Derry Girls' Kathy Kiera Clarke to star in THE DRY HOUSE at Marylebone Theatre

The incredible, all-female cast has been announced for the world premiere of actor and playwright Eugene O’Hare’s The Dry House at Marylebone Theatre, running from 31 March-6 May.

The ensemble cast includes Derry Girls’ fan-favourite Aunt Sarah, Kathy Kiera Clarke, who plays the role of Claire. Award-winning stage and screen actress Mairead McKinley (Translations, National Theatre) takes on the  role of Claire’s sister Chrissy, alongside critically-acclaimed actress Carla Langley (The Ferryman, West End  and Broadway) as Chrissy’s daughter Heather.

The Dry House follows sisters Chrissy and Claire as they attempt to overcome the devastating impact of alcoholism on their family. In County Down, Ireland, Chrissy promises Claire that after  one final drink she will go to the Dry House to get sober, but Claire doubts she means it this  time. Family and booze combine in this powerful and timely exploration of grief, family,  addiction – and the immense and redemptive power of hope.  

Writer and director Eugene O’Hare said: “I consider it a great privilege so soon after the  lockdowns for a play written only in June 2022 to be given a home in the first Spring season of  the exciting new Marylebone Theatre. In Kathy Kiera Clarke, Mairead McKinley and Carla  Langley we have a powerful cast of actors whose work I greatly admire, a fine group of fast emerging young designers including Irish scenographer Niall McKeever, and a terrific production  and stage management team – most of whom I have worked with as an actor. I thank Ginny  Schiller for casting my play so beautifully and I thank Alexander J Gifford and everyone at the  Marylebone for their willingness to produce this play with such care and enthusiasm.”

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