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On Blueberry Hill
- Narrated by: Niall Buggy, David Ganly
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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Summary
On Blueberry Hill is the latest Audible Original theatrical event, from international best-selling novelist and acclaimed writer, Sebastian Barry.
Best friends and worst enemies, Christy and PJ are destined to spend their lives together over the next 20 years in prison. Reflecting on the events and experiences that led them to the present day, this slow-burning tale explores hope, acceptance and forbidden love. Directed by Jim Culleton with music by Denis Clohessy, On Blueberry Hill is a powerful exploration of freedom, friendship and forgiveness. With outstanding performances from Irish Times Theatre Award and Olivier Award winner, Niall Buggy (Christy) and West End and Broadway star David Ganly (PJ).
The stage performance of On Blueberry Hill was presented by Trafalgar Theatre Productions, in association with Hill Street Productions and Incidental Colman. It was Fishamble: The New Play Company’s production, performed at Trafalgar Studios in London, United Kingdom in 2020, and produced by Daniel Brodie, Matt Parritt, and Eva Scanlan. The play was originally produced by Fishamble at the Dublin Theatre Festival 2017 and on international tour, including a run at New York’s 59E59 Theaters as part of First Irish, supported by the Arts Council and Culture Ireland. Photo by ‘Muse Creative Communications’.
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Critic reviews
“Steeped in a luminous wonder that makes you want to weep for what you take for granted in your daily existence.” (The New York Times)
“Full of warm wit and language you want to luxuriate in, it features two brilliant performances.” (The Standard)
“Ganly and Buggy movingly investigate the events that brought their characters together, their respective monologues beautifully shaped, mesmerizing, and mysterious.” (The New Yorker)
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-06-22
captivating and engaging.
perfectly performed, catching the essence of the two characters. had to listen in one go
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- C
- 01-04-24
Weird and some how wonderful
This production held me from beginning to end, love the language, the characters, the intimacy and tension . Really did not know what to expect from this. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Great story telling .
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- Fran
- 31-05-24
The genius of Sebastian Barry
I have loved the writing of Sebastian Barry for years. Everything I have read by him has been an extraordinary pleasure. This is no exception. Barry's writing and his ability to write in the voices of these two men, together with two actors who totally inhabit his creations, make for an extraordinary listening experience. Christie Maguire in particular is pure Dublin - a mad, intelligent, educated gurrier. Loved listening to the music of the voices I grew up with. So refreshing to be treated to such brilliant acting! Christie nails Blueberry Hill at the end. Thank you.
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- Smiley
- 29-01-23
Outstanding audio theatre
A beautifully crafted story full of sharp dark comedy and through its excellent dialogue and acting, it is a journey into the harrowing and yet the sublime existence of two lives formed by the agonising regret of their past lives. Amazing and moving, hilarious and powerfully poignant. A gem of audio theatre.
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- ADEVINE Property Services
- 22-03-22
Brilliant
Great play, fabulous actors. A really great listen, I couldn't recommend it more... wonderful proformance
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- Anonymous User
- 23-08-22
Outstanding writing, outstanding acting.
Excellent: captivating, profoundly moving, powerfully acted. I very much recommend this piece of well-crafted listening.
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- Kerry 22
- 07-01-22
Would recommend
Loved the accent , I was kept engaged , Would defo recommend and suggest you give it a go
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- Aisling
- 14-07-22
Wonderful, pure poetry!
This is the best thing I've listened to in a long time. Sebastian Barry's writing is almost like poetry and the two actors bring it sparking to life.
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- Anne
- 30-07-23
Perfect little gem
Engaging and unusual story brought to life with perfect voice casting and production values from such a gentle and insightful script. Revisited many times for the joy of it.
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- MaryT kavanagh.
- 02-08-23
FANTASTIC PERFORMANCES
Brilliant characters portrayed so skillfully.
Great rich concepts explored simply.
Thank you very muchto Audible for inclusion!
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