Irish playwright Enda Walsh had a bit of a New York moment in January, with the joint stagings of two of his plays.
In Manhattan, his 1996 play Disco Pigs is being revived for its 20th anniversary at the Irish Repertory Theater, starring Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch and Colin Campbell as the drama’s sole characters, Runt and Pig. The play, which has ben extended through … [Read more...] about Hibernia Arts:
Enda Walsh Gets a Revival and a Premiere
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Kennedy Center Gold Medal in the Arts goes to Ireland
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented its annual Gold Medal in the Arts to five formidable names linked with the Irish arts community in June. In a gala ceremony held at Farmleigh in Dublin, the awards were presented to classical flutist Sir James Galway (who appeared on The Lord of the Rings soundtrack); musician Van Morrison; actor and director Fiona Shaw; … [Read more...] about Kennedy Center Gold Medal in the Arts goes to Ireland