Overview
Freya's always been sensitive. Difficult, some say. Funny how those words have started to mean the same thing. It's September 2018, and everyone's living in a new, more inclusive Ireland after two referendums and one hot summer. We're all redefining ourselves. And so is Freya. She got dumped. But when her ex shows up at her parents' door along with unexpected news, it feels like anything is possible again. Can sensitive, difficult Freya learn to see herself anew? The personal becomes political in David Horan's funny and fascinating play exploring identity and family. Sandpaper on Sunburn was first performed at Smock Alley Theatre in 2024 as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. 'Vibrant and very of-the-moment... no fancy tricks, no meta-theatrics, just human beings sorting out their chaotic tangles... emotional immediacy... constantly compelling, with a fine twist. An intriguing journey into the messiness of the human condition' — Irish Independent 'Humorous and compelling... a thoughtful examination of what it means to be neurodivergent in a world designed for the neurotypical' — Irish Times 'Enjoyable... a play rooted in dialogue and character... Characters are revealed slowly, through skilful, believable dialogue' — Reviews Hub
Full Product Details
Author: David Horan
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.130kg
ISBN: 9781839043895
ISBN 10: 183904389
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 03 October 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
'Vibrant and very of-the-moment... no fancy tricks, no meta-theatrics, just human beings sorting out their chaotic tangles... emotional immediacy... constantly compelling, with a fine twist. An intriguing journey into the messiness of the human condition' * Irish Independent * 'Humorous and compelling... a thoughtful examination of what it means to be neurodivergent in a world designed for the neurotypical' * Irish Times * 'Enjoyable... a play rooted in dialogue and character... Characters are revealed slowly, through skilful, believable dialogue' * Reviews Hub *
Author Information
David Horan is a theatre director and writer, Artistic Director of Bewley's Café Theatre and a core Acting Tutor at the Lir National Academy, Dublin. Writing credits include Sandpaper on Sunburn (Dublin Theatre Festival, 2024) and CLASS (Dublin Theatre Festival, 2017, co-written with Iseult Golden). Directing highlights include: Beowulf: The Blockbuster by Bryan Burroughs, These Halcyon Days by Deirdre Kinahan (Edinburgh Fringe First Winner), Moment by Deirdre Kinahan (Bush Theatre, London), Moll by John B Keane (Gaiety, MCD/Verdant Productions), Pineapple by Phillip McMahon (Calipo/DTF), Hue and Cry by Deirdre Kinahan (IAC New york Times Critics Pick, Bewleys), Macbeth and Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel (Second Age), In The Next Room by Sarah Ruhl and Three Winters by Tena Stivicic (Lir Academy) and the award-winning Tick My Box! (Inis Theatre) among others.
