Brian Friel News

Review: FOR THE LACK OF LAURA, Shaw Theatre

by Gary Naylor — July 25, 2025

Fine singing and pleasant songs, but the book needs work and the staging kills the energy

Stephen Rea Will Bring KRAPP'S LAST TAPE to New York

by Stephi Wild — June 26, 2025

Legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea takes on Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape in a revelatory new production directed by Vicky Featherstone.

Cast Set for THE BEACON at The Everyman

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 5, 2025

The Everyman has revealed the cast for their next major production, the West Cork thriller The Beacon by Bafta- nominated Irish writer Nancy Harris.

Interview: Suzanne King of DANCING AT LUGHNASA at Theatre Suburbia

by Brett Cullum — April 21, 2025

I'll tell you why I decided to do it; then I'll tell you about the toughness, but I read this about 1999, and just loved it.

The Everyman Produces Brian Friel’s MAKING HISTORY

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 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.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN and More Set For Royal Exchange 2025-26 Season

by Stephi Wild — April 3, 2025

The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced it's upcoming season including Singin' In the Rain, directed by Raz Shaw.

Photos: DANCING AT LUGHNASA at Asolo Repertory Theatre

by Emmy Rice — March 22, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre, the eminent theatre on Florida’s Cultural Coast, released photos for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa.

Brian Friel's MAKING HISTORY Comes to The Everyman in April

by Stephi Wild — March 19, 2025

The Everyman, Cork, led by Artistic Director Des Kennedy, will produce Making History by Brian Friel in April.

Writers Theatre Presents Irish Drama TRANSLATIONS, Directed By Artistic Director Braden Abraham

by A.A. Cristi — March 11, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with Brian Friel’s touching Irish drama Translations directed by Braden Abraham.

DANCING AT LUGHNASA, CONSUMED, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2025/26 Season

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2025

Sheffield Theatres has announced Elizabeth Newman’s inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2025 to summer 2026 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse.

First EVERYMAN MADE Season Lineup Revealed

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2025

Des Kennedy, Artistic Director of The Everyman in Cork, launched his inaugural season today with EVERYMAN MADE: world-class theatre, made by The Everyman, for Cork and beyond.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Cast of DANCING AT LUGHNASA

by A.A. Cristi — February 24, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.

TRANSLATIONS by Brian Friel to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Spring

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 7, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with Brian Friel’s touching Irish drama Translations directed by Braden Abraham.

Review: HEAVEN, Southwark Playhouse Borough

by Aliya Al-Hassan — February 10, 2025

How would life have turned out if you had stayed with your first love? Where would you be if you had gone against social convention? Eugene O'Brien's deftly crafted play, HEAVEN, asks us these questions and many more in this captivating and bittersweet two-hander.