Details

No human hand should maim the creatures of the air nor build upon the silent wastes of the deep that protect all that make their habitation in that sanctuary. After several years without leaving the family house, concern grows for artist Eleanor. Set next to a bird sanctuary at 'the loveliest house in Dublin', the Henryson family gather to discuss the future of their inherited house and of one another. Instead, their long awaited reunion becomes a platform for family and national politics. This production draws out the warm humour surrounding this dark drama, exploring the complexities of family relationships and reflecting both the nurturing and inhibiting effects on its family members - like the birds in the ever-present bird sanctuary.

Cast/Performers

Margaret Moore, Sharon Scoggings, Mark Pollard, Fiona Cuskelly, James Boyle

Creatives/Company

Author: Frank McGuinness
Company: StageSpell Theatre Company
Director: Liisa Smith
Design: Steve Burson
Music(s): Michael Paul Hooper, Matt George, Mike Terrell