Selected Highlights
Ulster American by David Ireland
Description
A very dark comedy from East Belfast's award winning playwright David Ireland (The Lovers - Sky Atlantic, Cyprus Avenue - Royal Court Theatre).
“A line has been crossed…”. A Holywood Actor, an ambitious English director and a Northern Irish playwright meet the evening before rehearsals start on an exciting new play… but will they see eye to eye on it and how far will they go for their views to be heard? A very dark comedy from East Belfast's award winning playwright David Ireland (The Lovers - Sky Atlantic, Cyprus Avenue - Royal Court Theatre).
***** “A satire as timely as it is riotous” - The Guardian
***** “Outrageous and uproarious” - The Times
Contains very strong language, graphic violence, and references to sexual assault.
Running Time: 75 minutes without interval.
Tickets & Pricing
- Admission £20
About The Venue
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 2:00 - 3:15pm
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 2:00 - 3:15pm
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 7:30 - 8:45pm
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