by Abi Morgan
Presented by Red ‘n Blue Theatre
September 5th to 14th (excluding Sunday 8th) @ 8pm
Preview Wednesday 4th
Red ‘n Blue Theatre present Lovesong by Abi Morgan – a story of one couple, told from two different points in their lives – as young lovers in their late 20’s and as worldly companions looking back on their relationship. Their past and present selves collide in this beautiful tale of togetherness. All relationships have their ups and downs; the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. Love is a leap of faith. LOVESONG will be performed by Jenny Fennessy, Dylan Kennedy, Sean Ahern and Mary Flavin Colbert.
‘Compelling, understated perfection, both poignant and uplifting.’ – The Stage
‘Deeply moving, potently mixing memory and desire.’ – The Telegraph
‘This portrait of enduring love tugs on the heartstrings.’ – The Independent
Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company was established in 2018 by husband and wife team, Dylan Kennedy and Jenny Fennessy. From Cork and Waterford respectively, they both left Ireland early in their careers to pursue acting work in London. Fifteen years later, Dylan and Jenny have worked with some of the best theatre directors including Tony Award winner John Tiffany, Olivier Award winners Katie Mitchell, Lyndsey Turner, Sir Richard Eyre and current artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Greg Doran. Dylan and Jenny have now returned to Ireland, combined their experience, passion and knowledge and formed Red ‘n Blue theatre company. Simple storytelling is at the heart of their work; creating honest, entertaining and memorable theatre. Follow them on Facebook or @rednbluetheatre on Twitter and Instagram.
JENNY FENNESSY
Jenny’s credits include Call the Midwife (BBC), King Lear directed by Greg Doran (Royal Shakespeare Company), Cymbeline directed by Melly Still (Royal Shakespeare Company), Liola directed by Sir Richard Eyre (National Theatre, London), Othello directed by Mark Lambert (Theatre Royal), A Life directed by Eleanor Rhode (Finborough Theatre), Blink directed by Killian Collins (Central Arts), The Bus directed by Philip Hardy (Barnstorm Theatre Company) and The Salvage Shop directed by Jim Nolan (Garter Lane).
DYLAN KENNEDY
Dylan’s credits include The Young Graham Norton (Channel 4), Katie Roche directed by Caroline Byrne (Abbey Theatre), Hansel and Gretel directed by Katie Mitchell (National Theatre), Philadelphia Here I Come directed by Lyndsey Turner (Donmar Warehouse), Peter Pan directed by John Tiffany (National Theatre of Scotland), The Beauty Queen of Leenane directed by Tony Cownie (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh), Romeo in Romeo and Juliet directed by Ben Horlsen (Antic Disposition), The Bus directed by Philip Hardy (Barnstorm Theatre Company) and All Over Town directed by Tom Creed (Project Arts Centre, Dublin).
SEÁN AHERN
Seán won best supporting actor in the RTE All-Ireland final with Brideview drama for his portrayal of Mick Tracey in The Stolen Child. In fact he is no stranger to All-Ireland finals having won the One Act Drama League of Ireland final last year playing Nashie in The Quiet Land and finishing second this year with Where is this Malabar? Both shows were produced by The Palace Players – who have been in All Ireland Finals on three other occasions with Sean in The Lonesome West, The Wake and The Gigli Concert. Seán’s credits include Bull McCabe in The Field, Jap Kavanagh in The Kings of the Kilburn High Road, Byrne in Big Maggie, Pato in The Beauty Queen of Leenane and John Bosco in The Chastitute.
MARY FLAVIN COLBERT
Mary is also an award-winning actress having picked up the best actress in a supporting role award in 2015 playing Missus in Conversations on a Homecoming. This production by The Palace Players went on to win the RTE All-Ireland Drama Festival final. Mary was nominated for the best performance award in 2018 for Hannie in Where is this Malabar? She is well known at The All-Ireland Drama Festival finals having been in The Wake and The Crucible with The Palace Players and in Out of Order and Albertine in Five Times with Ballyduff Drama Group. Other credits include the title role in Moll, Maggie in Dancing at Lughnasa, Mag in The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Madge in Philadelphia Here I Come.
This production is made possible by the Cork Arts Theatre and the Arts Council Emerging Artists Programme.
“As a new theatre company, the Cork Arts Theatre’s Emerging Artists Programme offers us an incredible opportunity to share our work, connect to new audiences and to help build the reputation of the company.” – RED ‘N’ BLUE THEATRE COMPANY
Tickets: €15, €12 conc.
Preview: Wednesday 4th September: All tickets €12
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