The Last Return by Sonya Kelly

A Druid production

Preview Thursday, October 13th
Opens Friday, October 14th
Runs until Saturday, November 12th 2022

EXTRA DATES ADDED! Now running to November 12th 2022

The performance on Monday, October 17th was followed by a post-show discussion with Sonya Kelly and members of The Last Return cast, moderated by Róisín McBrinn, Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre. 

There was an ISL-interpreted performance on Saturday, October 15th at 7.30pm.

‘A shocking and very funny play’      ‘A true work of genius’
★★★★ The Irish Times                      ★★★★★  The Times

‘Blisteringly funny’                               ‘A spectacular piece of theatre’
★★★★★  The Arts Desk                    ★★★★★ The Wee Review

‘Pitch black comic mayhem’             ‘Elegant and powerful … beautifully delivered’
★★★★ The Guardian                         ★★★★ The Scotsman

‘Hottest ticket in town … hilarious’
Sunday Independent

‘Sonya Kelly establishes herself as a major Irish playwright’
Irish Independent

‘a very smart play which makes you laugh and wince in equal measure’
Lyn Gardner for Stagedoor

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Not all good things come to those who wait.

One final night. One last chance. Five people queue for a ticket to the hottest show in town. All they must do is simply wait in line. But what in life is ever simple?

Who will triumph, who will fail, and who will walk away with… The Last Return?

Presented with the Gate Theatre, this new play by acclaimed playwright Sonya Kelly (Once Upon a Bridge, Furniture) is a thrilling comedy about conflict, peace and the pursuit of territory at any cost.

The Last Return at Dublin Theatre Festival follows its world premiere production at this year’s Galway International Arts Festival and a run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Content warning: Please note that this production contains adult themes, strong language, strobe lighting, haze effects and depictions of violence to others.