U.S. Premiere of THE ARAN ISLANDS Extends at Irish Rep

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today an extension for the US premiere of THE ARAN ISLANDS, by John Millington Synge (The Playboy of the Western World). Adapted, and directed by Joe O'Byrne (Frank Pig Says Hello).

Adapted, and directed by Joe O'Byrne (Frank Pig Says Hello), THE ARAN ISLANDS began performances on June 15, 2017 at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, officially opened on June 19, and will now run through August 6, 2017. Tickets are on sale now through Irish Rep's box office at 212-727-2737 or online at www.irishrep.org.

THE ARAN ISLANDS is a compelling adaptation by Joe O'Byrne of John Millington Synge's classic work. In 1898, upon the advice of W.B. Yeats, Synge went to live among the islanders to "express a life that has never found expression.' In this grey, sea-battered landscape, full of mist and wild rain, hearth is home and storytellers regale with tales by the fire; here Synge found inspiration for many later works including Playboy of the Western World and Riders to the Sea. Brendan Conroy, one of Ireland's finest actors, captures the spirit of Synge and of this bleakly primitive, mystical land on the West coast of Europe. In the great history of Irish storytelling, THE ARAN ISLANDS is a haunting and transporting experience built around an incredible performance.

The production features set design by Margaret Nolan (Borstal Boy), lighting design by Joe O'Byrne (The Big Fellow), costume design by Marie Tierney (Departed), and original music by Kieran Duddy (Hada to Hada). This production is supported by Culture Ireland.

The performance schedule THE ARAN ISLANDS is as follows: Wednesdays at 3pm and 8pm; Thursdays at 7pm; Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm; and Sundays at 3pm. For more information about Irish Repertory Theatre visit www.irishrep.org.

IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE, co-founded by Producing Director Ciarán O'Reilly and Artistic Director Charlotte Moore, opened its doors in September 1988 with Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars. The Irish Rep is currently the only year-round theatre company in New York City devoted to bringing Irish and Irish American works to the stage. Recognized with the Jujamcyn Theatres Award, a special Drama Desk Award for "Excellence in Presenting Distinguished Irish Drama," an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Achievement, and the Lucille Lortel Award for "Outstanding Body of Work," the Irish Rep has celebrated the very best in Irish theatre for over twenty-five years, from the masters to the new generation of Irish and Irish American writers who are transforming the stage. Nearly 38,000 audience members annually attend productions at our theatre located in the heart of New York's Off Broadway community. Once here, they witness the Irish Rep's engaging perspective on the Irish and their unique contributions to the world of drama.

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