Loot

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Smock Alley Theatre, Tuesday 11th April - Thursday 13th April

Strap yourself in for Joe Orton’s dark masterpiece, Loot, a farce so outrageous it was heavily censored for over fifty years. But not any more! Uproarious slapstick meets shocking morals as two young friends stash the proceeds of a bank robbery in an occupied coffin, attempting to hide their spoils from the attentions of a psychopathic policeman, a gold-digging nurse and a grieving widower.
The ensuing black comedy shocked and delighted audiences in equal measure when the play premiered five decades ago, winning the Evening Standard Best Play award.

‘The directing is masterful. Should you be lucky enough to catch more of PurpleCoat’s work, I would highly recommend that you don’t miss it’


Date:
Tuesday 11th April - Thursday 13th April
Time:
8.00pm
Price:
€14 - €16
Address:
Smock Alley Theatre, 1662, Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, Ireland

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