Roscommon Roscommon Arts Centre 8 - 10 February 2024
In the spring of 2024, Druid will tour Ireland with Sean O’Casey’s classic play The Shadow of a Gunman.
Set against the backdrop of the Irish War of Independence, and by turns tragic and comic, O’Casey’s The Shadow of a Gunman is the tale of an ambitious young woman who dreams of a life beyond her Dublin tenement with the mysterious neighbour downstairs.
Directed by Garry Hynes, The Shadow of a Gunman features Druid Ensemble members Rory Nolan and Marty Rea, alongside Gabriel Adewusi, Clare Barrett, Caitríona Ennis, Bosco Hogan, Sean Kearns, Robbie O’Connor and Catherine Walsh.
This five-star production was first produced in 2023 as part of DruidO’Casey, Druid’s play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy, which also includes The Plough and the Stars and Juno and the Paycock.
DruidO’Casey broke box office records when it was announced in early 2023 and sold out weeks in advance so early booking is strongly recommended for this national tour of The Shadow of a Gunman.
Show Info
Praise for DruidO'Casey
WINNER: Garry Hynes, Best Director, UK Theatre Awards
Recommended by: The New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Time Out New York
Best Theatre of 2023: New York Magazine, The Observer, Irish Mail on Sunday, The Irish Examiner (Joe Duffy), The Arts Review
★★★★★
‘a revelation ... magnificent’
The Observer
★★★★★
‘Druid Theatre’s staging unearths unexpected dimensions in the three plays’
Financial Times
★★★★★
‘[an] irresistible combination of dazzling stagecraft and visionary theatrical daring’
The Stage
★★★★★
‘Druid triumphs yet again ... spectacular’
Irish Mail on Sunday
★★★★★
‘a thrilling experiment in epic theatre’
New York Stage Review
★★★★★
‘brilliant ... astonishing ... perfection’
Front Row Center
‘the season’s most exciting international visit’
The New Yorker
‘astonishing’
The Wall Street Journal
‘incredibly funny, relentlessly tragic ... a rare thrill’
New York Magazine
‘a treasure hall of shocking tableaux and stirring poetry, not a second wasted’
Observer (New York)
‘magnificent ... a monumental undertaking ... a truly memorable experience’
Sunday Independent (Emer O'Kelly)
‘superb ... immense’
Sunday Independent (Colin Murphy)
‘Druid's big guns deliver a delicious barrage of O'Casey’
Irish Independent
★★★★
‘a brilliant ensemble cast brings Garry Hynes’ vision to life’
The Irish Times (Sara Keating)
‘DruidO’Casey made an outstanding debut ... magnificent’
The Irish Times (Deirdre Falvey)
‘Druid’s magnificent new staging of the O’Casey trilogy should be a source of national pride ... a unique national epic’
The Irish Times (Fintan O'Toole)
‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ... engaging and thought-provoking’
Exeunt NYC
★★★★
‘a significant achievement by Hynes and her superb ensemble ... magnificent’
The Irish Examiner
★★★★
‘the theatrical event of the year ... crucial, contemporary and relevant’
The Arts Review
‘magnificent production breathes new life into O’Casey’s plays’
Connacht Tribune
‘worth moving heaven and earth to try to get a ticket’
Irish Farmers Journal
★★★★
‘a poignant epic about Dublin residents living on the edges of the revolutionary period’
Feeling Good
‘the performances ... are nothing short of exceptional’
Interludes
‘a masterful undertaking ... a triumph’
Theater Pizzazz
‘Galway's renowned Druid Theatre Company reorders Seán O'Casey's Dublin Trilogy to stunning effect’
TheaterScene
‘glorious ... sublime ... the quality of the acting and direction is second to none’
Alan in Belfast
1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)
Tralee
Siamsa Tíre
Wed 21 Feb 11.30am
€15 per student (free tickets for teachers)
To book, please contact the venue box office directly on 066 7123055 or boxoffice@siamsatire.com
Dublin
Gaiety Theatre
Thu 21 Mar 12pm
To book, please contact the venue box office directly on groups@gaietytheatre.com
Cork
The Everyman
Wed 14 Feb 7.30pm
This performance is now sold out
Galway
Town Hall Theatre
Thu 14 Mar 8pm
To book, please email thtsales@galwaycity.ie and request ISL seats
Cork
The Everyman
Tuesday 13 March
A post-show discussion with cast members, following the 7.30pm performance, hosted by Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy
Dublin
Gaiety Theatre
Thursday 21 March
A post-show discussion with cast members and director Garry Hynes, following the 7.30pm performance, hosted by Catriona Crowe
Please note that this production features depictions of violence and war, with gunshots and loud noises
Age suitability: 12+
All tour venues are fully accessible.
Please visit each venue's website for more information:
Roscommon - Roscommon Arts Centre
Cork - The Everyman
Limerick - Lime Tree Theatre
Tralee - Siamsa Tíre
Wexford - National Opera House
Ennis - Glór
Longford - Backstage Theatre
Sligo - Hawk's Well Theatre
Claremorris - Town Hall Theatre
Galway - Town Hall Theatre
Dublin - Gaiety Theatre
Credits
- Gabriel Adewusi
- Clare Barrett
- Caitríona Ennis
- Bosco Hogan
- Sean Kearns
- Rory Nolan
- Robbie O’Connor
- Marty Rea
- Catherine Walsh
- Director Garry Hynes
- Set and Costume Design Francis O'Connor
- Co-Costume Design Clíodhna Hallissey
- Lighting Design James F. Ingalls
- Sound Design Gregory Clarke
- Movement Director David Bolger
- Composer and Musical Director Conor Linehan
- Casting Director Amy Rowan
- Hair and Make-Up Design Gráinne Coughlan
- Associate Director Sarah Baxter
- Assistant Director Katie O’Halloran
- Assistant Lighting Designer Suzie Cummins
Production Photos
Dates & Tickets
Cork The Everyman 13 - 14 February 2024
Limerick Lime Tree Theatre 16 - 17 February 2024
Tralee Siamsa Tíre 20 - 21 February 2024
Wexford National Opera House 23 February - 24 April 2024
Ennis Glór 28 February 2024
Longford Backstage Theatre 1 - 2 March 2024
Sligo Hawk's Well Theatre 5 - 6 March 2024
Claremorris Town Hall Theatre 8 - 9 March 2024
Galway Town Hall Theatre 12 - 16 March 2024
Dublin Gaiety Theatre 21 - 24 March 2024
a revelation ... magnificent
The Observer on DruidO'Casey
a thrilling experiment in epic theatre
New York Stage Review on DruidO'Casey
Druid triumphs yet again ... spectacular
Irish Mail on Sunday on DruidO'Casey