Inspired by the revolutionary ideals of our founders and our rich canon of Irish dramatic writing, our mission is to imaginatively engage with all of Irish society through the production of ambitious, courageous and new theatre in all its forms. We commit to lead in the telling of the whole Irish story, in English and in Irish, and we affirm that the Abbey is a theatre for the entire island of Ireland and for all its people. In every endeavour, we promote inclusiveness, diversity and equality.
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The Quare Fellow: Audio described programme notes
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One of the most uniquely recognisable, and critically and popularly lauded, voices in Irish music, Radie Peat – of multi-award winning Lankum and ØXN – collaborates with the Abbey Theatre on its production of Brendan Behan’s The Quare Fellow, lending her vocals to the lyrics of 'The Old Triangle', which ring out hauntingly throughout the performanc…
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Somewhere Out There You: Audio Described programme notes
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Audio Description notes for Somewhere Out There You by Nancy Harris, directed by Wayne Jordan at the Abbey Theatre.By AbbeyTheatre
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Ghosts on demand: Audio Described programme notes
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Tartuffe Post Show Talk - Religious Hypocrisy: A Besetting Irish Failing?
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As part of the run of our new production of Moliere's Tartuffe, we initiated a series of post-show discussions on themes emerging from the new version of the play by Frank McGuinness. The discussions focussed on the origins of these themes in the play and broadened out to encompass reflections on their relevance for Ireland in the past and the pres…
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Tartuffe Post Show Talk - Me Too: Confronting Patriarchy and Sexual Oppression
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As part of the run of our new production of Moliere's Tartuffe, we initiated a series of post-show discussions on themes emerging from the new version of the play by Frank McGuinness. The discussions focussed on the origins of these themes in the play and broadened out to encompass reflections on their relevance for Ireland in the past and the pres…
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Tartuffe: Audio Described programme notes
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Tales from the Holywell - Audio Described Programme Notes
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The Weir - Audio Described Programme Notes
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Joyce's Women Audio-described Programme by AbbeyTheatreBy AbbeyTheatre
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Translations Audio-described Programme Notes
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An Octoroon Audio-described Programme Notes
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Audio-described programme notes for the audio described performance of An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a radical reboot of Dion Boucicault's The Octoroon.By AbbeyTheatre
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Portia Coughlan Audio-described Programme Notes
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Programme notes for the audio described performance of Portia Coughlan by Marina Carr.By AbbeyTheatre
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Faith Healer Audio Described Programme Notes
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Programme notes for the audio described performance of Faith Healer by Brian Friel.By AbbeyTheatre
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The Long Christmas Dinner Audio Description
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Programme notes for the audio described on-demand performance of The Long Christmas Dinner by Thornton Wilder.By AbbeyTheatre
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Audio Description for What I (Don't) Know About Autism
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Programme notes for the audio described performance of What I (Don't) Know About Autism by Jody O'NeillBy AbbeyTheatre
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Programme notes for the audio described performance of iGirl by Marina Carr.By AbbeyTheatre
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In Conversation With - iGirl 'Like String Theory'
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Jessica Traynor in conversation with Marina Carr, Olwen Fouéré and Caitríona McLaughlin.Recorded in the Abbey Theatre rehearsal room, September 27th 2021.Interviewer: Jessica TraynorSound operator: Aidah SamaImage Credit: Barry McCallBy AbbeyTheatre
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Act Two: Last Orders at the Dockside Audio Play
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The audio play of Last Orders at the Dockside by Dermot BolgerLast Orders at the Dockside follows the death of an elderly docker, as his friends gather in the local pub, The Dockside, to celebrate his life. Over the course of an evening awash with songs, sharp Dublin wit and tales of life on the Docks, hidden tensions expose fault lines in their co…
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Act One: Last Orders at the Dockside Audio Play
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The audio play of Last Orders at the Dockside by Dermot BolgerLast Orders at the Dockside follows the death of an elderly docker, as his friends gather in the local pub, The Dockside, to celebrate his life. Over the course of an evening awash with songs, sharp Dublin wit and tales of life on the Docks, hidden tensions expose fault lines in their co…
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Programme notes for audio described on-demand performance of Walls and Windows by Rosaleen McDonagh.By AbbeyTheatre
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Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Lisa O'Neill The Great Hunger
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The ridiculously talented Lisa O'Neill talks with Lisa Farrelly about finding her way into the drama of Patrick Kavanagh's The Great Hunger playing outside at IMMA on the grounds of The Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The two Lisa's discuss artistry, the loneliness of a sharp memory and lit candles that flicker with hope.Recorded on Monday 28 September …
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Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Caitríona Ennis
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Actor Caitríona Ennis talks with Lisa Farrelly about finding the heart of Emer in Corn Exchange & the Abbey Theatre's The Fall of the Second Republic, making the grade and going to war for all her characters.Recorded on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at the Abbey Theatre.Interviewer & Editor: Lisa FarrellySound operator: Derek Conaghy03/2020 Broadcast 12/0…
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Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Annie Ryan, Andrew Bennett & Mark O'Halloran
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A grand coalition of Corn Exchange memories, techniques and anecdotes make this podcast a rare recording gem. Mark O'Halloran leads artistic director & founder of The Corn Exchange, Annie Ryan, alongside collaborator, Andrew Bennett, in a conversation that captures twenty five years of their work, so far.Recorded on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at the Abbe…
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