Tired and subdued as term draws to a close? You may feel that the title of Billy Roche’s new play Lay Me Down Softly encapsulates all your innermost wants: lay me down softly between freshly laundered sheets with a homemade dinner and a cup of tea made by a loving family member…where was I? Ah yes, if you are feeling even slightly more energetic than this it’s not the play for you. (more…)
November 2008 – The Abbey Theatre presents a hugely exciting opportunity to hear former Irish President, Mary Robinson lead a series of talks and discussions throughout November and December. BEARING WITNESS is a series of talks and play readings which commemorate and explore the 60th anniversary of the United Nation’s Declaration of Human Rights. Taking place in the Peacock and the Abbey, the series will run until 16 December 2008 and will include a top roll-call of experts and commentators in the field of humanitarian and world affairs.
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