W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre, presented in association with Co-Motion Media
by J.M. Synge
adapted & directed by Joe O’Byrne
starring Brendan Conroy
June 15 – August 6, 2017
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The Aran Islands is a compelling adaptation by Joe O’Byrne of John Millington Synge’s classic work. In 1898, upon the advice of W.B. Yeats, Synge went to live among the islanders to “express a life that has never found expression.’’ In this grey, sea-battered landscape, full of mist and wild rain, hearth is home and storytellers regale with tales by the fire; here Synge found inspiration for many later works including The Playboy of the Western World and Riders to the Sea. Brendan Conroy, one of Ireland’s finest actors, captures the spirit of Synge and of this bleakly primitive, mystical land on the West Coast of Europe. In the great history of Irish storytelling, The Aran Islands is a haunting and transporting experience built around an incredible performance.
“a hypnotic performance… Conroy beautifully captures the islanders as he takes us on an intimate journey. For those 100 minutes, you feel transported back in time.” –Huffington Post
★★★★★ “A visceral and memorable portrait” -BlogCritics
“a pleasure… Conroy slides in and out of the voices and physical characterizations of the storytellers and their subjects with understated style and panache.” –Talkin’ Broadway
Support for this production is provided by Culture Ireland.
Creative Team:
set design: Margaret Nolan
costumes: Marie Tierney
lighting design: Joe O’Byrne
original music: Kieran Duddy
stage manager: Michael Palmer