Brian Friel’s Aristocrats and Philadelphia, Here I Come! take place approximately a decade apart, with the latter set in 1962 and the former in the mid-1970s. Despite depicting vastly different families, the two plays are both set in Ballybeg, the … [Read more...] about Historical Context: Ireland in the 1960s-1970s
Philadelphia, Here I Come!: Production History
When Philadelphia, Here I Come! first premiered in the Gaiety Theatre in 1964, Brian Friel was a largely unknown playwright. Prior to 1964, Friel had produced a handful of plays for stage and radio in Dublin, Belfast, and on BBC Radio. Friel had been … [Read more...] about Philadelphia, Here I Come!: Production History
Searching for Brian Friel, and His Mythical Ballybeg
Posted initially via The New York Times Irish Repertory Theater’s season-long survey of the playwright’s work prompted our reporter to seek out the Irish town that inspired the imaginary site of so many of his plays. By Laura Collins-Hughes Reporting … [Read more...] about Searching for Brian Friel, and His Mythical Ballybeg
Our Year in Numbers 2023
Happy New Year to you! We here at Irish Rep are so grateful to you—your attendance, engagement, and financial support brings us to our 35th season! This New Year’s we look back on the year and highlight a few of the many wonderful accomplishments and … [Read more...] about Our Year in Numbers 2023
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, 'tis the season of the Irish Rep’s gift guide! In this year’s guide, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite fellow Irish makers. Whether you’re searching for a perfect gift for a loved one or maybe just an extra … [Read more...] about 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Past Event — An Giall
in Amharclann Stiúideo W. Scott McLucas Cuireann Irish Repertory Theatre An Giall, le Brendan Behan Léamh ar an mbunleagan Gaeilge An Giall Le Brendan Behan Comhstiúrtha ag Nicola Ní Mhurchú & Caoimhe Níc Giollarnáith Cóitseáil canúint … [Read more...] about Past Event — An Giall