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
Cast Fiona Bell • Justine Mitchell • Anna Sheils McNamee

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)

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.