PROGRAMME DETAILS
GATE | FRIEL
Wednesday 9 – Saturday 19 September
On 9 January 2009, Brian Friel, one of Ireland's greatest living playwrights, celebrated his 80th birthday. In recognition of this significant anniversary, the Gate produced a unique season of his works at the Sydney Festival 2009 and will tour the season to this year’s Edinburgh International Festival before presenting it to Irish audiences at the Gate Theatre in September. The Gate Theatre is grateful to Culture Ireland for its generous support with this project.Wednesday 9 – Saturday 19 September
FAITH HEALER
Cast:
Ingrid Craigie - Grace
Kim Durham - Teddy
Owen Roe - Frank
Robin Lefèvre Director
James McConnell Lighting designer
Denis Clohessy Music and sound designer
2hrs 20mins, including interval
AFTERPLAY
Cast:
Frances Barber - Sonya
Niall Buggy - Andrey
Garry Hynes Director
Francis O’Connor Designer
James McConnell Lighting designer
60mins, no interval
THE YALTA GAME
Cast:
Risteárd Cooper - Gurov
Rebecca O'Mara - Ann
Patrick Mason Director
Liz Ascroft Designer
James McConnell Lighting designer
Denis Clohessy Music and sound designer
50 mins, no interval
‘The Gate Theatre has been an integral part of the success of modern Irish drama. At the Sydney Festival it offers a peerless tribute to the work of Brian Friel’ The Age
**** Guardian
**** The Scotsman
**** The Independent
**** The Times
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