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Generation gap apparent at St. Ann's Warehouse Generation gap apparent at St. Ann's Warehouse
It is a disconcerting feeling to be reminded that progress hasn’t been made; when we’ve taken one great step back, that the politics behind our art...
Should the doctor prescribe fact or fiction? Should the doctor prescribe fact or fiction?
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared in a speech at Yale that “the greatest enemy of truth is very often not the lie—deliberate, contrived, ...
'Platonov' adapation taps deep into collective psyche 'Platonov' adapation taps deep into collective psyche
It takes the derisive and cynical mind to express the thought that all order must collapse, and that the indulgence of our dreams are destined to c...
Muldoon is inspired by McCabe's musicality Muldoon is inspired by McCabe's musicality
On a scorching July morning, hot enough to sear a swine on a Hell’s Kitchen curb, Asher Muldoon bravely shuts the window behind him, for the clarit...
Negga superb in aimless 'Macbeth' Negga superb in aimless 'Macbeth'
The ever-effervescent Ruth Negga brings a sharp, defining performance to a bloodbath of bland in Sam Gold’s latest production of “Macbeth” at the L...
'Poet' touches on hot-button issues 'Poet' touches on hot-button issues
A biting requiem for a bygone dreamer is heard wailing through the walls at the Irish Repertory Theatre this week, as the bell tolls for the modern...
Life and time are one in 'The Same' Life and time are one in 'The Same'
Who among us, when we by chance happen upon something or someone from our yesteryears, has not known the unmistakable feeling: a rush of comfort, a...
"Made by God' doesn't judge "Made by God' doesn't judge
In an age where social argument has reached a fever pitch and divisiveness towards the other opinion is at breaking point, it is vital to realize t...
A Festival of Remembrance A Festival of Remembrance
As all that is well must end well, so too does the 14th annual Origin’s 1st Irish Festival, which concluded on Monday with reflections of hope and ...
Streamed plays focusing on place Streamed plays focusing on place
The recordings of stories can be heard humming over the ocean this week, as two Irish theatre companies present their new plays from sea to shining...
Boucicault holds nothing back: Moore Boucicault holds nothing back: Moore
The Irish Repertory Theatre is bringing drama back to the New York streets, with their latest on-stage production this season, Dion Boucicault’s “T...
A tale of two cities, both New York A tale of two cities, both New York
The times may change, but the streets of New York remain the same for the Irish Repertory Theatre’s holiday production of “The Streets of New York,...

 

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