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Abbey Theatre Presents World Premieres From Two of Ireland's Leading Playwrights Deirdre Kinahan and Mark O'Rowe

The Abbey Theatre has announced the world premieres of two new plays, from Irish playwrights Deirdre Kinahan and Mark O'Rowe. Appearing on the stages of Ireland's national theatre in Spring 2023, An Old Song, Half Forgotten by Deirdre Kinahan and Mark O'Rowe's adaptation of the Henrik Ibsen classic Ghosts, will both open in April. 

LUCK JUST KISSED YOU HELLO Announced At The Abbey Theatre

A story that peels back many different layers and aspects of masculinity, this play, written by Amy Conroy, offers a deep recognition of how our childhood experiences shape and form us.  The world premiere took place at the Galway International Arts Festival in 2015, seven short years ago.  In 2022, it is now being performed in a changed world, bringing broader understanding to one man's trans experience.

Sting Joins THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

The Homebound Project has announced that it will return on January 27–31 with its sixth edition. Music icon Sting and actors Paul Sparks and Eden Malyn join the previously announced team of actors, playwrights, and directors.

THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT Postpones Sixth Edition

At this time of national trauma and unrest, The Homebound Project has decided to temporarily postpone the Sixth Edition of its online theater initiative, which was scheduled to stream online January 13–17, 2021.

Cristin Milioti, Dylan Baker, Christopher Abbott and More Set for Sixth Edition of THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

Following its debut on May 6, 2020, The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for a surprise sixth edition airing January 13–17, 2021. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, along with their all-volunteer team, have also announced that this online theater initiative brought together 137 artists, and premiered 56 new theater works.

Janelle Monáe Joins THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT For Final Edition Airing August 5-9

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, performer, producer, and actor Janelle Monáe has joined the final edition of The Homebound Project as a special guest.

Laurie Metcalf, Kelli O'Hara, Amanda Seyfried and More Set for Fifth and Final Edition of THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for its fifth and final edition of new online theater benefiting hungry children affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, along with their all-volunteer team, have also announced that over $100,000 has been raised to date for No Kid Hungry.

BWW Interview: Seán McGinley Talks Irish Rep's World Premiere Digital Play THE GIFTS YOU GAVE TO THE DARK

Irish Repertory Theatre is currently presenting the world premiere of Darren Murphy's short play The Gifts You Gave to the Dark, written specifically for digital media in reaction to the COVID-19 health crisis.

THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT Announces Lineup For Second Edition - Mary-Louise Parker, Zachary Quinto, Uzo Aduba, and More!

The Homebound Project has announced the line-up for their second edition of new online theater benefiting children affected by the coronavirus pandemic. To date, the project has raised $40,000 for No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger.

Santa Ana Sites Presents TWO PINTS From Abbey Theatre

Santa Ana Sites, a program of Community Engagement, to stimulate positive social interaction in diverse communities through the performing arts, is pleased to present Sites #23. All the way from Dublin, Abbey Theatre's Two Pints brings wit and charm to a night out drinking, Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5 at The Red Room at Chapter One. 

Abbey Theatre's TWO PINTS To Transform The Pub At Chicago Shakespeare

On the heels of an acclaimed tour to dozens of local pubs dotting the Irish countryside, Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomes Abbey Theatre's Two Pints to The Pub at Chicago Shakespeare for a limited Chicago engagement, March 6-31, 2019. Written by Booker-Prize-winning novelist Roddy Doyle and directed by Caitriona McLaughlin, the production invites audiences to pull up a stool in the Theater's intimate lobby gathering space for an immersive, site-specific theatrical experience, starring Liam Carney and Philip Judge. Over the course of a few rounds, their characters' banter evolves into a wide-reaching and deeply revealing dialogue on life, loss, and vegetarianism-hailed 'achingly, breathtakingly funny' by The Sunday Independent.

Roddy Doyle's TWO PINTS Returns to Pubs Around the UK

After last year's sell-out tour of pubs across Ireland, the Abbey Theatre's Two Pints by Roddy Doyle is back for another round stopping off at pubs in Ireland and the UK. Directed by Caitriona McLaughlin, Two Pints will head back on the road in August and September. The tour kicks off in The Flowing Tide on Lower Abbey Street in Dublin, before performances in Carlow, Louth, Longford, Derry, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.

Amanda Seyfried and More to Take Part in Colt Coeur & WP Theater's PARITY PLAYS FESTIVAL

Colt Coeur and WP Theater (formerly Women's Project Theater) announce casting for the fourth annual Parity Plays Festival reading series, celebrating the work of female and trans playwrights and directors.

LUCK JUST KISSED YOU HELLO Rounds Out Tour with Stops in Belfast, Donegal, Limerick & Dun Laoghaire

Don't miss the last few performances of Amy Conroy's fiercely funny, and intensely moving, play Luck Just Kissed You Hello as it visits Belfast, Donegal, Limerick and Dún Laoghaire, over the next ten days. The play set off on tour at the beginning of this month, and has played to full theatres and standing ovations; you won't want to miss this intensely moving play.

LUCK JUST KISSED YOU HELLO to Play the Everyman Theatre in Cork

HotForTheatre, in association with the Galway International Arts Festival, are delighted to bring Amy Conroy's fiercely funny and intensely moving play Luck Just Kissed You Hello to the Everyman, 8pm, Today 4th - Saturday 5th November 2016. 

LUCK JUST KISSED YOU HELLO to Play the Everyman Theatre in Cork

HotForTheatre, in association with the Galway International Arts Festival, are delighted to bring Amy Conroy's fiercely funny and intensely moving play Luck Just Kissed You Hello to the Everyman, 8pm, Friday 4th - Saturday 5th November 2016. 

HotForTheatre and Galway International Arts Festival Present LUCK JUST KISSED YOU HELLO

HotForTheatre, in association with the Galway International Arts Festival, are delighted to bring Amy Conroy's fiercely funny and intensely moving play Luck Just Kissed You Hello to the Everyman theatre. Having premiered at Galway International Arts Festival 2015, and received rave reviews, this wonderful play returns for a national tour this November.

HotForTheatre and Galway International Arts Festival Announce Tour of 'LUCK JUST KISSED YOU HELLO

HotForTheatre and Galway International Arts Festival today announced the 2016 national tour of Luck Just Kissed You Hello, by Amy Conroy. This production will be presented by HotForTheatre and Galway International Arts Festival, directed by Caitriona McLaughlin and will star Amy Conroy, Mark Fitzgerald and Will O'Connell.

BWW Reviews: Transgender Lives Brought to Fore in LUCK JUST KISSED YOU HELLO

It's about time transgender characters arrived in the Irish theatre. Amy Conroy's new play is a fascinating look at the construction and deconstruction of masculinities.

Amy Ryan, Michael Urie, Harriet Harris & More Set for PLAYING ON AIR at BRIC House

Playing on Air, a public radio show featuring recordings of select contemporary short American plays, returns to BRIC House for a new season of performances. Nine short plays by notable American playwrights (three per evening) will be recorded live at BRIC House, 647 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn on October 20, 27 and December 1 at 7:30pm.

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