Written and Performed by Anthony Kinahan

When a father’s world falls apart, he must battle
through obstacles to ensure a future for him and his son.
Love; Laughter; Loss & Families left behind:
UNGUARDED is a touching, & often comedic, new drama
– developed by Louth actor/theatre-maker Anthony Kinahan – that uses
imaginative physicality, vocal versatility and song, to highlight the vulnerable position many LGBTQ+ & non-LGBTQ+ families
find themselves in due to the lack of regulation of Surrogacy in Ireland.

Directed by Anna Simpson (Quintessence Theatre) and developed under the Droichead Arts Centre Artist in Association in 2021 (with the support of the Arts Council of Ireland), this production is in association with Droichead and An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk.

Running time 75mins.

Age guidance 14 years+, use of strong language.

CREATIVES
Producer/Writer/Performer – Anthony Kinahan
Director/Sound Design – Anna Simpson
Lighting Design – Colin Doran
Videographer – Steven Larkin

Special Thanks to Maeve Delargy (OUTLaw / Lesbian Lawyers Network) and Ranae von Meding (Equality for Children) for their consultation on this new writing.