A coiled, dark, glitter-dusted fable of the emotionally stultifying effects of small-town life
The Abbey Theatre presents the Druid production of The New Electric Ballroom by Enda Walsh as part of the 2009 Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival.
The New Electric Ballroom (winner of two 2009 Irish Times Theatre Awards and a Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival) is a coiled, dark, glitter-dusted fable of the emotionally stultifying effects of small-town life.
Ada, Breda and Clara are three sisters living in a remote fishing village, trapped in the years that have passed since their halcyon days at the New Electric Ballroom. Here possibilities are endless, hopes are high and opening your heart might be the one thing that saves you.
Funny, tender-hearted and at times pitch dark, this winning combination of great writing and powerful acting is simply too good to miss.
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Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival
27 Aug 2009, in Behind the Scenes 1 commentThe Abbey is pleased to present two great productions as part of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival, the Druid production of The New Electric Ballroom and the world premiere of Sebastian Barry’s Tales of Ballycumber and a work in progress reading, Shibboleth, by Stacey Gregg.
Also, as a part of this year’s Ulster Bank Theatre Festival, the Abbey will be supporting the work of Broken Talkers and their production of Silver Stars. The Abbey is delighted to continue to support some of the most exciting independent theatre artists in Ireland.
Assisted performances
25 Jun 2009, in Engage and LearnThe Abbey Theatre currently offers a range of services for deaf and disabled patrons including signed, audio described and captioned performances.
REVIEWS: WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
See all reviewsWalsh confirms himself as one of the most dazzling wordsmiths of contemporary theatre
a breathtaking series of performances
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REVIEWS: WHAT YOU SAID
Walsh is the new Beckett. The language and intensity of the play is immense and leaves you with a mix of emotions that takes days …
Billy, Dublin 11 Oct 2009, 18:19
One of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time.
Emma, Dublin 27 Sep 2009, 10:25
REVIEWS: WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
Walsh confirms himself as one of the most dazzling wordsmiths of contemporary theatre
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Walsh is the new Beckett. The language and intensity of the play is immense and leaves you with a mix of emotions that takes days to unravel and come to terms with. The performance deserves to be seen more than once and the play most definitely to be read. It stands as a companion to The Walworth Farce. Superb!
Billy, Dublin 11 Oct 2009, 18:19
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One of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time.
Emma, Dublin 27 Sep 2009, 10:25
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