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by Conor McPherson
The Weir, by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson, premiered at the Gate in 1998 to critical and successful acclaim. This atmospheric tour de force, set in present day rural Ireland, finds Valerie, on arriving at a small country bar, spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories from the local bachelors. Their tales, both funny and chilling, are a mesmerising mixture of rumour and local legend. However, much to their surprise, she has her own story to tell…
“…exceptional…superb ensemble” The Irish Times
“Gripping and entertaining” Irish Independent
“Utterly engrossing, magical and darkly amusing, this is an excellent production” RTÉ
“Mesmerising” Sunday Business Post
“Thrilling…enough magic to captivate all” Evening Herald
**** “Enthralling” Metro
**** Guardian
WITH
Denis Conway David Ganly Mark Lambert Seán McGinley Genevieve O’Reilly
Director Garry Hynes
Designer Francis O'Connor
Lighting Designer Davy Cunningham
Composer and Sound Designer John Leonard
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