Fight2flight Theatre Company Present National Tour Of Pat McCabe's COUNTRY AND IRISH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023
Fight 2Flight Theatre presents Patrick McCabe's play Country and Irish, a hilarious but savage portrait of a man at the end of his rope, starring Peter Gowen. It is a wild joyride that pays homage to film noir, Samuel Beckett and even the Teletubbies - a startling, provocative fever dream. Featuring a soundtrack of terrific music worthy of the title, Country and Irish is like nothing else you'll see this year.
Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2023
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
Roderick Fords Innovative Dystopian DAUGHTER OF GOD Opens 8 March
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2023
Asylum Productions in association with Cork Opera House , UCC Department of Theatre/Granary Theatre and Once Off Productions present Daughter of God by Roderick Ford at Granary Theatre, Dept. of Theatre, University College Cork, running 8 - 11 March, 2023.
THE CHRONICLES OF OGGLE Comes To Dublin Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2021
The Chronicles of Oggle is a hilarious and heart-breaking story of small towns and even smaller minds written by one of Ireland's most prolific actors Peter Gowen (Love Hate / Charlie / The Butcher Boy).
Abbey Theatre's DEAR IRELAND Premieres Live Online
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2020
Over four nights (28 April - 1 May), audiences throughout Ireland and across the globe can watch the world premiere of Dear Ireland a?" a historic digital theatre project that brings together 50 brand new monologues, commissioned by the Abbey Theatre as a rapid response to the COVID-19 crisis. Each piece of work was written and created in self isolation by 100 participating artists.
Abbey Theatre Announces 100 Artists For DEAR IRELAND
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2020
The Abbey Theatre has commissioned writers from Ireland, with unique additional contributions from the USA, China and Italy, to each write a monologue, to be performed by 50 actors, and then streamed on the Abbey's digital platforms. Today, 15 April 2020, Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, Directors of the Abbey Theatre, announce the lineup of artists taking part in the theatre's historic project, Dear Ireland.
Corcadorca Return with a New Production of Enda Walsh's THE SMALL THINGS
by Rebecca Russo - Mar 28, 2019
The Award Winning Corcadorca Theatre Company are delighted to return to Cork Midsummer Festival with a new production of Enda Walsh's, “The Small Things”, to be performed at the Old Waterworks, Lee Road, starring Peter Gowen and Pauline McLynn. Opening on June 17th and continuing until June 29th, with previews on June 14th and 15th, it will be directed by Corcadorca's Artistic Director, Pat Kiernan, music and sound design will be by his long-time collaborator, Mel Mercier, and set and lighting by Paul Keogan.
Decadent Theatre Company Brings THE PILLOWMAN to the Everyman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016
Decadent Theatre Company, in association with the Arts Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, bring their successful second national tour of Martin McDonagh's award winning, The Pillowman, to the Everyman stage, from Monday 7th – Friday 11th November.
Decadent Theatre Company to Present THE PILLOWMAN
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 15, 2016
Having written eight plays –most recently the multi-award-winning play Hangmen staged in 2015 – and with a solid film career including box office hits In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths, Martin McDonagh will soon see his third feature in cinemas, starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Decadent Theatre Company to Present THE PILLOWMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2016
Having written eight plays –most recently the multi-award-winning play Hangmen staged in 2015 – and with a solid film career including box office hits In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths, Martin McDonagh will soon see his third feature in cinemas, starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Decadent announce National Tour of THE PILLOWMAN
by Liz Cearns - Sep 9, 2016
Decadent Theatre Company, in association with the Arts Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, are delighted to announce a six-week tour of Martin McDonagh's award-winning, The Pillowman. Following standing ovations in theatres across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2015, this production marks the second national tour of this dark but brilliant tragicomedy.
Abbey Theatre to Stage Wayne Jordan's New Version of OEDIPUS
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2015
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.
Sheffield Theatres Announces New 2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2011
As Sheffield Theatres prepares to stage its David Hare Season, Artistic Director, Daniel Evans, announces the final plays of his second season.
Abbey Theatre Presents, PYGMALION, TRANSLATIONS, et al. in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2010
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.