Sunday's Child Theatre

Summerhall

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Digital

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Supported by Culture Ireland

Filmed and Edited by Media Coop

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The climate apocalypse has hit. Dublin is completely underwater. Best friends Bláthnaid and Debs are the sole survivors, living on the top floor of Liberty Hall- one of the tallest building in Dublin. With only seagulls for company, biscuits for food, and an old Westlife CD they spend their days sheltering from the storms and reminiscing over the last days of Dublin. Debs looks to the future, but Bláthnaid is tormented by guilt. Why were they blind to the wave that was coming? And can they salvage a future from the wreckage? Afloat explores loss, sisterhood, and climate anxiety. From the makers of Fringe First winner 2019 MUSTARD.

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CAST

Eva O'Connor

Annette O'Shea

Micheal-David McKernan

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CREATIVES AND CREW

Written by Eva O'Connor and Hildegard Ryan

Directed by Anna Simpson

Set and Costume Design by Naomi Faughnan

Lighting Design by Suzie Cummins

Production Manager Stephen Bourke

Stage Management Emily Waters

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Reviews

"Anna Simpson directs a cracking, highly enjoyable but occasionally chilling production that is a reminder of why the Edinburgh Fringe can be such an exhilarating experience"

British Theatre Guide

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**** "Impressively...Afloat succeeds in making you question the beliefs you hold and the decisions you make - and does so in a funny and disarming way"

The Stage

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**** "A captivating play that looks at the effects of climate change and gentrification in a very accessible and relatable way"

Broadway World