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This September the Abbey Theatre celebrates the 80th birthday of one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights.

Brian Friel has a long standing relationship with the Abbey Theatre. His plays form an integral part of the Abbey repetoire and have delighted audiences for almost fifty years.

To celebrate this long-standing creative partnership the Abbey will present public readings of three of Friel’s favourite plays on the Peacock stage.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain insight into some of the works that this great playwright admires.

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The Dandy Dolls by George Fitzmaurice

Roger Carmody spends his days making Dandy Dolls (like a poppet or a corn dolly), much to his wife’s chagrin. When he isn’t making Dandy Dolls, he’s out stealing his neighbour’s poultry. Every time he completes a doll it is stolen by the hag’s son and he has to begin all over again. A visit from the mysterious Grey Man, who takes interest in the dolls, seems to herald a change in Roger’s fortunes.

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Also in this series:

The Death and Resurrection of Mr. Roche
By Thomas Kilroy , Friday 11 September 2009

The Long Christmas Dinner
By Thornton Wilder , Thursday 10 September 2009

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Tickets:

€6 [Concessions €4]
Buy 2 or more – €5 [Concessions €3] for each reading