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Vespertilio
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2m
Inspired by the incredible true story of the last greater mouse-eared bat living in Britain, Vespertilio explores the tender romance between introverted bat-enthusiast Alan and Josh, the charming young runaway he meets in an abandoned railway tunnel.
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Cast Size
2m -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour) -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
“So there’s a theory that we all have a finite number of heartbeats. We all have a billion heartbeats to live. Humans, cats, dogs, rats – all our hearts beat at different speeds but we all have the same amount. A clock with a billion ticks.”
Inspired by the incredible true story of the last greater mouse-eared bat living in Britain, Vespertilio explores the tender romance between introverted bat-enthusiast Alan and Josh, the charming young runaway he meets in an abandoned railway tunnel. As their relationship develops, these two damaged men might fix one another. If only a little. Vespertilio is a story of love, loneliness and bats, an exploration of the difference between merely surviving and truly living.
History
Vespertilio received its world premiere on 20th February 2019 in The Cavern at the VAULT Festival, Waterloo, London and was performed at Dublin Fringe Festival (Smock Alley – the Boys School), 17th–22nd September 2019.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Contemporary
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
- Cautions
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“...effortlessly engaging two-hander.” – The Irish Times
“...there’s a wistful charm that pulls the audience in...” – The Irish Times
“... Barry McStay’s script is very funny...” – The Reviews Hub
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Barry McStay
Barry McStay is an Irish writer and actor based in London.
His first play, Our Island (dir. Maisie Lee) ran at the Project Arts Centre at the Dublin Fringe Festival 2015. It was nominated for 5 Dublin Fringe Awards and shortlisted for a Writers Guild of Ireland Award. Vesper ...