A veteran astronaut in space and a lonely amateur radio operator in Donegal find each other by chance in the most unusual way, in this lyrical and searching play that explores our need for human connection against all the odds.

Static is a world premiere production written by Jimmy McAleavey and directed by John King, a former Abbey Theatre Resident Director.

Although initially inspired by a real-life event during the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s (see more below), this exploration of isolation, communication, and the double-edged role of technology feels more relevant today than ever.

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