A husband and wife boxed in by the years in new play

In Michael West’s play for the Peacock, an old box prompts an examination of a marriage, says Pádraic Killeen

DRAMATIST Michael West has distinguished himself with his work for The Corn Exchange theatre company since the late 1990s.

The Corn Exchange has delivered — under the direction of West’s wife, Annie Ryan — a series of acclaimed productions, among them Dublin by Lamplight, Everyday, Freefall and Man of Valour. Each of these has been produced via a ‘devised theatre’ methodology different to traditional literary theatre.