The Plough and the Stars

Abbey Theatre

Direct from Ireland - Limited U.S. tour!
Dublin, Ireland, 1915. Revolution is imminent as violence sweeps through the streets. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the historic Easter Rising of 1916 and the birth of the Irish Republic, The Plough and the Stars tells the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time. Olivier Award-winning director Sean Holmes brings a new and challenging perspective to Sean O’Casey’s provocative play.

Important Note:
This production uses strobe lighting and gunfire. At times, the sound levels will be very loud. Our ushers will have ear plugs available.

Learn More:

• Feb 2016 The Guardian article: The terrible beauty of the Easter Rising remains alive today
• Mar 2016 New York Times article: Irish Spring
• Ireland's National Commemorative website

Performances

• Thursday, October 13 @ 7 PM
• Friday, October 14 @ 8 PM
• Saturday, October 15 @ 2 PM
• Saturday, October 15 @ 8 PM
• Sunday, October 16 @ 3 PM

Insights Events

Oct 13: Pre-show Reception
Join us at 5:30 PM for a pre-show reception. Appetizers and drinks will be available and Christopher A. Gruits, our new Executive & Artistic Director, will be there to meet and mingle.

Oct 14: Post-show Cast Meet-and-Greet
Stay after the show for a meet-and-greet with the cast in the Main Lobby.

Artist Information

Also See

Media support for this production is provided by WHYY.

This performance is supported by Culture Ireland as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme and Villanova University.

The Abbey Theatre's North American tour of The Plough and the Stars is presented in association with Cusack Projects Limited.

Photo credit: Ros Kavanagh