Fiach Mac Conghail

The Abbey Theatre's THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS Heads to NJ This October

Sean O'Casey's masterpiece about Ireland's 1916 Easter Uprising, THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS, will make its New Jersey debut at Peak Performances, October 20th through October 23rd, directed by Sean Holmes.

The Abbey Theatre's THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS Heads to NJ This October

Sean O'Casey's masterpiece about Ireland's 1916 Easter Uprising, THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS, will make its New Jersey debut at Peak Performances, October 20th through October 23rd, directed by Sean Holmes.

Photo Coverage: Irish Repertory Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of QUIETLY

Irish Repertory Theatre, in association with The Public Theater, presents the US premiere of theAbbey Theatre's production of QUIETLY. Written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, previews began July 20, at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) with opening night  last night, July 28, 2016. QUIETLY plays a limited engagement through September 11, 2016.

Irish Rep & The Public to Bring Abbey Theatre's QUIETLY to New York

Irish Repertory Theatre, in association with The Public Theater will present the US premiere of the Abbey Theatre's production of QUIETLY. Written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, previews begin July 20, 2016, at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) with opening night set for TBD. QUIETLY plays a limited engagement through September 11, 2016.  Tickets are on sale now through Irish Rep's box office at 212-727-2737 or online at www.irishrep.org.

Tony-Winning Playwright, Brian Friel, Dies at Age 86

Brian Friel, Tony Award winning Playwright, has passed away at age 86 according to the Irish Times. Friel is known for his work in the plays Dancing At Lughnasa and Philadelphia, Here I Come! 

Abbey Theatre to Stage Wayne Jordan's New Version of OEDIPUS

This autumn the Abbey Theatre proudly presents Wayne Jordan's new version of Oedipus by Sophocles.  Wayne, in his new Yeats inspired version of this Greek classic, invites us to confront the vital questions of who we are and how we live together.  Oedipus opens on the Abbey stage on Wednesday 30 September 2015 as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.

The Abbey Theatre to Stage World Premiere of SHIBBOLETH

The Abbey Theatre is delighted to present the world premiere of Shibboleth by Stacey Gregg on Wednesday 7 October on the Peacock stage, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.  It is directed by Hamish Pirie from London's Royal Court.

BWW Features: Meet the New Abbey Theatre Directors

Neil Murray and Graham McLaren believe in the concept of a National Theatre that 'reaches all of the country'.

BWW Features: The Art of Winning a Referendum

A month on from Ireland's historic passing of same-sex marriage, what role did the arts play in the lead-up to the referendum.

Abbey Theatre Perform B for Baby at Roscommon Arts Centre

The Abbey Theatre, Ireland's national theatre, is delighted to announce the nationwide tour of Carmel Winters' much applauded production of B FOR BABY, from August to November of this year.

Roscommon Arts Centre Hosts A celebration of Count John McCormack Sept 17

'McCormack and Kreisler - an Homage' will be performed by Scottish tenor Nicky Spence together with Irish violinist Elizabeth Cooney and pianist Michael Joyce in Roscommon Arts Centre at 8.00pm on Saturday 17 September.

Abbey Theatre Presents, PYGMALION, TRANSLATIONS, et al. in 2011

The Abbey Theatre's 2011 programme for the Abbey and Peacock stages announces rousing new work alongside Irish masterpieces. Productions by some of the giants of Irish theatre including Brian Friel and George Bernard Shaw will be showcased together with new voices in Irish theatre like Nancy Harris and Stacey Gregg. The Abbey Theatre continues its ambition to engage and collaborate with the finest theatre artists in Ireland as well as internationally.

The Abbey Theatre Announces Their 2010 Season

The Abbey Theatre announces a second world premiere, one of Shakespeare's most thrilling plays and a great Irish work from the repertoire as part of its 2010 season.

'Kicking A Dead Horse' Closes At The Public 8/10

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.

The Public Announces 'Kicking A Dead Horse' Extension

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.