Tales from the Holywell

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Abbey Theatre, Monday 30th January - Saturday 18th February

This world premiere Abbey production is a journey through Damien Dempsey’s life.

Directed by acclaimed Irish writer and director Conor McPherson, Tales from the Holywell sees one of Ireland’s great musical storytellers appear and perform onstage like never before.

This is a story of a young boy from Dublin’s northside finding his voice, his muse and his tribe.

Tales from the Holywell brings to the national stage, in words, music and song, a reflection on Damien Dempsey’s childhood, the early stages of his music-making and life as an Irish musician.

Raised on Holywell Crescent, Donaghmede, Damien’s songwriting career spans more than 20 years, releasing 10 albums and performing with Sinead O’Connor and Bob Dylan along the way. His work is known for his truthful and emotive lyrics, celebrating how music can move us all.

This new Abbey Theatre production will follow our staging of Director McPherson’s award-winning play The Weir and the international success of his smash-hit Girl from the North Country.

Tales from the Holywell, an Abbey Theatre commission, is a revealing insight into the artist we know and love as Damo.

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Date:
Monday 30th January - Saturday 18th February
Time:
7.30pm
Price:
€13 - €45
Address:
Abbey Theatre, Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland

Google Map of Abbey Theatre, Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland

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