The Blackwater Lightship

01/10/2022

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from The Telegraph
"it would be invidious to single out any one actor for particular praise, so accomplished is the entire ensemble in performing what is a superb and deeply moving adaptation."

30/09/2022

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The terrific ensemble create strong, believable, well-rounded characters in this intense, intimate tale, making for an emotionally engaging, meaty and satisfying performance.
The Blackwater Lightship review: Colm Tóibín’s novel becomes an emotionally engaging, meaty, humorous play

Dublin Theatre Festival: The terrific ensemble create strong, believable, well-rounded characters in this intense, intimate tale

29/09/2022

Great ovations at The Gaiety Theatre for the previews.
Only 5 more performances.
Book now at:
https://dublintheatrefestival.ie/programme/event/the-blackwater-lightship

27/09/2022

Great photo in The Irish Times today from Ros Kavanagh of Rachel O"Byrne & Ruth McCabe.
Preview tonight at The Gaiety Theatre Dublin Theatre Festival

24/09/2022

Some fantastic insight from David Horan about his adaptation of The Blackwater Lightship in todays Irish Times, thanks to Deirdre Falvey.
Catch it in Draiocht Blanchardstown tonight & The Gaiety Theatre from next Tuesday as the opening of this years Dublin Theatre Festival
Blackwater Lightship: ‘The past still has an effect on us in the present’

Colm Tóibín’s novel The Blackwater Lightship is coming to the stage with its tale of impending death and three generations trapped in a house

23/09/2022

Great first show tonight at Draiocht Blanchardstown
Back tomorrow night
Book now at https://draiocht.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173630695

22/09/2022

Looking forward to tomorrow night Draiocht Blanchardstown & next week at The Gaiety Theatre as the Gala premiere of Dublin Theatre Festival

A new adaptation of Colm Toibín's novel looking at the AIDS crisis in 1990's Ireland will premiere during the Dublin Theatre Festival.

21/09/2022

Opening this Friday at Draiocht Blanchardstown for 2 performances only. With a stellar cast including Ruth McCabe (Breakfast on Pluto, My Left Foot) as Dora, Karen Ardiff (Brooklyn, The Unimaginable Sisters) as Lily, Rachel O’Byrne (The Great Gatsby, A Christmas Carol) as Helen, David Rawle (Moone Boy) as Declan, Donncha O’Dea (Fair City) as Larry, Will O’Connell (Red Rock, Little Women) as Paul, Billie Traynor (Frank, Ros na Rùn) as Essie.
Book now at:
https://draiocht.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173630695

18/09/2022

The brilliant Ruth McCabe chatting to Paul Ryder & Ray Foley on IrelandAM Dublin Theatre Festival The Gaiety Theatre Draiocht Blanchardstown

12/09/2022

Will O'Connell, David Rawle & Donncha O'Dea featuring in the world premiere of The Blackwater Lightship by adapted & directed by David Horan
Draiocht Blanchardstown Friday 23 & Saturday 24 September
The Gaiety Theatre from Tuesday 27 Sept to Sunday 2 October as the Gala opening of Dublin Theatre Festival

04/09/2022

Great new photos from Pat Redmond along with super designs from Maree Kearns, Lauren Murphy & Val Sherlock
23/ 24 September at Draiocht Blanchardstown
27 September to Sunday 2 October at The Gaiety Theatre as part of Dublin Theatre Festival
World Premiere Thursday 29 September