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Date of Death: December 22, 1989

Birth Place: Foxrock, County Dublin, IRELAND

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Cast Set For The Turbine Theatre's COMING CLEAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

Coming Clean questions the nature of fidelity and the limits of love. The full cast of Kevin Elyot's landmark drama is now announced, with Yannick Budd playing Tony and is partner Greg played by Alexander Hulme.

Lortel Theatre Announces Recipients of 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024

Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes the recipients of its 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, celebrating the city's young and talented playwrights.

WAITING FOR GODOT With Rainn Wilson, and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2024/2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

 Geffen Playhouse has announced six productions that will make up the 2024/2025 season lineup, marking the inaugural season from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.

Compagnie Maguy Marin Brings MAY B to Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Compagnie Maguy Marin will present May B by acclaimed French choreographer Maguy Marin, inspired by the works of Samuel Beckett, at Sadler's Wells on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 May.

DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a  roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Immersive ONCE Comes to Lachat Town Farm in Weston This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

Opening this upcoming St. Patrick's Day weekend, the team behind the recent productions of “Adventures in Oz” and “Village of the Damned” at Lachat will utilize the farm's natural beauty to create the fields, streets, and music halls of Ireland that once inspired the likes of Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and Van Morrison.

DANCING AT LUGHNASA Comes to Austin in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

A masterwork in theatre storytelling about family, honor, hope, and the undeniable power of the past, Dancing at Lughnasa runs March 15 - 31 at Genesis Creative Collective.

The Turbine Theatre Reveals 2024 Spring/Summer Season; CLOSER TO HEAVEN Revival and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

This spring, The Turbine Theatre will present a season celebrating queer love, with three shows running consecutively from 21 March until 30 June 2024.

Review: ON BECKETT at Guthrie Theatre
by Joe Sarafolean - Feb 24, 2024

What did our critic think of ON BECKETT at Guthrie Theatre?

Video: Watch the Trailer for WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024

Watch the trailer for the West End production of Waiting for Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket!

Tickets On Sale Today For WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for the new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald, starring Lucian Msamati (Estragon) and Ben Whishaw (Vladimir).

Full Cast And Creative Team Set For DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 7 at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

Haven has revealed its cast for Director's Haven 7, which features three emerging directors. See who is starring and learn more bout the program!

Haven Announces DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 7, Featuring Three Emerging Directors In Fully Staged Productions of Short Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024

Haven announces Director's Haven 7, featuring three emerging directors in fully staged productions of short plays.

Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!

A Una Década De Ausencia, Evocan La Prolífica Obra De José Emilio Pacheco
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

A una década de ausencia, evocan la prolífica obra de José Emilio Pacheco. Recuerdan al autor mexicano en su 10º aniversario luctuoso y destacan su contribución a la literatura hispanoamericana.

Works By Iconic Artists & Performers Of The 1970s On View at MOCA Jacksonville
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024

MOCA Jacksonville has announced A Walk on the Wild Side: ‘70s New York in the Norman E. Fisher Collection at MOCA Jacksonville, an exhibition exploring the dynamic culture of New York in the 1970s that spurred a decade of collaboration and innovation between artists working in a variety of genres.

Salvador Novo, Poeta, Ensayista Y Guionista, Renovó La Literatura Mexicana
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

Salvador Novo, poet, essayist, and screenwriter, revolutionized Mexican literature. Learn about his works and contributions to Mexican culture in this article.

The New Group Off Stage to Stream LYPSINKA: TOXIC FEMININITY Directed by Chloë Sevigny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

THE NEW GROUP OFF STAGE presents 'Lypsinka: Toxic Femininity,' a new short film written and performed by John Epperson and directed by Chloë Sevigny.

London's First Taiwan Festival Opens in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

The Coronet Theatre has announced Taiwan Festival, London’s first ever major celebration of contemporary arts and culture from Taiwan.

Gabby Beans, Samuel Henry Levine & More to Star in JONAH at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Jonah by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor.

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