Real Circumstance Theatre Company with York Theatre Royal / Escalator East to Edinburgh
Two new plays interwoven as one
In the wake of a terrible accident, Michael and Caoimhe rebuild their lives as best they can. But all Michael can remember is the boat out on the lough that never should have been there. The barometer points to rain as the young couple realise they might not grow old together.
A lyrical exploration of loss and love
Performed by Jot Davies and Kate Donmall
Directed by Dan Sherer
Designed by James Cotterill
Lighting Design by Michael Nabarro
Sound Design by Steve Mayo
Double nominated for The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence – Jot Davies for Best Actor and Kate Donmall for Best Actress
“An intriguing and deeply poetic study of dreams drowned in domesticity…Sombre but accomplished”
The Stage
“Deeply unsettling but compelling…a moving, gut-wrenching piece of contemporary theatre”
Metro *****
“Compelling...incredibly tragic”
The Scotsman ***
“Beautifully staged, this performance will give you spine-tingles
from start to finish”
ThreeWeeks ****
“Fantastic acting…beautiful illustrative set and excellent direction”
British Theatre Guide ****
“One of the most convincing portrayals of love and intimacy I’ve ever seen…A subtle, believable script and genuinely moving performances make this essential viewing”
FringeReview.com ****
“An enigmatic portrait of everyday life…beautifully realised in all its aspects, this anachronistic gem is captivating from the first water sound effect to the last”
Whatsonstage.com ****
“Their performance is wholly natural and honest…acting this intimate, this committed, is rare, raw, riveting.”
Yorkshire Evening Press
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