Ulster American

Abbey Theatre, Wednesday 12th August - Saturday 22nd August

Ulster American, written by David Ireland and directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, starring Max Baker, Matthew Broderick and Geraldine Hughes, is a savagely funny play that dissects the intersection of identity politics, ego, privilege, and the Northern Irish Troubles with satirical precision.

On the evening before rehearsals begin for her new work, Ulster-born playwright Ruth Davenport visits the home of English director Leigh Carver, along with Oscar-winning Hollywood star Jay Conway who has just arrived in London to star in the world premiere.

What begins as a cordial gathering to discuss the upcoming production quickly descends into a brutal psychological brawl as egos, ideologies, and historical baggage collide. A theatrical hand grenade disguised as a drawing-room comedy, Ulster American explosively reveals some raw contradictions at the heart of modern storytelling and political posturing.

Times:
• Mon – Sat 7:30pm
• Sat matinees 2pm
• Wed matinee 2pm, 19 Aug


Date:
Wednesday 12th August - Saturday 22nd August
Time:
7.30pm
Price:
€15 - €55
Address:
Abbey Theatre, Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland

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