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Friday, October 12, 2018

Review: Rathmines Road at Abbey Theatre by Chris McCormack

Agonising testimonies: Deirdre Kinahan's new play is a densely plotted exploration of assault and speaking out. The post Review: Rathmines Road at Abbey Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Maga…

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Saturday, October 6, 2018

Review: Everyone’s Fine With Virginia Woolf at Dublin Theatre Festival by Chris McCormack

Unafraid and magnificently surreal: Elevator Repair Service reimagines Albee's classic, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. The post Review: Everyone’s Fine With Virginia Woolf at Dubl…

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Review: The Patient Gloria at Abbey Theatre by Chris McCormack

Phallocentricity gets a beating in Gina Moxley's interrogation of psychotherapy, and a betrayed female patient. The post Review: The Patient Gloria at Abbey Theatre appeared first on Exeunt …

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Review: The Misfits at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Chris McCormack reviews Annie Ryan's topical adaptation of Arthur Miller's American-West novella The Misfits The post Review: The Misfits at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exe…

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Review: The Lost O’Casey at Dublin Theatre Festival by Chris McCormack

Memory loss: ANU and The Abbey Theatre take a lost Seán O'Casey play out for a walk. The post Review: The Lost O’Casey at Dublin Theatre Festival appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Friday, September 21, 2018

Review: Näher….Closer, Nearer, Sooner at Goethe-Institut, Dublin by Chris McCormack

An unsatisfying haunting: Liz Roche's site-specific dance piece summons the literary ghosts of Dublin's Merrion Square The post Review: Näher….Closer, Nearer, Sooner at Goethe-Institu…

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Review: Confirmation at the Lir Academy, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Chris McCormack reviews Xnthony's musical memoir, as part of the Dublin Fringe 2018. The post Review: Confirmation at the Lir Academy, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Review: Boy Child at the New Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

'Be kind. Be wise': Chris McCormack reviews a spoken word performance as part of the Dublin Fringe. The post Review: Boy Child at the New Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Review: Madhouse at Abbey Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

'Smart comedy': Chris McCormack reviews a play about the historic treatment of metal health conditions. The post Review: Madhouse at Abbey Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Review: Unwoman Part III at Samuel Beckett Theatre by Chris McCormack

Nerve-shredding: Chris McCormack reviews a solo performance by Olwen Fouéré, as part of the Dublin Fringe. The post Review: Unwoman Part III at Samuel Beckett Theatre appeared first on Exe…

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Monday, September 10, 2018

Review: AFTER at Project Arts Centre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

From “Shock” to “Acceptance”: Chris McCormack reviews a Dublin Fringe show about the end of everything. The post Review: AFTER at Project Arts Centre, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt…

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Review: Susie and the Story Shredder at Project Arts Centre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Stories are forbidden, but artistry has flourished elsewhere: Chris McCormack reviews a 'wonderful' children's show at the Dublin Fringe. The post Review: Susie and the Story Shredder at Pro…

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Review: Roman Fever at Bewley’s Café Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

A study in dominance: Chris McCormack reviews the stage adaptation of Edith Wharton's short story. The post Review: Roman Fever at Bewley’s Café Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exeu…

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Review: FRNKNSTN at Abbey Theatre by Chris McCormack

Abandonment and despair: Chris McCormack reviews a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece. The post Review: FRNKNSTN at Abbey Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Review: A Skull in Connemara at Olympia Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Chris McCormack reviews Martin McDonagh's bleak comedy about 'pioneering gravediggers, alcoholic priests and corrupt police'. The post Review: A Skull in Connemara at Olympia Theatre, Dubli…

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Monday, August 13, 2018

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Kilkenny Art Festival by Chris McCormack

Content with Hermia? LOL: Chris McCormack reviews a version of Shakespeare's comedy 'that revels in human folly'. The post Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Kilkenny Art Festival ap…

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Review: Idlewild at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Gravediggers: Chris McCormack reviews a play about gangland violence and childhood friendship. The post Review: Idlewild at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Review: Orfeo ed Euridice at Galway International Arts Festival by Chris McCormack

'Hauntingly beautiful': Chris McCormack reviews Gluck's opera as part of this year's festival in Galway. The post Review: Orfeo ed Euridice at Galway International Arts Festival appeared fir…

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Review: Come on Home at the Abbey Theatre by Chris McCormack

'A painful confrontation with an unaccepting place': Chris McCormack reviews Rachel O'Riordan's production of a new play about returning to Ireland after 20 years of family exile. The post R…

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Review: Furniture at Galway International Arts Festival by Chris McCormack

Substance over style: Sonya Kelly has penned three amusing and insightful short plays about home furnishings and their owners. The post Review: Furniture at Galway International Arts Festiva…

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Review: Shelter at Galway International Arts Festival by Chris McCormack

Guided by unbelievable forces: Cristín Kehoe's new play interrogating Ireland lacks focus. The post Review: Shelter at Galway International Arts Festival appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Friday, June 22, 2018

Review: The Snapper at the Gate Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

A wistful trip back: Chris McCormack reviews the second part of Roddy Doyle's Barrytown Trilogy. The post Review: The Snapper at the Gate Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Review: Lovers: Winners and Losers at Pavilion Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Love and playwriting: Chris McCormack reviews Brian Friel's two-part play. The post Review: Lovers: Winners and Losers at Pavilion Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Review: My Son My Son at Project Arts Centre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Boom and bust: Chris McCormack reviews Veronica Dyas' new play inspired by Bertolt Brecht’s The Mother. The post Review: My Son My Son at Project Arts Centre, Dublin appeared first on Exe…

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Review: Hard to be Soft – A Belfast Prayer at Dublin Dance Festival by Chris McCormack

An expression of thanks: choreographer Oona Doherty crafts a religious reflection on her home town. The post Review: Hard to be Soft – A Belfast Prayer at Dublin Dance Festival appeare…

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

Review: Dolores at Dublin Dance Festival by Chris McCormack

Rivetingly dark: Junk Ensemble's dance-theatre reimagining of Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is thrilling and revelatory. The post Review: Dolores at Dublin Dance Festival appeared first on Exeun…

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Monday, May 7, 2018

Review: The Little Prince at Galway Theatre Festival by Chris McCormack

"What is essential is invisible": Morgan Creative's adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novella is handsome and imaginative. The post Review: The Little Prince at Galway Theatre Festiv…

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Review: The Streets Are Ours at Galway Theatre Festival by Chris McCormack

A drama as deluded as its characters: Robert Higgins' debut play goes on an unconvincing journey. The post Review: The Streets Are Ours at Galway Theatre Festival appeared first on Exeunt Ma…

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Review: On Raftery’s Hill at Abbey Theatre, Dublin by Chris McCormack

Pain felt through generations: Marina Carr's play explores psychological trauma and family. The post Review: On Raftery’s Hill at Abbey Theatre, Dublin appeared first on Exeunt Magazin…

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Friday, April 20, 2018

Review: Assassins at the Gate Theatre  by Chris McCormack

Chris McCormack reviews Stephen Sondheim's musical about nine people who attempted to assassinate US presidents The post Review: Assassins at the Gate Theatre  appeared first on Exeunt Maga…

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Saturday, April 14, 2018

Review: Here All Night at the Abbey Theatre by Chris McCormack

A meditation on the writer: Chris McCormack reviews an experimental piece of theatre inspired by Samuel Beckett The post Review: Here All Night at the Abbey Theatre appeared first on Exeunt …

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards