The New Electric Ballroom

Written by Enda Walsh

About the play

Trapped in the memories of their youthful nights at The New Electric Ballroom, sisters Breda and Clara reflect on lost love and what might have been.

As they reminisce, their younger sister Ada looks to re-ignite Breda and Clara’s spirits, and resurrect the smallest glimmer of love and hope in their remote fishing village home.

A virtuoso, absurdist fable of the debilitating effects of small-town life, Enda Walsh’s stunning play won an Edinburgh Fringe First Award in 2008 and confirmed him as one of Ireland’s most distinctive and dynamic writers of the modern era.

Marking the debuts of both Emma Jordan and Enda Walsh on the Gate Theatre stage, the production will also tour to The Everyman, Cork from Tuesday, April 4th to Friday, April 7th.

Age recommendation: 14+

Please be advised that this production contains strong language, themes of an adult nature and the use of strobe lighting. The production also contains sudden loud noises.

Accolades

Winner Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards 2009 Best New Play and Best Supporting Actor (Mikel Murfi)

Winner Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2008

Covers

Directed by Emma Jordan

Set and Costume Designer: Kat Heath

Lighting Designer: Ciarán Bagnall

Sound Designer: Katie Richardson

Movement/Choreographer: Liz Roche

Stage Manager: Sophie Flynn

Assistant Stage Manager: Mark Jackson

Costume Assistant: Aoife Eustace Doyle

Hair & Makeup Artist: Sarah McCann

Saxophonist: Ben Castle

Audience members who have purchased tickets for the 6th of March are also invited to attend the Q&A which will be held in the auditorium after the show and will last approx. 30 minutes.

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