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| SOME PERFS SOLD OUT EXTRA MATINEES ADDED FROM 14 AUGUST DEATH OF A SALESMANby Arthur MillerPulitzer Prize for Drama Tony Award Best Play New York Drama Critics’ Circle Best Play ‘If it was ever possible to create a more startlingly fatalistic Death of a Salesman, this is it...heart-wrenching’ The Irish Times ‘Arthur Miller’s greatest play... superb...exemplary’ Irish Independent 'Theatre of this incredibly high standard clutches you in it’s tight embrace. This is what appears in the dictionary under the word ‘unmissable’'. Sophie Gorman, Irish Independent '  Harris Yulin gives such a brave and unflinching turn as Miller's antihero..'Metro Herald ‘Miller’s greatest work an easy sell with this revival...unqualified success... the ensemble work is splendid’ Sunday Independent ‘Intense moving production...the excellent Deirdre Donnelly...a towering performance by the distinguished American actor Harris Yulin’ Irish Mail on Sunday |
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Following the sell-out production of All My Sons last year, the Gate presents Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman. One of the greatest achievements of 20th Century drama, the play burst onto the international scene in 1949, winning not only the Pulitzer Prize, but also the Drama Critics’ Circle and Tony Awards. Veteran salesman, Willy Loman, has always gotten along ‘riding on a smile and a shoeshine’, but recently seems to have lost his golden touch. Haunted by missed opportunities and a troubled past, his life begins to unravel as he starts to lose faith in the two things he believes in: his family and his dreams. Directed by renowned American director David Esbjornson (Angels of America) and featuring a stellar cast including international stage and screen star Harris Yulin (Scarface, Clear and Present Danger, Training Day) as Willy Loman, this production is not to be missed. Performances commence at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2.00pm on selected dates. TICKETS Matinees/Mondays €25 Tuesday -Thursday €32 Friday -Saturday €35 Students: Mon – Thurs €15 (subject to avail) |
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 THE RELISH OF LANGUAGE In association with Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival, the Gate Theatre presents an exciting season of plays by three towering figures of twentieth century theatre - Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter and David Mamet. The Festival will showcase selected works by these authors including the world premiere stage adaptation of Beckett’s novel, Watt. Also, to mark what would have been Harold Pinter’s eightieth birthday, the Gate will present a public interview with Lady Antonia Fraser and the Gate’s director, Michael Colgan. Don’t miss this unique celebration of there iconic wordsmiths who, united in their commitment to the priority of language, became the heart of a new wave of writing which shaped and inspired generations, presenting us with some of the most important works of modern times. Beckett Endgame by Samuel Beckett, tells the comical tale about the aged and blind Hamm and his servant Clov, co-existing in a mutually dependent and fractious relationship, with only Hamm’s parents, legless from a biking accident, for company. Directed by Alan Stanford Cast David Bradley and Owen Roe Opens Oct 14 Preview Oct 13 Matinee Oct 16 Times 7.30pm, Matinee 3pm Duration 1hr 30mins [no interval] Watt is the extraordinary story of an itinerant character who walks one day from a train station to the home of a Mr Knott whom he will serve. The Bizarre adventures of Watt and his struggle to make sense of the world around him is told with verbal elegance, immense pathos and fierce humour. Directed by Tom Creed Cast Barry McGovern Dates Oct 8, 9, 15 & 16 Preview Oct 7 Matinee Oct 17 Times 10pm [Oct 7, 15 & 16], 8pm [Oct 8], 6pm [Oct 9]. Matinee 3pm Duration 55mins [no interval] Pinter Celebration is Harold Pinter’s perfectly orchestrated black comedy. Heaving with dark humour and wicked satire, it follows two groups of diners at a London restaurant following a night at the theatre. Razor-sharp dialogue, playful anarchy and a few shocking twists make this a celebration they won’t forget. Directed by Wayne Jordan Dates Oct 6-10 Preview Oct 5 Matinee Oct 9 Times 8pm [Oct 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10], 10pm [Oct 8]. Matinee 2pm Duration 1hr [no interval] Mamet Boston Marriage, David Mamet’s classic comedy of manners, takes us into the world of two friends living on society’s fringe. As they articulate their skewed perceptions of life, the language ignites into deliciously vicious banter as we witness their jealousy, fear, and desperation for love. Directed by Aoife Spillane-Hinks Dates Sept 30 – Oct 3 Preview Sept 29 Matinees Oct 2 & 3 Times 8pm. Matinees 3pm Duration 2 hrs [incl. interval] Selected Readings Central to the season will be a series of weekend readings which will feature excerpts from other works by the three playwrights. By presenting their writings side by side, these readings will highlight the symmetry and the relationship between the work while also exploring the playwrights' use of language. Oct 2, 3 & 10, 6pm Oct 9, 4pm Oct 16 & 17, 5.30pm Duration 1 hr [no interval] Festival Interview Michael Colgan in conversation with Lady Antonia Fraser. Oct 10, 4pm. The Relish of Language Fintan O’Toole explores the three authors’ use of language and the relationship between their work. Pricing All plays €27 | Readings €10 See all 4 plays for €90 or 3 plays for €70 [Book offer through box office 01 8744045, Sun-Thurs, subject to availability) |
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