Theatre: The Country Girls at the Abbey Theatre (audio described, touch tour and captioned performance)

Edna O’Brien revisits her era-defining debut novel in a new stage adaptation.

All of Edna O’Brien’s novels published during the 1960s were ruled “indecent and obscene” under the Censorship of Publications Act. This started when the publication of The Country Girls caused outrage. It was banned in Ireland by the authorities and publicly burned by the clergy.

Notoriety quickly turned to fame and this coming of age story of two young women in 1950s Ireland became a best-seller.

The Country Girls is the 2019 Dublin: One City, One Book 2019 Choice.

Irish Sign language interpreted performance: Thursday 4 April, 7:30pm

Touch Tour of Stage and Set: Saturday 6 April, 12:45pm
Audio-described and captioned performance: Saturday 6 April, 2:00pm

Touch Tour
Audiences are invited to attend a touch tour of the set, the stage, props and costumes so that audiences with visual impairments can experience and contextualise the stage. Patrons will explore the space, and may like to handle selected props, costumes, musical instruments and furniture.

Who can take a touch tour?
Touch tours are open to blind and visually impaired theatregoers attending the show plus their companions. Up to 10 people can take a tour.

Booking Information 

How much does it cost?
It is free to customers who have purchased a ticket to for the performance.

How do I book?
Please contact Lisa Farrelly on 01 87 87 222, or email lisa.farrelly@abbeytheatre.ie.