Tryst is a blistering piece of original Irish theatre, a piercing and timely contemporary drama that explores the price of curiosity, the limits of friendship and the complications of sex. Examining crisis, bodily autonomy and the politics of choice through the lens of a complex multi-directional relationship,
Matt and Steph are hungover. Their wedding is in a week. Things are under control. Mostly…..But when their best friend Rachel arrives unannounced, she reveals a secret that threatens to unravel everything. Now they must deal with the consequences of their messy nights and bad decisions. Who do you blame when your life is derailed? And how far will you go to get it back on track?
Sickle Moon Productions is dedicated to creating work that is character driven, visually striking and emotionally honest. Jeda is Founder and Artistic Director and she chats about the play, the cast, awards and other projects,
*Production premiered at Dublin Fringe Festival 2016
*Nominated: Fishamble Best New Writing Award at Dublin Fringe
*Published: Oberon Books as part of “Fresh Cuts: A Selection of Plays from Dublin Fringe Festival 2015 & 2016”
The Project Arts Centre is Ireland’s leading centre for the development and presentation of contemporary art for five decades. Generations of well-known artists have launched their careers there including Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Jim Sheridan, U2, James Coleman and Gerard Byrne.
A track from the performance is featured : Phoenix called ‘Love Like A Sunset’
Things are under control. Mostly……
Superb… Tryst is unmissable”
“Sharp and rapid… Performed magnificently”
“Provocative and deeply human”
“Truly terrific… an extraordinarily well-made play that is as thought-provoking as it is gripping”
“An agitated portrait of assured mutual destruction…Fans of verbal laceration will enjoy.”