Industrial Yarns 2012

Stories from within the walls…

Industrial Yarns is a play based on and inspired by the true writings and stories of older people, interwoven by Shadowbox’s particular theatre style. Set against the backdrop of 1963 in Industrial Ireland, the year Kennedy visited Ireland and the year he died. Its focus is on working life, most especially those who formed the fabric and backbone of economic life in small towns around Ireland at that time.

During the play the actors switch between playing adults and children and take us on a journey of memories and discovery. Told lovingly, hauntingly and sometimes tragically through their characters' eyes, this fast paced and moving play will delight audiences.