Theatre: Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme (audio described and captioned performance)

A major new co-production of this iconic war play by Frank McGuinness

On 1 July 1916, the 36th (Ulster) Division took part in one of the bloodiest battles in human history. The Battle of the Somme. One hundred years on, the Abbey Theatre presents a major new co-production of Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme directed by Headlong’s Artistic Director, Jeremy Herrin.

This iconic war play by Frank McGuinness is a powerful portrayal of mortality, love and loss. In the extraordinary circumstances of World War 1, eight ordinary men are changed, changed utterly… What more have we to tell each other?

Audio-described and captioned performance: Saturday 17th September, 2pm
ISL performance: Thursday 21st July, 7.30pm
Tickets: €13 – €45 / €13 – €23 Concession.

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