TABLE READ

Irish Theatre Institute is delighted to close out the 2026 season of Table Read with a gripping script-in-hand reading of Consent by Nina Raine, directed by Eoghan Carrick.

Consent is a powerful, painful, funny play, that sifts the evidence from every side and puts justice itself in the dock. Confronting uncomfortable truths about how we navigate desire and the fragility of human relationships, the play follows the lawyers working on either side of a contentious rape trial, navigating the messy and cruel waters of the criminal justice system. But as the workings of the law seep into their relationships, everyone involved becomes entangled in the quest for revenge.

The reading will feature an outstanding ensemble of Irish actors, bringing together some of the country’s most compelling and accomplished stage talent. The full cast will be announced soon.

Join us for an evening of fearless writing and shared discovery.

About the Director: Eoghan Carrick

Eoghan Carrick is an artist based in Dublin, Ireland. Recent directing credits include: Crisis Actor (Eoghan Carrick+Lauren Jones, Dublin Fringe Festival, 2026), Delirium Archive (Rough Magic, Project Arts Centre, 2026), Konstantin (Eoghan Carrick+Lauren Jones, Dublin Theatre Festival, 2025), Theatre for One (Landmark Productions/Cork Midsummer Festival, 2019-25), The Misanthrope (The Lir, 2025), Guest Host Stranger Ghost (Once Off Productions/Dublin Theatre Festival, 2024), Haus of Fash Hun (FemmeBizarre/Dublin Fringe Festival, 2023), Songs from the Soil (The Ark Theatre, 2023), Good. Orderly. Direction. (Bitter Like a Lemon/Dublin/Theatre Festival, 2022), Rescue Annie (Once Off Productions/Dublin Fringe Festival, 2021), Bodies of Water (Corn Exchange/Dublin Fringe Festival, 2019), Midsummer (EK Productions/Project Arts Centre, 2019), INFINITY (Mermaid Arts Centre/Dublin Fringe Festival, 2018), Nora (Corn Exchange/Dublin Theatre Festival, 2017).

Consent premiered at the National Theatre London from in April 2017, transferring to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End in May 2018.

What is Table Read? 

Table Read is an actor-focused initiative by Irish Theatre Institute that champions creative risk-taking, discovery, and conversation. It centres the actor’s voice and brings artists and audiences together to explore powerful contemporary work in a shared, collaborative space. Come along, be part of the room, and help shape the conversation. Curated by Shane O’Reilly, Table Read is developed and managed by the Irish Theatre Institute.