Reunion

A family gathers for a celebration on an island off the west coast of Ireland. When an unexpected visitor drops by, tensions begin to surface. Over the next twenty-four hours, scores will be settled, beliefs challenged and truths disclosed, ultimately jeopardising their entire future together.

Mark O'Rowe turns his laser focus on the deep currents of family life with a masterfully orchestrated drama which resonates with biting humour, profound insights and extraordinary authenticity.

An exhilarating, high-wire ensemble piece, Reunion was first produced by Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival in 2024, directed by O'Rowe himself.



Mark O'Rowe is an Irish playwright whose other plays include Howie the Rookie, Terminus, Our Few and Evil Days and The Approach. His work for the screen includes Boy A, Intermission and The Delinquent Season.



'A major show... a demolition derby that leaves emotional wreckage all over the stage... hugely entertaining'



'A zinger of a play doesn't flag for a second... enormously enjoyable... with meaty characters, multi-layered action, emotional entanglements. It is just a joy to watch'



'A comedic and dramatic delight... O'Rowe's script is a masterclass... his observational brilliance and economic dexterity elevates language to a whole other level... perfection'



'O'Rowe's writing and direction toe-curlingly communicate the painfulness – and the humour – of vicious, expletive-laden arguments'



'A sharply observed and neatly structured portrait of galloping narcissism and neurosis'



'An engrossing tale of family strife, bristling with humour, secrets and unravelling relationships... a well-balanced mix of naturally emerging bleak humour and moving domestic tragedy'



'A rich, humane script... painfully relatable yet unexpected... A domestic drama par excellence, filled with the kind of affection and misery only a family can exact. There are moments where the laughs come so quickly, one after the other, that it feels like a farce. But O'Rowe is constantly throwing double-punches, thumbing the joke on the same spot as the open wound'



'A deliciously layered, fast-paced, unpredictable comedy... a zinger'



'An entertaining and unpredictable cocktail of shocking revelations and awkward comedy'