A Little Room presents Gúna by Gillian Grattan
Read by Gillian Grattan and Susie Lamb
In this work-in-progress, Gillian delves into themes of sisterhood, memory, and forgiveness, inviting audiences on an immersive journey of significant dresses.
Join us for a reading on May 7th at 6pm as Gillian herself brings her vision to life, accompanied by actor, Susie Lamb. Together, they will breathe authenticity into the characters and narrative, offering a raw and authentic glimpse into the lives of two sisters as they look back on certain events in their lives. The audience is taken back in time, as the sisters look back in time as they unpack their shared history in the attic of their family home.
With the support of an Agility Award, Gillian has been working away on the development of this play under the mentorship of Kathleen Warner Yeates.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a first reading of Gúna as it continues to evolve and take shape.
Susie Lamb
Susie graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in 2000 and has acted in most major theatres in Ireland since then, as well as in film and radio drama. Fluent in Irish, she has worked in Irish language animation voice over since 2000. Recent TV and film credits include Roise agus Frank and Redemption. Recent theatre credits include The Local (Asylum Theatre production/Once off productions) in the Kilkenny Arts festival 2023 and Romeo and Juliet (Mill Theatre, 2023).
She has performed in many of Gillian’s dramas since 2009. Recent work of Gillian’s include Lady Desart (Rehearsed reading and radio drama recording, 2023) and Coolbawn Women (Reading and radio drama recording, 2023).
Since 2006 she trained in dance and has worked as a choreographer and facilitator along side acting, in numerous settings. She worked in KCAT Kilkenny between 2006-2021 and created a one year inclusive dance training course.
Susie writes and creates her own performance work which integrates theatre, dance, Text and singing. Her solo Show Horae was performed in The Complex, Dublin and her upcoming solo show The Waiting will be performed in The Project Theatre this year.
Gillian Grattan
Gillian Grattan is a versatile writer known for her radio drama Mr. Sun, which was made into a short film with Emagine, Waterford. Stage productions including Hooked staged by the Irish Classical Theatre Company in Buffalo, New York and Inis Nua Philadelphia. Gillian’s commitment to fostering creativity extends her school TADA! Theatre and Film School, where children explore storytelling through film and theater. Short film Baby’s Last Ride is currently in post production and was funded by Waterford Arts and filmed in Waterford.
