PORCELAIN / Abbey, National Theatre of Ireland / February 2018
Written by Margaret Perry
Cast Bamshad Abedi-Amin / Caitríona Ennis / Keith McErlean / Helen Norton / Toni O’Rourke / Lola Petticrew
Designed by Cecíle Trémolíeres
Lighting by Paul Keogan
Sound by Denis Clohessy
“Perry’s carefully crafted characters are superbly directed by Cathal Cleary. The production as a whole is an understated triumph.” ★★★★ Tn2 Magazine
“Caitríona Ennis as Sarah, and Toni O’Rourke as the tragic Bridget Cleary, are both stunning. Ennis simply lights up the stage, as does O’Rourke.” The Arts Review
“Porcelain’s cast are simply stellar, Ennis simply exceptional, and O’Rourke a revelation.” The Arts Review
“The staging of Porcelain…represents a welcome sign that the national theatre is once again taking new writing seriously. Margaret Perry’s time-flipping look at female depression more than justifies its selection for the Peacock.” The Sunday Times
“Bamshad Abedi-Amin as the hapless, well meaning Bill, is perfect as the powerless boyfriend trying to hold it all together.” The Arts Review
“Helen Norton is terrific.” The Sunday Times
“..an excellent Helen Norton as the shapeshifter Silvertongue.” The Arts Review
“Director Cathal Cleary shapes the individual scenes with skill. It's good to see a meaty new play in the Peacock stage that has the ambition and vision of the best Irish writers.” The Independent
“Porcelain on the Peacock stage is an Irish triumph.” Tn2 Magazine