Druid Theatre’s productions of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin trilogy are now on at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Garry Hynes’ productions of these plays have received wonderful reviews.
It is possible to see all three of these plays back to back or individually at the Abbey. For more information and to book tickets see the Abbey Theatre website.
Sean Holmes’ 2016 production of The Plough and the Stars was widely praised during its first run at The Abbey Theatre and on its US tour. The production is being revived for performances at The Lyric Theatre in London (15 March – 7 April) and Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre (24 April – 5 May).
Reviews of the first run and tour were rightly very positive, so this is a great opportunity to catch up on what you missed or to revisit this wonderful production.
There is a great gallery of Ros Kavanagh’s photos of both the production and rehearsal process available on Flickr.
You wouldn’t want to pass up a chance to watch the Abbey Theatre perform “The Plough and the Stars,” – The Washington Post
‘refreshed, high-energy restaging’ ★ ★ ★ ★ – The Guardian
We are very sad to note the death of Doreen Keogh on 31st December 2017.
She will probably be most widely remembered for her television roles which were many and varied including a notable stint as Coronation Street’s barmaid. She also appeared with distinction in Ballykissangel, The Royle Family and Father Ted.
She has a strong connection with the plays of Sean O’Casey too, appearing in Sam Wanamaker’s UK tour of Purple Dust, Juno and the Paycock at the Aldwych, Silver Tassie at the Almeida and Shivaun O’Casey’s production of The Shadow of a Gunman.
Doreen trained at the Abbey Theatre School before joining the company at The Gate Theatre and later moving to London sparking a long career in television and radio in addition to her stage work.
There are several lovely obituaries available in The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Irish Independent.