"I'm interested in the deal-making that happens in a power couple"
"A hugely enjoyable study of marriage and authenticity"
The Irish Independent
Corn Exchange present this world premiere of a new version of Ibsen's classic A Doll's House by Belinda McKeon in collaboration with Annie Ryan. Premiering at Dublin Theatre Festival the production was directed by Corn Exchange's associate director Eoghan Carrick.
It’s 2025. A dangerous world for those who can’t afford to protect themselves.
This house keeps safe a marriage, a partnership, a life of success and ease, a priceless collection and a daughter who has lacked for nothing; things seem perfect as a power couple prepares for a glitzy party among the art-world elite.
But when the secret upon which this life is built threatens to push through the polished surface, questions about what is real and what is not can no longer be ignored.
Inspired by Ibsen’s masterpiece, award-winning writer Belinda McKeon reimagines this exploration of honesty and power for a post-truth world.
Creative Team
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Writer
Belinda McKeon
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Writer
Annie Ryan
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Director
Eoghan Carrick
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Set Designer
Paul O'Mahony
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Lighting Designer
Sarah Jane Shiels
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Costume Designer
Katie Crowley
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Sound Designer
Philip Stewart
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Producer
Lucy Ryan
Cast
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Emmy
Venetia Bowe
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Turlough
Declan Conlon
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Kroger
Peter Gaynor
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Ron
Chris McHallem
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Krista
Clare Perkins
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Nora
Annie Ryan
Production Team
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Production Manager
Lisa Mahony
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Stage Manager
Mary Kilduff
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Assistant Stage Manager
Sue Crawford
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Set Builder
Ian Thompson
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Scenic Artist
Neil Carroll
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Chief Lx
Cillian McNamara
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Costume Intern
Alexis Howard
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Production Photography
Ros Kavanagh
Features
Oct 17, 2017
The Irish Times interview with Belinda McKeon
Reviews
"McKeon has written a cool, cereberal and enthralling play that…feels like a valuable work of art in it’s own right"
The Sunday Business Post
"Nora crackles with incredible power"
The Arts Review
"Ultra stylish production"
The Sunday Times
"Annie Ryan and Venetia Bowe are excellent as mother and daughter"
The Financial Times
★ ★ ★ ★
The Sunday Business Post
★★★★
The Financial Times
Performances
Previewing Mermaid Theatre, Bray 21st – 23rd September
World Premiere Dublin Theatre Festival 27th September - 8th October
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Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Sep 21 — Sep 23, 2017
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Project Arts Centre
Sep 27 — Oct 8, 2017