Doonreagan

Dooonreagan, a private domain of Ted Hughes

Doonreagan explores the doomed relationship between Poet Laureate Ted Hughes and Assia Wevill during their brief but intense spell in Connemara, Ireland. It reflects their efforts to establish a common ground free from the towering shadow of Ted's first wife, Sylvia Plath (American poet); their longing for peace and contentment; and their discovery that, close to nature, away from the judgments, pressures, demands and expectations of the world at large, they came closer not only to each other, but also to themselves.

This is the world premiere of a new play by Ann Henning Jocelyn, known for her translations of Jon Fosse's work. The play is directed by award-winning New York director Alex Dmitriev. The cast includes Flora Montgomery (Best Irish Actress Award, Basic Instinct 2) and Daniel Simpson (London Road, National Theatre).

"tour de force...moving and subtle .."

Dr Mark Wormald, Fellow and Director of English Studies, Pembroke College, Cambridge (Hughes' Alma Mater)

"As a play, Doonreagan is very accurate, and indeed, the months that Assia and Ted stayed at this place were very dramatic: a mixture of a turbulent past, rare days of tranquillity, and a bleak future. Ann Henning Jocelyn has been able to grow wings and fly high, or rather, dive deep, into the inner workings of these charismatic characters."

Eilat Negev and Yehuda Koren, authors of "A Lover of Unreason", a 2006 biography of Assia Wevill.