Abbey Theatre - Amharclann na Mainistreach

An intimate play about the lives of ordinary people and an epic play about ideals and the birth of our nation.

Set in a tenement house, against the backdrop of the Easter Rising in 1916, The Plough and the Stars is both an intimate play about the lives of ordinary people and an epic play about ideals and the birth of our nation.

Amidst the tumult of political upheaval, Jack and Nora Clitheroe are ‘like two turtle doves always billing and cooing’, much to the ridicule of their bustling neighbours. But when Ireland calls, Jack must choose between love for his wife and duty to his country.
Heartbreaking, disturbing and very funny, The Plough and The Stars is an historic play that every generation needs to see.

Wayne Jordan, Associate Director of the Abbey Theatre, brings the fresh perspective of a new generation to this iconic play.

‘Director Jordan knows how to make a classic feel invigorating again’ The Irish Times

‘an exciting clarity and freshness to the play’ Irish Theatre Magazine

Booking Details:

Performance dates:
Wednesday 1 August – Saturday 15 September
Previews: Thursday 26 July – Tuesday 31 July
At the OReilly Theatre, Belvedere, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1.

Assisted performances:
Audio-described and Captioned performance: Saturday 8 September 3pm

Matinee Club: Saturday 8 September

Time: Monday – Saturday 8pm, Saturday matinee 3pm

Ticket prices: €18 – €35 /Conc €13 – €25
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Getting to the OReilly
The OReilly Theatre is located on Great Denmark Street, 5 minutes walk form O’Connell Street. It is well served by public transport. The theatre is easily accessed by all buses going into the city centre stopping on Parnell Street, Parnell Square and O’Connell Street.

The nearest Luas stop is Abbey Street. From here walk north (away from the Liffey) up Marlborough St., cross Parnell Street and continue up North Great George’s St where you will meet Great Denmark Street and the OReilly Theatre will be directly in front of you.

The nearest Dart station is Connolly station. When exiting the station cross the street to Talbot street. From here walk away from the station to Marlborough St., cross Parnell Street and continue up North Great George’s St where you will meet Great Denmark Street and the OReilly Theatre will be directly in front of you.

Car park
There is a car-park at the venue (Temple Street) with two levels of underground parking making the OReilly Theatre accessible and convenient. There are 110 car parking spaces available at €5 per car per day.

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