Passengers

Sight Nor Sound Theatre and producer Alan Meaney bring you a comedy of pretence and playfulness in ‘Passengers’. Two people at very different moments in their lives end up beside each other in the VIP waiting lounge at the airport. They make small talk, share a beer, and unwilling to reveal their true selves, a game of mutual deception ensues. Stephen is a young man running away from his life to backpack in an exotic location. Helen is a former film star, hounded by paparazzi and attempting to seem ‘normal’ for a little while. They both, over the course of many beers in the lounge, divulge their untruths and enjoy each other's company. Stephen claims to be a rock star in a famous band with messy interpersonal relationships. Helen is claiming to be someone she is not too – a regular person who just resembles the film star she truly is. Cue some very real moments of self-discovery before fate and chance combine with two vastly contrasting outcomes 'Passengers’ was was written by Alan McMonagle, directed by Sight Nor Sound Theatre, and produced, recorded and edited by Alan Meaney. The cast were Rose Henderson and John Ruddy. The programme was funded by Coimisiún na Meán, with the Television Licence Fee.