“My name is Amber and I would like to tell you about my family and what happened to us over the last two years. I am 13 years old and live with my Mam and Dad and my 5 year old twin brothers Kyle and Dylan
I really like dancing and drama. I am good at both. But I will tell you what I am really good at, that is listening into adult conversations…..”
Uncut Diamonds presents the story of a young girl struggling to come to terms with the stark reality of homelessness that has beset her and her family.
What’s going to happen to her dog Rex?
Can Amber, a bouncing young girl full of dance and laughter, find hope and kindness in a situation that is quickly growing unbearable and poisonous?
Ten thousand people homeless in Ireland and growing. These are not just statistics, every one of them has a unique story to tell.
Amber’s Story is just one.
Presented by Uncut Diamonds, community drama group based in Dublin’s North Inner City
Director: – Owen O’Gorman
Assistant Director: – Phil Duffy
Supported by Dublin City Council Social Inclusion Grant.
The New Theatre supports New Writing with the assistance of Dublin UNESCO City of Literature & The Arts Council Ireland.
Cast and Creatives
Owen O’Gorman
Director
Phil Duffy
Assistant Director
Amber Arkins
Cast
Fionnuala Halpin
Cast
Gary Nolan
Cast
Patricia McCarthy
Cast
Joe Fitzpatrick
Cast
Brian McCormack
Cast
Owen O’Gorman
Cast
Mick Rafferty
Cast
Phil Duffy
Cast
Dearbhla McGroder
Cast
Marie Feighery
Cast
Stephanie Garland
Cast
Mick Rafferty
Script Co-ordinator
Patricia McCarthy
Script Co-ordinator
Caroline Brennan
Director of Photography / Film Editor:
Christian Byrne
Cast (Film Segment)
Caroline Brennan
Cast (Film Segment)
James Dignam
Cast (Film Segment)
Phil Duffy
Cast (Film Segment)
Laura Rafferty
Cast (Film Segment)
Penny Rafferty
Cast (Film Segment )
Sam Rafferty
Cast (Film Segment )
Sophia Rafferty
