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Details of the Theatre Festival announced!

August 17, 09 //
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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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The Ulster Bank Theatre Festival launches it’s 2009 programme!

August 17, 09 //
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Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival which will run from 24th Sept – 11th Oct 2009 and is  once again sponsored by Ulster Bank.

- This year’s programme offers a wealth of Irish and international productions.

- For the first time the Festival will tour a production to 3 venues during the Festival.

- International productions include:  Direct from the deserts of India, The Manganiyar Seduction; Declan Donnellan’s version of Chekhov’s Three Sisters (Chekhov International Theatre Festival and Cheek by Jowl); Robert Lepage’s The Blue Dragon; National Theatre UK and Live Theatre Newcastle present Lee Hall’s hit The Pitmen Painters. Highlights in the Samuel Beckett Theatre, Cet Enfant (Compagnie Louis Brouillard) and Kamp from Hotel Modern.

- Major interactive light installation Playhouse which will illuminate Liberty Hall.

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