TABOO

Smock Alley Theatre, Monday 9th June - Saturday 14th June

“What’s the worst first date you’ve ever had?”

Following sold out runs in Cork and Waterford Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company present John Morton’s dark comedy TABOO

There was a boy and a girl and somehow, they met. Lily doesn’t get out much. Tom finds it hard to meet new people. And now they’re having their first date. Lily cooks a three-course meal. Tom brings flowers and wine.

On the surface, everything seems fine. But in the modern world, dating is a surprisingly complex thing with a lot of unwritten rules. There are certain things you shouldn’t do on a first date. And then there are certain things you shouldn’t do at all.

Warnings: Strong Language and sexual references


Date:
Monday 9th June - Saturday 14th June
Time:
8.00pm (Saturday Matinee 3pm)
Price:
€16 - €18
Address:
Smock Alley Theatre, 1662, Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, Ireland

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