[fb-exchange] FW: Audio description for The Quare Fellow at the Abbey Theatre
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Hi All
Please see the notice below from Grace McKiernan.
Regards,
Michael
From: Grace McKiernan <grace.mckiernan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 1:02 PM
To: lavinm37@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Audio description for The Quare Fellow at the Abbey Theatre
Hi Michael,
Book your tickets now for the Audio described performance of The Quare Fellow
at the Abbey Theatre, on Saturday 20th January at 2pm, for blind & vision
impaired audience members. There will also be a Touch Tour at 12.15pm where
patrons can familiarise themselves with the stage, costumes, and props before
the show.
To book tickets please contact our Box Office team, phone <tel:(01)8787222>
(01) 87 87 222 or email boxoffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:boxoffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Running time: Approx. 2 hours, plus a 20-minute interval
<https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-quare-fellow/>
<https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-quare-fellow/> The Quare Fellow
To celebrate a century since Brendan Behan’s birth, the Abbey Theatre is proud
to present a modern take on The Quare Fellow, directed by Tom Creed.
To the tune of ‘The Auld Triangle’, the play centres on the arrival of a
condemned murderer to Mountjoy Prison, whose diverse inhabitants offer a darkly
comic mirror to life outside its walls. In this exciting new production, the
traditionally all-male cast will be played exclusively by female and non-binary
actors.
Having premiered at the Pike Theatre in 1954 under the direction of Alan
Simpson, this modern classic was first produced at the Abbey in 1956 and had
its most recent production at the National Theatre in 1984.
This new production offers a new generation an opportunity to discover Behan’s
unique combination of riotous comedy and deep humanity, brought to life by an
exciting collection of the country’s leading theatre makers, designers and
performers.
The cast of 15 brilliant performers, all female and non-binary actors, will
perform all of the male characters, continuing Behan’s legacy of subversion, of
surprising and confronting audiences, while providing an unforgettable evening
of entertainment.
Reviews
★★★★
‘A hugely enjoyable romp that packs sombre reflection in with profane laughter’
<https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/review/2023/11/29/the-quare-fellow-review-hugely-enjoyable-romp-packs-sombre-reflection-in-with-profane-laughter/>
The Irish Times
★★★★
‘Skilfully executed’
<https://www.ft.com/content/2c722e5c-ce48-4eeb-a7c8-0e117a76cce2> Financial
Times
★★★★
‘Stylish, moving and memorable’
<https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41281372.html>
Irish Examiner
‘Tom Creed’s inspired production reminds us of what a great writer Behan was...
A fine piece of work: high entertainment laced with just the right amount of
weight’
<https://m.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/the-quare-fellow-at-the-abbey-theatre-gallows-humour-to-the-fore-in-sharply-executed-brendan-behan-revival/a672002090.html?>
Irish Independent
‘Remarkable performances’
<https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/the-quare-fellow-review-tom-creed-adds-to-his-already-extensive-catalogue-of-brilliantly-conceived-and-executed-work/a1116253174.html>
Sunday Independent
Content Advise for the show
Language: Occasionally strong
Themes: Incarceration, death penalty, descriptions of death by execution,
domestic abuse, alcohol abuse
Any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to opt
out of these emails, just let me know.
All the best,
Grace McKiernan
Community and Education Coordinator
Abbey Theatre/ Amharclann Na Mainistreach
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