Tuesday, September 30, 2014

The Corn Exchange, 'A Girl is a Half-formed Thing': Pieces of a Whole

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Eimear McBride's boldly original novel has become a literary phenomenon. How can The Corn Exchange adapt it for the stage? Sa...
Saturday, September 27, 2014

ANU Productions, 'Vardo': Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect €200

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The concluding chapter of ANU's Monto Cycle brings 100 years of history full circle. Photo: Patrick Redmond. Oonagh Young Gallery, ...
Saturday, September 20, 2014

Claire & Leah & Dylan, 'B(r)itches': Do Brecht

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A satire of the industry and its treatment of women takes the form of improvisational theatre. The problem is that its clearly pre-script...
Friday, September 19, 2014

Gentle Giant Theatre, 'Whichever1uFeed': Pal, You're a Lamb

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Christ admits his violent fantasies in this biblical retelling. What meaning then is given to his temptations? The Stables, Dublin Frin...

15th Oak, 'Reckoners': Welcome to the Stra

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There is something off about The Stra - the fictional town in Ross Dungan's new play. In a town without order, the structure feels fo...

Druid, 'Bailegangaire': Drawing Wisdom From the Fire

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The 1984 premiere of Bailegangaire has been passed on like a folktale by those who saw it. Alongside the new prequel Brigit , will Garry ...
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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Druid, 'Brigit': What the Oak Meant

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30 years ago Tom Murphy conveyed the mythic timelessness of Irish storytelling in Bailegangaire . The new prequel Brigit   sees the playw...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Little Wolf Productions, 'Eating Seals and Seagulls' Eggs': Showwomen of the Blaskets

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The begrudged Peig Sayer would probably appreciate Ní Mhurchú's spiny and unsentimental tribute. Project Arts Centre, Dublin Frin...
Tuesday, September 16, 2014

John Doran, 'The Centre Of The Universe': Cult Status

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In asking us to join his cult, John Doran deconstructs the influence of exploitative institutions. What's unsettling is that he's...

Gonzo Theatre, 'Pilgrim': Irishman Abroad

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Can Rex Ryan pull off playing a violent, drinking, pregnant woman-beating misogynist who the audience can laugh at? Sept 11-14 and ...
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