Abbey Theatre
Katie Roche
28 August - 23 September 2017
Booking Information
Dates: 26 August – 23 September
On the Abbey Stage
Free First Preview: 30 August
Previews: 28 & 29 August
Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Sat 2pm
Tickets: €13 – €45 / Conc. €13 – €25
Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes without an interval
Please note: The performance contains strobe lighting
To book for a group of 6+ call (01) 87 97 266
Sign language interpreted performance: Thursday 7 September, 7:30pm
Audio-described and captioned performance: Saturday 23 September, 2:00pm
"Well, what was I born for?… A great thing, surely…"
Katie Roche is a great woman. She is destined for big things and is determined to overcome any obstacle she meets. After marrying a respected man, Katie believes her ambitions will be realised.
However, her journey will not be a smooth one. Katie must confront those who prevent her from being an influential and expressive person. Will her determined spirit save her? Or has her fate already been decided?
Directed by Caroline Byrne, this fresh and invigorating production is your chance to rediscover Teresa Deevy’s timeless play.
Reviews
★★★★
'visually stunning'
Sunday Times
★★★★
'a first class production'
Sunday Business Post
★★★★
'a remarkable performance from Caoilfhionn Dunne'
Irish Examiner
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Photography © Ros Kavanagh
Credits
- Stanislaus Gregg: Sean Campion
- Michael Maguire: Kevin Creedon
- Reuben: Donal O'Kelly
- Katie Roche: Caoilfhionn Dunne
- Jo Mahony: Dylan Kennedy
- Amelia: Siobhan McSweeney
- Written by: Teresa Deevy
- Director: Caroline Byrne
- Dramaturg: Morna Regan
- Set and Costume Design: Joanna Scotcher
- Lighting Design: Paul Keogan
- Original Composer: Ray Harman
- Movement Director: Eddie Kay
- Assistant Director: Nicola Murphy
