Our next play is a must-see because we’ve always enjoyed Aulos Productions’ plays up till now and I see no reason for that to stop! It’s Antigone na h’Éireann, at Paradise in the Vault, at 18:00 on Wednesday 22nd. Here’s the blurb: “Driven by faith to resurrect the IRA, Annie battles to bring her family the honour they deserve. A new Northern Irish adaptation of the myth by multi award-winning writer James Beagon. In the not too distant future, a hard-border Brexit has severed Ireland in two once and for all. Annie and her siblings will not let this stand. An unshakeable shadow lingers over their journey as faith, family and factions collide: the shadow of their father and the memory of the Disappeared. Inspired by Sophocles and other sources. ***** (Families Edinburgh). **** (FringeGuru.com). **** (BroadwayBaby.com).”

A Northern Irish version of the Antigone story in a post-Brexit scenario. Sounds fascinating – and rather disturbing. Check back around 7.15 pm to see just how disturbing it was. By then the next preview blog should be available to read too.

My memory of the Antigone story is a little rusty but I reckon that was a pretty clever re-siting of it to Northern Ireland and a resurrected IRA. Fantastic use of masks to eerie and powerful effect and a terrific ensemble made for a gripping hour’s drama.