nations, and the lives she almost lived. But when her old schoolfriends gather in her kitchen yet again for Christmas Eve, their growing differences push to the surface a powder-keg, waiting the tiniest spark. And then one of them turns up with her surprise fiancé.
He’s English.

Set against the backdrop of The Troubles, this brilliant debut play is an unforgettable drama of home, friends, the decision to leave or stay, and the possibility of forgiveness.

This is a chance to see a thoughtful, crafted new play by an Australian writing of her ancestral land. In six characters and a single room, Grace Chapple catches the tremors of a whole country and a whole time – with some striking resonances for here today. – Eamon

DATE: Saturday 1 June 2024

TIME: 2.00pm (MATINEE)

VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

TICKETS: To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au, or ring the box office on 9699 3444

Theatre Group Co-Convenors, Cherry Spoor and Judith Nguyen, have purchased seats J15 and J16

PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Co-Convenors Judith and Cherry for a casual lunch at 12 noon at Mai Viet, an Asian/Vietnamese restaurant at 279 Cleveland Street, Redfern. It is a short walk from Belvoir Street Theatre.

RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at [email protected]

RSVP BY: 25 May 2024 as we will need to book a table

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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2024

To enable you to plan your diary, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2024. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at [email protected] or Cherry Spoor at [email protected]