Patrick Redmond

Review: U.S. Premiere of BEFORE Brings Olivier Award-Winners Pat Kinevane and Fishamble Back to the Odyssey Theatre

From the moment you enter the theater, it's obvious something dramatic is about to take place during BEFORE with its black walls and set pieces begging for lights and color to awaken the spirit and envelop the misty atmosphere within its walls. And following the initial blackout, Pat Kinevane explodes with never-ending energy during his 90-minute physical performance piece about love, loss, and parental responsibilities in the face of overwhelming odds.

BWW Feature: SILENT at Solas Nua

Tino, short for Valentino (as in Rudolph), 'once had splendid things', but has lost it all and is now living on the streets of Dublin. Taking inspiration from the historical Valentino, Kinevane brings us into an intimate world of love and loss, of regret and of hope.

BWW Review: ON BLUEBERRY HILL at 59E59 Theaters is a Mesmerizing Two-Hander

59E59 Theaters is now presenting On Blueberry Hill, a two-hander that is mesmerizing its audiences. Written by Sebastian Barry and superbly directed by Jim Culleton, this affecting play stars Niall Buggy and David Ganly.

Niall Buggy and David Ganly star in Sebastian Barry's ON BLUEBERRY HILL

59E59 Theaters is thrilled to present the US premiere of ON BLUEBERRY HILL, written by SebastianBarry and directed by Jim Culleton. Produced by Fishable: The New Play Company as part of Origin's 1st Irish Festival, ON BLUEBERRY HILL begins performances on Tuesday, January 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 3.

BWW Review: COME ON HOME feels the pulse of Ireland at The Abbey Theatre

Come on Home is a quintessentially Irish tale exploring the fragile yet resilient bonds of family against a backdrop of sexual intolerance, rejection and regret. Playwright Philip McMahon's new narrative dredges the murky waters of small-town Irish prejudice and presents it compassionately without bias or judgement.

Olivier Award-Winner Pat Kinevane Returns to Odyssey Theatre with Trilogy of Solo Work

3 Plays by Pat Kinevane - Olivier Award winners Pat Kinevane and Fishamble: The New Play Company return to Odyssey Theatre Ensemble from their home base in Dublin with a limited engagement of the Irish writer/performer's extraordinary trilogy of solo work. The three plays, each of which brings to the surface the people who live under the nose of everyday life, will be performed on a rotating schedule, with Fishamble artistic director Jim Culleton again at the helm.

St. Ann's Warehouse and Irish Arts Center to Present Two New Works by Enda Walsh

St. Ann's Warehouse and Irish Arts Center (IAC) join forces to introduce New York audiences to two new works by the Tony Award-winning Irish playwright-director Enda Walsh.

BWW Review: In UNDERNEATH, Pat Kinevane Will Inspire You to Just Go Out and LIVE Your Life Without Fear

During the West Coast premiere of UNDERNEATH by Olivier Award winner Pat Kinevane, be prepared to be called upon and repeatedly referred to during the show if you challenge the audience's attention by unwrapping candy during his performance, drop something on the floor, or just happen to be seated in the front row. That's because Kinevane wants you to pay attention to the play's theme, that "you can never know what might be around the next corner so go out and LIVE your life," he begs of us. With his otherworldly appearance, completely covered in black clothing and face paint highlighted with gold, there is no way you won't pay attention to his mesmerizing performance on a darkened set highlighted with pieces of gold lame which he often uses to reflect light onto the audience.

Photo Flash: First Look! Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's UNDERNEATH

Sticks and stones didn't break her bones, but words and pointing crushed her. Olivier Award winners Pat Kinevane and Fishamble: The New Play Company return to Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, the company that introduced Los Angeles audiences to the Irish writer/performer's extraordinary Forgotten and Silent, with his third solo work about life lived on the fringes of society. Jim Culleton, artistic director of Dublin's Fishamble and director of both Forgotten and Silent, directs the West Coast premiere of Underneath for a limited run Oct. 14 - Oct. 30. The engagement will also include two performances of Silent, which garnered the 2016 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement following its run at London's Soho Theatre.

BWW Review: THE LAST HOTEL - We Hope You Enjoy Your Stay

Something strange is suppressed under a polite meeting inside a drab hotel. Change and stasis regularly collide in Enda Walsh's drama but transcendence feels possible in Donnacha Dennehy's music

BWW Review: GROUNDED - Worshipping the Sky

Goerge Brant's unsettling play asks questions about the changing state of warfare.

PUSHING DAISIES' Anna Friel Joins NBC's ODYSSEY Pilot

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Pushing Daisies star Anna Friel has signed on for NBC's drama pilot ODYSSEY, from writer/producer Peter Horton. She will be joined by Jake Robinson (The Carrie Diaries) in the cast.

Photo Flash: Fishamble Presents Robert Massey's RANK at the Tricycle

Fishamble's Artistic Director, Jim Culleton, will direct the British premiere of Robert Massey's Rank running at the Tricycle from 3 November until 29 November with press night on 5 November.