A striking, moving, passionate story told with superb clarity.
Irish Theatre Magazine
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Best New Play
Irish Times Theatre Awards 2009
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Best Director
Irish Times Theatre Awards 2009
Photo by Rich Gilligan
A sudden shock, and a man's life flashes before his eyes. He experiences an intense rush of extraordinary images and tangled memories, revelations and lost connections. People time and places swirl around him. As he valiantly attempts to stitch it all back together, will his luck hold out?
A sharp, humorous and exhilarating look at the fragility of a human life, performed with The Corn Exchange's trademark blend of beauty, poignancy and comedy.
Creative Team
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Director
Annie Ryan
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Writer
Michael West
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Lighting Designer
Kris Stone
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Set Design
Matt Frey
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Composer
Conor Linehan
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Costume Designer
Debbie Millington
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Sound Designer
Ivan Birthistle
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Tour Lighting
Adrian Mullan
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Video Designer
Jack Phelan
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Producer
Sarah Durcan
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Producer
Aine Beamish
Production Team
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Production Manager
Lisa Mahony
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Stage Director
Mags Mulvey
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Stage Manager
Clare Howe
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Photographer
Rich Gilligan
Gallery
Reviews
Ryan’s playful, unsentimental, tender treatment is profoundly reassuring – Corn Exchange’s great achievement. In his fall he has been seen, understood and recognised. He has been caught.
Irish Times
In Freefall, Michael West has achieved a universality of experience that would play anywhere. Funny, moving, and creatively and beautifully staged, Freefall might just mark the day when Irish writing grew up.
Herald HQ
This is a hugely confident piece of work... ambitious and ultimately touching look at the need to find yourself.
The Guardian
A stunning piece of ensemble theatre.
Sunday Business Post
Performances
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New Plays from Europe Festival, Weisbaden Germany
Jun 1 — Jun 30, 2010
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Galway Arts Festival
Jul 1 — Jul 31, 2010
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UK Premiere, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Aug 1 — Aug 31, 2010
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Festival Cervantino, Mexico
Oct 1 — Aug 30, 2010
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The Abbey Theatre, Dublin
Nov 1 — Nov 30, 2010