VERONICA – an insight into Ireland’s fishing industry. Set on an
inshore commercial fishing boat, three generations of
MacNamara’s – a Grandfather, Father, Son. Faced with engine
failure, sea mist and superstitions, all three, haul up their own
secrets to the surface.
This 90 minute new drama written by Tina Noonan explores an
industry under increasing economic, regulatory and cultural
pressure and is based on two years of Noonan’s own
independent research into the fishing industry.
Each performance will be followed by a short Q & A session with
a local commercial fishermen to share their
knowledge/experience.
industry under increasing economic, regulatory and cultural
pressure and is based on two years of Noonan’s own
independent research into the fishing industry.
Each performance will be followed by a short Q & A session with
a local commercial fishermen to share their
knowledge/experience.
Tina Noonan is an established playwright/screenwriter based in Wicklow Town, drawn to voices who
struggle to find a platform. ‘Veronica’ will be her sixth play/production.
struggle to find a platform. ‘Veronica’ will be her sixth play/production.
