Tag Archive | The Abbey Theatre
Everyman Theatre: Theatre Making & Citizenship
New Beginnings at The Everyman Theatre Making & Citizenship, Cork Programme Spring 2021 sees The Everyman working with YMCA, Cork, in collaboration with Graffiti Theatre Company, and with the support of The Abbey, on a youth-led programme ‘Theatre-Making and Citizenship, Cork’, where young people will be introduced to theatre and performance through conversation, engagement, and […]
BeLonG To: “A space to be unapologetically me”
“BeLonG To gave me a space to be unapologetically me”. These are the words of 17-year-old Lara Fitzsimons, who attends The Ladybirds – BeLonG To’s youth group for LBT gals, and their non-binary pals. Last night, Lara performed as part of Dear Ireland III, an Abbey Theatre Production.
The Abbey Theatre: The Country Girls – Until April 6th! (Trailer below)
Frances Winston reviews this play at the Abbey Theatre, based on a once-banned book by Edna O’Brien The Country Girls at The Abbey Theatre, Abbey St, Dublin 1 When Edna O’Brien published The Country Girls in 1960, it caused uproar, thanks to its depiction of Irish women, who wanted more than the marriage and motherhood […]
Theatre Review: Asking For It – The Abbey Theatre Until 24 November
Frances Winston reviews this very traumatic and very timely play, Asking For It The Abbey Theatre, 26/27 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1 9 – 24 November on the Abbey Stage, Age Guidance: 16+ It’s hard to believe that Louise O’Neill’s book of the same name, which is the source material for this play, came out before […]
Casting Announced For New Musical ‘Come From Away’ At The Abbey Theatre
Casting has been announced for COME FROM AWAY, the Tony Award-winning musical, which will land in Dublin for its long-awaited European premiere at the Abbey Theatre, from 6 December 2018 to 19 January 2019. It will then transfer to London’s West End next year for performances at the Phoenix Theatre from 30 January 2019. This […]
Theatre Review: Jimmy’s Hall – The Abbey Theatre, Dublin
Frances Winston reviews Jimmy’s Hall, running at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, until September 8th Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Sat Matinees 2pm Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes including 20 minute interval Tickets: €13-€45 / conc. €13-€30 I had never heard the story of Jimmy Gralton – the only Irish man ever to be […]
Theatre Review: The Unmanageable Sisters – The Abbey Theatre Until 7th April
Review by Frances Winston The Unmanageable Sisters at The Abbey Theatre, Dublin If you’ve seen the posters for this play, you’ll know that while it might not quite have a cast of thousands, it does boast a rather large and impressive ensemble, the size of which you would usually only see in a West End Musical. […]
Sneak Peek at Dublin Fringe Festival 2017 September 9 – 24 (and Volunteers Wanted)
Dublin Fringe Festival 2017 announces its first batch of hotly-tipped shows from this year’s heart-stopping new programme. This year’s festival will rise to a new magnificence this September, hosting a rip-roaring sixteen days and nights of thrilling, provocative events, that will consume and inspire the city.
Tiger Dublin Fringe Review: Lords of Strut present Chaos
Frances Winston continues our coverage of this year’s Tiger Dublin Fringe with a look at this hilarious dance comedy, Chaos The Peacock Stage @ The Abbey Theatre, 26-27 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1 Runs 9-13 September nightly at 7pm; Saturday 13 September matinee, 3pm Tickets: €14/12 Two semi-naked men throw shapes and flirt – no […]
