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A Review of Rossini’s opera, William Tell Rossini's famous opera makes a comeback in Ireland for the first time in 145 years.

  This is a tale of oppression and heroic rebellion, with an epic score and demanding vocal roles. But not too demanding for the cast of this Irish National Opera and Nouvel Opéra Fribourg co-production. With strong performances by the … Continue reading A Review of Rossini’s opera, William Tell Rossini’s famous opera makes a comeback in Ireland for the first time in 145 years.

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King of the Castle conquers the Gaiety Theatre Eugene McCabe's modern Irish take on classic Greek tragedies is utterly "captivating", writes Larissa Brigatti.

●●●●○ Druid’s King of the Castle highlights geographical, historical and psychological boundaries. The playwright, Eugene McCabe, lived around the geographical boundaries of Fermanagh and Monaghan; he naturally represented their society on stage – scenery, clothes, accent, traditions, drinks and economy. … Continue reading King of the Castle conquers the Gaiety Theatre Eugene McCabe’s modern Irish take on classic Greek tragedies is utterly “captivating”, writes Larissa Brigatti.

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Aeschylus’ “Suppliant Women” Flee to the Dublin Theatre Festival It is not war, poverty, or violence they are fleeing - they are seeking escape from men.

●●●○○   The Suppliant Women, Aeschylus’ 2500 year old play (reimagined by acclaimed playwright David Greig) tells the story of the fifty daughters of Danaos fleeing Egypt for asylum in the Greek city-state of Argos. It is not war, poverty, … Continue reading Aeschylus’ “Suppliant Women” Flee to the Dublin Theatre Festival It is not war, poverty, or violence they are fleeing – they are seeking escape from men.