The Hills of Love
a new play written and directed by Áine Ryan
A co- production between The Source Arts Centre and Clonmel Junction Arts Festival.
Three women. Three love stories. A play about intergenerational women dating in rural Ireland navigating the complexities of love, lust and longing. From forgotten sweet spots to the excitement of mature dating, this witty and apt story delves into the lives of three lonely women seeking connection in a remote townland.
Terry has forgotten how to have sex. Her daughter Benny is desperate for a ‘real’ boyfriend. Their neighbour, Maura, a recently widowed publican, is excited to be released back into the seemingly ‘wild’ world of mature dating. Love and lust are on the list for three lonely women in a remote townland in rural Ireland. Will romance make their lives better or worse?!
Age: 14 +
Running time: 120 mins - with interval
Company website: https://studioperform.org/about
Performances: Monday - Wednesday 1 - 3 July 2024 | Clonmel Junction Arts Festival
Press Contact: studioperformtheatremail@gmail.com ( Áine Ryan)
Creative Team
Writer & Director | Áine Ryan
Production Manager | Michael-Anthony Greene
Lighting Design | Keith Fahey
Sound Design | James Ireland
Producer | Studio Perform Theatre
Cast
Brid Ní Chumhaill (Ros na Rún)
Katie Taylor (Homofónia)
Pauline O’Driscoll (Smalltown)
Social media:
Twitter: @ainemryan
Instagram: @aineniriainnn & @studioperform_ Website: studioperform.org
Press for Previous Work by Áine Ryan:
‘Áine Ryan skilfully combines tragedy and comedy... feels like a flawless theatrical masterpiece.’ ★★★★★ Westend Evenings
‘An excellent piece of theatre’ ★★★★★ The Irish World
‘An extraordinary accomplishment as both playwright and actress.’ ★★★★★ TheatreStorm
‘The play is as amusing as it is poignant, deftly tackling some difficult issues with relatable tenacity and stoicism.’ ★★★★★ London Theatre 1
‘a mesmeric continuation of the Irish literary tradition.’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
‘Exceptionally funny and occasionally heart-breaking’ ★★★★ The Reviews Hub
Excellent...a powerful evening with a performance and production hard to forget.’ ★★★★ Everything Theatre
‘Ryan writes beautifully’ The Stage
‘Áine Ryan’s writing is beautifully evocative...This is quality theatre, with a performance that’s guaranteed to stay with you.’ Theatre Things