What happens when the national debate around immigration becomes a deeply personal family affair? That is the question at the heart of ADRIFT, Deirdre Kinahan’s compelling new play which made its debut at Backstage Theatre in Longford.
Blending fierce humour with moments of genuine unease, the production explores Ireland’s changing attitudes towards immigration through the tensions and contradictions of one rural family.
The play also examines many complex topics and issues such as family dynamics, immigration and emigration, grief, life in rural Ireland and the impact of family secrets.
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1. Anne and Patsy Carty at the premiere of Adrift at Backstage Theatre, Longford
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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2. Mary and Eamon Kiernan in Backstage Theatre, Longford for the premiere of Adrift by Deirdre Kinahan and directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. Presented by Nomad Theatre Network in Association with Once Off Productions
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3. Patricia Rouiller and June Belton at the premiere of Adrift at Backstage Theatre, Longford
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4. Orla and Cllr Niall Gannon at Backstage Theatre, Longford for the premiere of Adrift by Deirdre Kinahan
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