Cast and director, from left: Niall O Cuinn, Mary Slattery, Ronan Egan, Pat O'Donnell, Fiona Hoban (writer and director), Tina Burns, Brid Quinn, Anne Marie Farrell and Alice McNally.

STILL On The Road to De-Mask-Us on stage in Mayo this week

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FOLLOWING on from last year’s sold-out performances of On The Road to De-Mask-Us, Mayo playwright Fiona Hoban is back with the sequel - STILL On The Road to De-Mask-Us.

This time out we re-join the residents of Ballinabuck in November 2021, where a second year of Covid is taking its toll. The vaccine and booster programmes have allowed some freedoms, however plenty of challenges remain.

Emily struggles with the demands of her long-distance relationship with Jessica, while Mary Lou’s romance with Liam is rapidly losing its shine.

Mick and Kathleen have their house back to themselves again, but this doesn’t stop Kathleen sticking her oar in especially when it comes to her darling 'sun' Liam.

Susan, Emily’s mother, continues to turn up unannounced. Could the unlikely seeds of a Covid romance be planted between Susan and bachelor JP?

As 2021 comes to a close, a few home truths are revealed, and hard questions need answering.

Whilst Covid is going nowhere in 2022 the residents of Ballinabuck are otherwise occupied as they lend their support to a fundraising event for the people of Ukraine. Could this reveal a deeper truth that often lies beneath the many masks worn?

This contemporary drama delivers humour and wit, tempered with poignancy and insight. Be prepared for another action-packed, roller coaster ride from start to finish.

STILL On the Road to Demask Us will be on stage for two nights at Westport Town Hall Theatre, on Thursday and Friday, November 9 and 10, and in Ballina Arts Centre on Sunday, November 12, at 8 p.m.

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