August 2009 – The Abbey Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of a new play by twice Booker-nominated writer, Sebastian Barry, as part of its programme for this year’s Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival. TALES OF BALLYCUMBER opens at the Abbey on Wednesday 7 October (previews from 30 September) and features Oscar-nominated actor, Stephen Rea, and Aaron Monaghan in the leading roles.
Artistic Director Loughlin Deegan announced details of the programme for the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival which will run from 24th Sept – 11th Oct 2009.
Loughlin acknowledged the invaluable support of their title sponsor who over the past three years has underpinned an extraordinary period of growth for the Festival. Ulster Bank, who is renowned for its championing of the arts, plays a vital role in bringing the best of Irish and International theatre to audiences in Dublin. He also credited the invaluable support of the Arts Council in its continued support of the Festival.
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