Two Roads West (Derry)

Overview

Rosie, originally from the Donegal but who spent her early teenage years in Derry, returns from London for a short trip. She takes a black taxi ride around Derry and shares memories with Gerry, the taxi driver, from Derry.

Lead creatives

Laurence McKeown – playwright
Paula McFetridge – Artistic Director

Participating or target groups

Cross Community

Protestant

Unionist and Loyalist

Nationalist and Republican

Victims and Survivors

Ex-Combatants

Prisoners & Ex-Prisoners

Funders

Arts Council NI

Key aims and rationale

Explore the differing community histories in Derry city

Key peace-related issues

Cultural Recognition

Conflicted Histories

Linked or legacy projects

A Cold House – play written by Laurence McKeown and Brian Campbell, directed by Pam Brighton, and produced by Dubbeljoint Theatre

The Official Version – play written by Laurence McKeown, directed by Pam Brighton, and produced by Dubbeljoint Theatre

Two Roads West (Belfast) – play written by Laurence McKeown, directed by Paula McFetridge, and produced by Kabosh Theatre

Those You Pass On The Street – play written by Laurence McKeown, directed by Paula McFetridge, and produced by Kabosh Theatre

Green and Blue – play written by Laurence McKeown, directed by Paula McFetridge, and produced by Kabosh Theatre

Life as an Interface – documentary film written and directed by Laurence McKeown

The Aftermath Project – using film, photography, creative writing, and music to engage participants. Created and delivered by Laurence McKeown

From Oriel to Brexit – using creative writing, music, and theatre to engage participants. Created and delivered by Laurence McKeown

In The Shadow of Gullion – multi-media performance written and directed by Laurence McKeown

You Were Never Big On Luxuries – documentary film looking at the use of the arts to deal with the legacy of conflict