The Visit

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The Lir Academy, Friday 20th October - Thursday 26th October

The Vist by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, translated by Maurice Valency.

Meet the good people of Güllen, a town on its knees after years of economic hardship. Hope arrives by train with the visit of a former resident, but it comes with a price. This dark comedy presents us with the question – can justice be bought?

Written in 1956 by Friedrich Dürrenmatt and translated by Maurice Valency, The Visit is a profound look at desperation with familiar resonances to Ireland's recent past.

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes with an interval.


Date:
Friday 20th October - Thursday 26th October
Time:
7.00pm (matinee show at 1pm on 24th Oct )
Price:
€12 - €17
Address:
The Lir Academy, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin, Ireland

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