Mark O’Rowe’s Reunion to make London premiere at Kiln Theatre

Acclaimed Irish playwright and director Mark O’Rowe will bring his latest work, Reunion, to London this autumn.

Following celebrated, sold-out runs in Galway and Dublin, the Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival production will make its UK premiere at the Kiln Theatre, running from 11 September to 11 October 2025.

The London staging reunites much of the original Irish cast, with Ian-Lloyd Anderson, Venetia Bowe, Stephen Brennan, Leonard Buckley, Simone Collins, Desmond Eastwood, and Catherine Walker all set to reprise their roles. They are joined by Peter Corboy and Kate Gilmore, with additional casting to be announced.

Reunion is both written and directed by O’Rowe, known for his intense, lyrical explorations of human relationships in works such as Howie the Rookie and Our Few and Evil Days.

Speaking about the London transfer, Mark O’Rowe said: “I am absolutely delighted that Reunion will be seen by its first London audiences this September. The Kiln is such a beautiful, intimate space, and I can’t wait to see how the show plays there before we return to the joyful expanse of the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, and hopefully beyond.”

Set on an island off the west coast of Ireland, Reunion follows a family gathering for a celebration. When an unexpected visitor arrives, buried tensions rise to the surface, leading to 24 hours of revelations, confrontations, and emotional upheaval. The production features design by Francis O’Connor (set), Joan O’Clery (costume), Sinéad McKenna (lighting), and Aoife Kavanagh (sound).

O’Rowe’s reputation as one of Ireland’s foremost theatrical voices is well-established. His previous works have garnered international acclaim, with productions staged at venues including the Bush Theatre, the Abbey Theatre, and London’s National Theatre. His screenwriting credits include Intermission, Boy A, and the smash-hit Normal People which starred Paul Mescal & Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Following its London run, Reunion will return to Ireland for performances at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre from 21 October to 2 November 2025. The London premiere is supported by Culture Ireland, as part of its mission to showcase Irish arts internationally.

Tickets for Reunion at the Kiln Theatre are now on sale.

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Main photo: Reunion. Credit - Marcin Lewandowski