Gold in the Water

A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY THAT CELEBRATES THE FAMILIES WHO MADE US - AND THE FAMILIES WE MAKE Bart''s fabulous life is set adrift when a mysterious goldfish lands on his doorstep. His husband, Harvey, wants to take it in, but Bart says no. Love is on the line, life-long friendships are put to the test and Bart faces a slippery predicament - risk making a change or end up all alone. Gold In The Water is the fabulous, funny and heartfelt new Irish musical from Shane O''Reilly with Paul Curley, composed by Denis Clohessy, directed by Ronan Phelan, and choreographed by Philip Connaughton. This edition was published to coincide with the production''s return to Project Arts Centre in November 2025.

About the author

Shane O’Reilly is a playwright and actor living in Dublin, Ireland. He has created work for both the stage and film. Recent writing includes; Her Father’s Voice, Gold in the Water, swansong, windowpane, The Water Boys, Näher…closer - nearer – sooner, FOLLOW, FARM & CARE (co-created with WillFredd Theatre).

Product details

• Authors: Shane O'Reilly
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.2025
• EAN: 9781350617117
• ISBN: 978-1-350-61711-7
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 196 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Modern Plays
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Classical, opera, operetta, musical; Musicals, DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Playwriting, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Plays, Playscripts, Musical scores, lyrics & libretti, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Musical scores, lyrics and libretti, DRAMA / Contemporary, Plays, playscripts, drama, Modern and contemporary plays / drama