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Making History by Brian Friel at The Everyman
Dates: 4/11/2025 - 4/26/2025
📍 Theatre: The Everyman
The Everyman
15 MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork
Cork,
Phone: +353 (0)21 450 1673
Tickets: Ticket €20–€39 | Student €11
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“History has to be made – before it’s remade”
A secret marriage. An international alliance. A holy war.
Ireland, 1591…
Gaelic Ireland is on the brink of extinction under English occupation. Hugh O’Neill and Mabel Bagenal have married in secret. Irish clans have joined forces with the Spanish, and the Battle of Kinsale is about to change the course of Irish history…
First performed by Field Day in 1988, the play follows Gaelic leader Hugh O’Neill in the events before and after the Battle of Kinsale and examines who gets to decide how history is recorded, told and retold. This major revival of Brian Friel’s masterpiece about resistance, revolution and the remaking of heroes is directed by The Everyman’s new Artistic Director Des Kennedy.
For the first time ever, the role of O’Neill will be played by 2 actors, who will play Hugh at different points in his life – Aaron McCusker and Cork acting legend DenisConway. They will be joined by Liadán Dunlea, Martha Dunlea, Peter Gowen, Aron Hegarty, Chris McHallem, Stephen O’Leary and Ray Scannell.
News About Making History by Brian Friel at The Everyman
The Everyman Produces Brian Friel’s MAKING HISTORY
April 07, 2025 The Everyman Cork will produce Making History by Brian Friel, opening on April 14th with previews on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Monday 14th. Brian Friel wrote Making History to explore the life and legacy of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, during a pivotal period in Irish history.
Brian Friel's MAKING HISTORY Comes to The Everyman in April
March 19, 2025 The Everyman, Cork, led by Artistic Director Des Kennedy, will produce Making History by Brian Friel in April. This major revival marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the legendary playwright.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at The Everyman?
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Stories from the Sea (09/26/26-09/26/26)
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David Nihill: Taking Tangents (10/03/26-10/03/26)
Natural Women (10/08/26-10/08/26)
Disco Pigs (10/31/26-11/14/26)
Where is The Everyman located?
The Everyman is at 15 MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork, Cork.
What shows have played recently at The Everyman?
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Donovan – The Tale of the Gael (07/11/26-07/11/26)
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Double (06/21/26-06/21/26)
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Cú Chulainn (08/13/26-08/13/26)
Donovan – The Tale of the Gael (07/11/26-07/11/26)
Through Irish Eyes (07/01/26-07/04/26)
Double (06/21/26-06/21/26)
Everyman Up Front (06/20/26-06/21/26)
The Comrade (06/20/26-06/20/26)
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