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The Loved Ones
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4w
In this beautiful world premiere from Erica Murray, a situation as unlikely as it is inevitable will send these four lives reeling, leaving them questioning the true nature of love, loss and birds.
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Cast Size
4w -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
In a remote renovated farmhouse, Nell prepares to scatter her son’s ashes with her grieving daughter-in-law, Orla, while Cheryl-Ann, a visitor from America, settles in for an idyllic break in the wilds of West Clare.
However, their weekend plans will be turned upside down when an unexpected guest arrives looking for shelter, solace and understanding. In this beautiful world premiere from Erica Murray, a situation as unlikely as it is inevitable will send these four lives reeling, leaving them questioning the true nature of love, loss and birds.
History
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Contemporary, New Millennium/21st Century
- Setting An open plan kitchen-living space in a renovated farmhouse in West Clare, Ireland.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
Media
“Murray's characters are irresistible.” — The Arts Review
“Murray’s crisply structured dialogue.” — Financial Times
“[Murray's] writing is perfectly accomplished.” — Irish Examiner
“[A] glorious personality clash extravaganza.” — Irish Independent
“Complex, uncomfortable stories brought to life in a refreshing, deceptively simple way.” — The Irish Times
“It is a play that deals with loss with a tender touch and much humour.” — No More Workhorse
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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