Be part of history and witness some of Ireland’s foremost theatre-makers at work, as this groundbreaking play is performed at the National Theatre of Ireland.

Written by Marina Carr and directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, The Boy: A Two-Play Theatrical Event brings a contemporary Irish lens to the pain and beauty of Sophocles’ Theban trilogy of Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone.

This is a major world premiere of two new plays which will run back-to-back for the full epic story on Ireland’s national stage.

Play one is called The Boy and is inspired by Oedipus Rex. We meet Oedipus and his family at the height of their powers before things begin to unravel.

Play two is called The God and His Daughter and is inspired by Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone, exploring the consequences that continue into the next generation.

In this hotly-anticipated theatre experience, playing as part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2025, The Boy: A Two-Play Theatrical Event continues Carr’s vivid conversation with the foundations of modern drama.

Event details  

Please note that this event is a two-play theatrical event which will begin at 2pm and run for approx. 5 hours with multiple intervals.

• Tickets are free and registration is required (this is not a drop-in event)
• There are 50 tickets available, which will be allocated through a lottery system
• The performance begins at 2pm
• It runs for approximately 5 hours with multiple intervals
• Please let us know if you have any access requirements at time of ticket registration

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