BY JAMES JOYCE | ADAPTED BY DERMOT BOLGER | DIRECTED BY GRAHAM McLAREN
The Abbey Theatre presents Dermot Bolger’s brilliantly adapted, vibrant version of James Joyce’s classic Ulysses in a thrilling production for theatre. With performances on the Abbey Stage from 2 – 14 October as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival, Ulysses performances will run until 28 October 2017 at the Abbey Theatre.
Bloom’s odyssey becomes a theatrical pandemonium of live music, puppets, dancing, clowning, bowler hats and kazoos. It’sUlysses as you’ve never imagined it before, a superbly theatrical homage to Joyce’s chronicle of Dublin life and the greatest novel of all time.
‘My ideal audience is people who always wanted to read the book but felt daunted. They may be surprised to find that it remains a book about themselves and people they know. They will not leave knowing everything about Joyce, no more than I’ll ever comprehend the fullness of his vision. But I hope they are sufficiently engaged by the human drama; by Bloom’s subtle triumphs; Molly’s all too human contradictions and Stephen’s isolation on the eve of departure, to again start to read this superb chronicle of our capital city: one of the greatest and truest novels of all time.’ – Dermot Bolger
Created by Director of the Abbey Theatre Graham McLaren, Ulysses is absurd, brilliant and full of fun. Fresh from his directorial debut of the sold out smash hit Jimmy’s Hall, Ulysses marks Graham McLaren’s second show at the Abbey Theatre. Graham’s productions of European classics have been seen in London’s West End, ancient Greek amphitheatres, black box studios and on the main stages of national theatres and major festivals across the world.
Theatre goers can expect a cracking good start to their night out in Dublin town which might inspire their own late night adventures in the capital city.
Booking is now open for all dates at abbeytheatre.ie. With over half of tickets already sold, early booking is advised.
The Abbey Theatre continue their popular First Free Previews initiative with Ulysses taking place on 2 October 2017. Ulysses marks the fourth in the First Free Previews series that has seen hundreds of people attending the special performances to date. Queues usually start to form at 4.30pm on the day of the performance. Doors open at 6.30pm with the performance starting at 7.30pm.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
CREDITS
Bryan Burroughs: Lenehan
Faoileann Cunningham: Nosey Flynn / Gertie
Caitríona Ennis: Martha / Milly
Donal Gallery: Stephen Dedalus
Raymond Keane: Buck Mulligan
Janet Moran: Molly Bloom
Garrett Lombard: Blazes Boylan
David Pearse: Leopold Bloom
James Joyce: Written by
Dermot Bolger: Adapted by
Graham McLaren: Director & Set Designer
Jon Beales: Musical Director
Gavin Glover: Puppetry Designer & Maker
Kevin McFadden: Lighting Designer
Ben Delaney: Sound Designer
Niamh Lunny: Costume Designer
BOOKING
Venue: Abbey Theatre, Abbey Street, Dublin 1.
Dates: 2 – 28 October 2017
Dublin Theatre Festival Performances: 2 – 14 October 2017.
First Free preview: 2 October 2017
Preview: 3 October 2017
Times: 7.30pm (Matinees – Saturday 2pm)
Tickets: €13 – €45
Abbey Theatre Booking: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/ulysses/ | 01 87 87 222
Dublin Theatre Festival Booking: www.dublintheatrefestival.com
MORE INFORMATION
Abbey Theatre
Inspired by the revolutionary ideals of its founders and its rich canon of Irish dramatic writing, the Abbey Theatre’s Mission is to imaginatively engage with all of Irish society through the production of ambitious, courageous and new theatre in all its forms. The Abbey Theatre commits to lead in the telling of the whole Irish story, in English and in Irish, and affirms that it is a theatre for the entire island of Ireland and for all its people. In every endeavour, the Abbey Theatre promotes inclusiveness, diversity and equality.
The Abbey Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon