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by Ciarán Collins
Tuesday 5th – Saturday 9th March 2019 @ 8pm
PRIMAL is a new play by award-winning Cork writer Ciarán Collins, author of bestselling novel ‘The Gamal’, and the theatrical debut of award-winning screen director Shaun O Connor.
Set in the offices of academia, the story begins with a professor, a student, and a simple accusation of plagiarism. But as the narrative unfolds it becomes clear that there’s much more at stake — for both parties.
PRIMAL is a brutally honest examination of male relationships and power hierarchies, exploring the potential for darkness inside everyone – and how easily the veneer of civility can be wiped away when someone is pushed to their limits.
This tense drama, punctuated by distinctly Cork humour, builds to a stunning conclusion that will leave audiences discussing it long after the performance has ended.
Starring Jack Walsh (The Tudors, Killinaskully, Fair City) and Tommy Harris (The Young Offenders, Wet Paint, Rebellion).
CIARÁN COLLINS
Ciarán Collins is an award-winning writer based in Kinsale, Co. Cork. His debut novel ‘The Gamal’ was published by Bloomsbury and won the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and Le Prix Des Lecteurs Escapades, France. It received rave reviews around the world, including from The Irish Times, New York Times, Sydney Morning Herald, Herald Scotland and many more. Ciarán is currently working on his second novel and debut feature screenplay.
For more information see ciarancollinsauthor.com.
SHAUN O CONNOR
Shaun O Connor is an award-winning film and television director. In addition to directing various work for RTE, Shaun’s film work has screened all over the world and won awards at festivals including DC Shorts, the Cork Film Festival and Irish Music Television Awards. His latest short film ‘Mary’, starring Mark O’ Halloran and funded by the Irish Film Board, premiered at the 2018 Galway Film Fleadh. Shaun is also a prolific writer and photographer and is currently developing various projects, including his debut feature film.
For more information see shaunoconnor.com.
‘Primal’ is Ciarán and Shaun’s first creative collaboration. It’s also individually their first theatrical project and they look forward to developing more work for the stage and in particular with the Cork Arts Theatre.
This production is made possible by the Cork Arts Theatre and the Arts Council Emerging Artists Programme.
“The Cork Arts Theatre’s Emerging Artists Programme was the perfect opportunity to develop our first theatrical project with local financial and creative support. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to bring ‘Primal’ to the Cork Arts Theatre stage and gaining the experience to develop future theatrical projects. We’re also looking forward to developing an ongoing creative relationship with the Cork Arts Theatre.” – ‘PRIMAL’ CREATIVE TEAM
Tickets: €15, €12 conc.
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