Bloomsday at the James Joyce Tower

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James Joyce Tower, Saturday 15th June - Sunday 16th June

On this special 120th Bloomsday anniversary, step into “Telemachus,” the opening episode of Ulysses, in the very setting that inspired it.

Directed by Liam Hourican and starring Oliver Flitcroft, Darragh Shannon, Daniel Mahon and Geraldine Plunkett, this new adaptation will transport you back to 1904 and the intense, impecunious lifestyle of two young men with literary ambitions.

Set in the iconic Martello Tower and environs, this is an exuberant, ambient production that will faithfully recreate the first episode of Ulysses.

Performances:
June 15th: 8am, 9:30am, 11am, and 2pm
June 16th: 9:30am and 11am. *At 9am, An Cathaoirleach Denis O’Callaghan raises the flay to commemorate the 120 year anniversary of Bloomsday.


Date:
Saturday 15th June - Sunday 16th June
Time:
8.00am
Price:
€15
Address:
James Joyce Tower, Sandycove Point, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of James Joyce Tower, Sandycove Point, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

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