WORLD PREMIERE as part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2024.

Sandpaper on Sunburn written and directed by David Horan

Freya’s always been sensitive. Difficult, some say. Funny how those words have started to mean the
same thing.

Jack is four and he’s having a meltdown because his grandad won’t let him play with the birthday candles. His Auntie Freya’s also having a meltdown. She’s twenty-four but is hers really any different?

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 Sandpaper On Sunburn, a funny and fascinating exploration of identity and family in this world premiere by David Horan (The Blackwater Lightship, Class).

Written and Directed by David Horan
Set and Costume Design: Maree Kearns
Lighting Design: Kevin Smith
Sound Design: Tom Lane
Choreography: Muirne Bloomer
Creative Producer: Kerry Power
Cast includes: Anthony Brophy, Honi Cooke, Amelia Crowley, Éilish McLaughlin, Clare Monnelly

Photography: Ros Kavanagh

Supported by The Arts Council

Dates:
28 Sept, 1-5 Oct at Smock Alley Theatre

Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th October at The Civic Theatre, Tallaght

Book here:

SANDPAPER ON SUNBURN – Dublin Theatre Festival

And at The Civic:

SANDPAPER ON SUNBURN AS PART OF DUBLIN THEATRE FESTIVAL (ticketsolve.com)

Ages:
For ages 14+

Running Time: 2hr 6mins including 1 interval

Irish Independent:

the story is constantly compelling….post-Repeal play is a vibrant slice of life….. pure authenticity