Bear Hug
Bewley’s Café Theatre in association with Bang Bangs (Ireland)
Linda, David and their 18 year-old son Michael are the perfect middle class family but for one small problem – Michael has turned into a bear. Mother has lost her hands to her hungry off-spring, while their playful son has left Dad’s guts spilling across the kitchen floor. Despite all of this, they are determined to slap on a smile and pretend to the neighbours that everything is just fine.
A surreal black comedy that deals with fame, celebrity, drug addiction and friendship. Three friends, former child stars, hang out in a bar many years after they were famous. They talk about their failures, insecurities and addictions. However, these three friends are not just washed up B movie actors, they are Mickey, Minnie and Donald, three of the most recognisable icons of the 20th century. Originally staged 30 years ago, the play’s themes are even more relevant now in our who’s who, celebrity-obsessed world. Written by Campbell Black and directed by Alan King.
Yucca Productions (Ireland)
Date 11–24 Sept Time 1.10pm Venue Bewley’s Café Theatre Duration 45 mins Tickets ¤12 Concession ¤10 Preview 11 Sept Preview Tickets ¤8
Antigone Interactive Lightswitch (Ireland) A raucously absurdist adaptation of the infamous Antigone legend. Antigone is a bull-headed anarchist living in our globalised world. When she learns that the state has banned the burial of her beloved brother, Antigone gives the state a two-fingered salute and does what she thinks is right. The question is – Do you the audience believe that Antigone has the right to take the law into her own hands? Come along, interact and make your voice heard. The audience are “the people” who decide whether Antigone lives or dies. Vive La Révolution!
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And They Used To Star In Movies
Date 18–24 Sept Time 6.30pm Venue International Bar Duration 60 mins Tickets ¤10 Concession ¤8
First performed as part of the Royal Court’s Young Playwright’s season in 2004.
Date 18–24 Sept Time 1pm Venue SS Michael & John Duration 30 mins Tickets ¤8 Concession ¤6
Black Snow Lost Trolley Productions (Ireland) It may be the case that manuscripts do not burn, but the heart that creates them can – with rage, despair and desire. A new adaptation of the classic novel by Mikhail Bulgakov, Black Snow explores with absurdity and dark, ominous humour the true tragedy of the artist in the irrational world of 1920’s Moscow.
Date 19–24 Sept Time 8.30pm Venue SS Michael & John Duration 120 mins Tickets ¤15 Concession ¤12.50 Preview 19 Sept Preview Tickets ¤10
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