Conor McPherson to return to The Old Vic with world premiere of THE BRIGHTENING AIR
Emmie Newitt
9 October, 2024, 10:13
The new play marks his return to the theatre following on from the multi award-winning Girl From The North Country in 2017.
Conor McPherson in Girl from the North Country rehearsals, photo by Manuel Harlan
The Brightening Air will make its world premiere in London next Spring.
An entrancing tale of fate, family and unseen forces in 1980s Ireland, The Brightening Air is set in the home of brother and sister Stephen and Billie. Their decaying farmhouse is all the home they have and they're doing just fine, that's until the arrival of an ex-clergyman uncle with an unscrupulous plan, a sister-in-law seeking a miracle, and a prodigal brother hell-bent on trouble.
Written and directed by Conor McPherson, Set and Costume is by Rae Smith, Lighting by Mark Henderson, Sound by Gregory Clarke, Movement and Intimacy by Lucy Hind, Casting by Serena Hill CDG and Voice by Charlie Hughes-D'Aeth.
Further creative team and the cast is to be announced.
The Brightening Air will play at The Old Vic from 10 April to 14 June 2025.
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