Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival which will run from 24^th Sept – 11^th 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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