Pop-up Theatre in Historic Venues

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Various Locations, Saturday 28th January

In these free, pop-up, performances ground-breaking Irish female historical figures are brought to life tell their stories in iconic locations around Dublin city.
These non-ticketed events take place across the day on January 28th in sites with connections to the famous figures: EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum, the Abbey Theatre, and The National Museum of Ireland: Decorative Arts and History.

  • Pop up Theatre: Lady Mary Heath
    Venue: EPIC/ CHQ
    Time: 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30
  • Pop-up Theatre: Teresa Deevy
    Venue: The Abbey Theatre
    Time: 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00
    These are ISL sign language interpreted performances
  • Pop up Theatre: Eileen Gray
    Venue: National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History
    Time: 12.00, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00

This event is presented by Fáilte Ireland.


Date:
Saturday 28th January
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free

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