The Long Way Home

A new Irish musical featuring the songs of Tom Waits

by Dave Cowzer & Jack Healy

World Premiere

21-31 August 2024

Smock Alley Main Space, Temple Bar, Dublin

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In a scruffy old town called Dublin, a night-time city that devours booze and music, a stubborn old singer, down on his luck, and a trinity of ladies, none of them angels, all hold a very special place in their broken hearts for the songs of Mr. Tom Waits. Then California comes a-calling, and there’s light up ahead, but like a Tom Waits song, we can’t promise a happy ending…

Developed and Directed by Paul Nugent

Cast

Carla de Búrca
Darina Gallagher
Jack Healy
Fiona Lucia McGarry
Anna Nugent

Creative Team

Set & Costume Design by Jennifer Keane
Lighting Design by Eimear Conroy
Production Manager Yvonne Ussher
Production Team Anna Buchmueller, Heather Hennessy, Annie Keane, Ailish O’Neill, Yvonne Ussher & Amy Wyley
Dramaturgy Support by Krystal Sweedman
Photography by Donal Maloney
Photography by Tom Maher
Digital Marketing & Programme Design by Ashley Steed
Poster Design by Charlie Kranz

Reviews

“This new work from AboutFACE theatre company is a great idea … Waits’s great lyrics shine in voices full of character, good guitar playing and simple percussion.” – The Irish Independent

“Absolutely marvellous … great cast, great energy, wonderful songs … can’t recommend it enough” – Tom Dunne, Newstalk

“Features three strong female roles … the production played to a full house … It’s a love letter to Tom Waits.” – No More Workhorse

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“This new work from AboutFACE theatre company is a great idea … Jack Healy is a super singer … Gallagher’s poignant version of Hold On is highly memorable … McGarry brings charm and spontaneity to the narrative sections … Anna Nugent persuades as a hard, enigmatic Margot … Costume and set by Jennifer Keane are well judged with plenty of fine detail … Director Paul Nugent elicits good performances all round … musically, the show is impressive — Waits’s great lyrics shine in voices full of character, good guitar playing and simple percussion”

– The Irish Independent