Letterkenny's An Grianán Theatre embarks on its most ambitious production to date with a full professional production of Brian Friel's The Enemy Within. Starring Donegal native Seán McGinley in the lead role of Columba/Colmcille, the production will be one the key events in the Colmcille 1500, which celebrates the life and legacy of Colmcille 1500 years from his birth.
The internationally renowned Galway International Arts Festival, Ireland, took the difficult decision, due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19, to move for this year from its usual July dates to September 2021.
The Abbey Theatre, today, announced it will reopen its doors and welcome audiences back to the building for the world premiere of Una McKevitt's One Good Turn. Ireland's national theatre had previously announced that the play will stream live from the Abbey stage on 25th and 26th of June and be available, on-demand, until 10th July.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company announced today it will present a new star-studded Gala on its original April 24 performance date in support of its Education Program and in memory of a Memphis original: John Paul (Jack) Jones, who died in November at the age of 100.
This December, the Abbey Theatre will present Abbey Calling - a new initiative, bringing brilliant pieces of literature directly into the homes of those feeling isolated. A partnership with mental health charity, Aware, Abbey Calling sees 50 of Ireland's leading actors make up to 2,000 phone calls.
In April, Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, Directors of the Abbey Theatre, created Dear Ireland - a moment for the country to reflect on itself in a time of crisis.
Dr. Frances Ruane, Chair of the Board of the Abbey Theatre, announced today that Máire O'Higgins, Breda O'Keeffe, Michael Owens and Michael West have been appointed to the board. The new appointments were confirmed at a meeting of the Abbey Theatre's Board of Directors on Monday, 9 March 2020.
a?oeAnother ticket! Another ticket! My kingdom for another ticket!a?? one may be moved to exclaim as they depart Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. The sleek and sexy production of DRUIDSHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III, despite being roughly 386 years old and drawing on Tudor propaganda, feels remarkably fresh.
Jimmy's Hall is based on the true story of a tin barn built on a farm in Leitrim by Jimmy Gralton in the 1920s. His vision of a haven for the local community to congregate for music, dance and lively discourse is perceived as a menace by the local establishment, including the Catholic Church, then at the height of their influence in Ireland. The church soon wield their political influence to banish the 'revolutionary' Gralton from Ireland.
At a meeting of the Abbey Theatre's Board of Directors on 5 June 2018, actor Bosco Hogan was appointed to the Board of the Abbey Theatre for a term of three years. Bosco was appointed to the Board on a recommendation from the Selection Committee [Dr. Frances Ruane (Chair of the Abbey Theatre), Sheila Pratschke (Chair of the Arts Council) and Prof. Chris Morash (Vice-Provost of Trinity College Dublin)] and he will take up his appointment later this month.
Druid today announced full details of one of the company's most ambitious ever undertakings, DruidShakespeare, a challenging but fitting project to mark the company's fortieth anniversary year.
Druid today announced full details of one of the company's most ambitious ever undertakings, DruidShakespeare, a challenging but fitting project to mark the company's fortieth anniversary year.
As part of its Southern Exposure Series, which features new and classic literature by Southern writers with Southern inspiration, Tennessee Shakespeare Company this summer introduces two very special Literary Salons hosted by Memphis' newest Irish restaurant and by one of the city's great patrons of the arts.
At the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, Dublin's award-winning Gate Theatre presents a sleek and stylish rendering of Daphne DuMaurier's MY COUSIN RACHEL. Currently playing at the historic Dock Street Theatre, the suspenseful melodrama centers on a young man, Philip Ashley, who suspects his guardian's widow of involvement in her late husband's death. As Philip struggles to learn the truth, he finds himself falling under the spell of Rachel, his beautiful suspect.
As part of its Southern Exposure Series, which features new and classic literature by Southern writers with Southern inspiration, Tennessee Shakespeare Company this summer introduces two very special Literary Salons hosted by Memphis' newest Irish restaurant and by one of the city's great patrons of the arts.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP written and directed by Tom Murphy opened in Dublin in 2008 and following this hugely successful run b*spoke theatre company are delighted to announce that THE SANCTUARY LAMP (this time starring Kate Brennan, Declan Conlon, Bosco Hogan, Robert O'Mahoney) will tour to 3 venues in 2010.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP written and directed by Tom Murphy opened in Dublin in 2008 and following this hugely successful run b*spoke theatre company are delighted to announce that THE SANCTUARY LAMP (this time starring Kate Brennan, Declan Conlon, Bosco Hogan, Robert O'Mahoney) will tour to 3 venues in 2010.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP written and directed by Tom Murphy opened in Dublin in 2008 and following this hugely successful run b*spoke theatre company are delighted to announce that THE SANCTUARY LAMP (this time starring Kate Brennan, Declan Conlon, Bosco Hogan, Robert O'Mahoney) will tour to 3 venues in 2010.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP written and directed by Tom Murphy opened in Dublin in 2008 and following this hugely successful run b*spoke theatre company are delighted to announce that THE SANCTUARY LAMP (this time starring Kate Brennan, Declan Conlon, Bosco Hogan, Robert O'Mahoney) will move to its second venues on April 12th.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP written and directed by Tom Murphy opened in Dublin in 2008 and following this hugely successful run b*spoke theatre company are delighted to announce that THE SANCTUARY LAMP (this time starring Kate Brennan, Declan Conlon, Bosco Hogan, Robert O'Mahoney) will tour to 3 venues in 2010.
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