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Irish Repertory Theatre
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April 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment

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Beginning April 27th the Irish Repertory Theatre presents a performance on screen of their 2019 production Little Gem filmed remotely from New York, London, and Connecticut. Also, enjoy the opportunity to watch any or all of the Irish Rep's ten recent performances. Little Gem April 27th - May 9th By Elaine MurphyDirected by Marc Atkinson … [Read more...] about Irish Repertory Theatre
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@ Home Winter Festival

January 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment

The Irish Repertory Theatre begins its Theatre @ Home Winter Festival on Tuesday with its first of nine different productions that will run between January 26th - February 21st with each production playing at four different times throughout the month. MOLLY SWEENEY Molly Sweeney has lived in happy, capable, and independent darkness since she was ten months old. When … [Read more...] about The Irish Rep’s Theatre
@ Home Winter Festival

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