Following the success of the summer season, LIT is transferring two of its plays to the Courtyard Theatre, Hoxton for one week each. The Courtyard is located at Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, London N1 6EU
The Trials of Frankie Flynn
Written by Peter Hammond and Directed by Katherine Reilly. Frankie Flynn is a typical Dub. His life is ordered and he is in control of his wife and grown up children - or so he imagines! Despite being modestly described as 'a bit of fun', The Trails of Frankie Flynn turned out to be an authentic and believable portrayal of a 'typical Dub' into whose funny world we gladly pry - Irish Post
31st August 2010 to 5th September 2010 - 7.30pm
Price: £14 / £10 conc
In the wake of the Saville Report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, comes a play which considers the human dimension of the Northern Ireland question, and uncovers the personal costs of political struggle. Written by John Dunne, and directed by Mary Tynan, Belfast Girl is set in the aftermath of the Good Friday agreement. Annie is the Belfast Girl of the title: a working class protestant who grew up during the troubles. Her marriage to Orangeman Billy is on the rocks, and an unexpected visit from English Catholic Dave, her childhood sweetheart who she hasn’t seen since her teens, brings matters to a head in an explosive manner. Annie’s brother Macca also has his own journey to make, as he has to choose between his best friend and his unionist allegiances on the one hand, and his familial loyalty to his sister on the other.
Belfast Girl is the third incarnation of John Dunne’s play. The previous versions Belfast and A Belfast Boy have both received critical acclaim from the press, and Belfast was a Time Out Critic’s Choice.
7th September 2010 to 12th September 2010 - 7.30pm
Price: £14 / £10 conc
A controversial play about Cromwell's unwelcome visit to Ireland and the lasting impact left on the country. Mixed with songs, ancient and modern, the play explores some of the facts and themes not generally known about the man who toured Ireland with such devastating effect.
Tue-Thu 21-23 September - 8pm @ £5
Wed-Thu 29-30 September - 8pm @ £5
BIG HAND PRODUCTIONS (in association with London Irish Theatre) PRESENT:
“Molly Bloom” by James Joyce
A new and exciting production with music and song performed by Eilin O’Dea and directed by Patrick J Byrne
June 24th London Irish Centre, Camden Square NW1 9XB @ £10 @ 8pm
June 25th The Irish Club, 2-5 Tudor Street, EC4Y 0AA @ @ £10 (£5 members) @ 7.30pm (Meal deal @ £29.50 (£24.50 members). Contact 0207 427 5801 or
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BLOOMSDAY PLUS: 16 June @ London Irish Centre, Camden Square NW1 9XB @ 8pm
A celebration of all things James Joyce featuring readings, songs, sketches and general entertainment.
Holiday Snap! a comedy by Michael Pertwee and John Chapman and Once Bitten/Snuffles, two one act plays @ London Irish Centre, Camden Square NW1 9XB @ 2pm and 8pm.
In association with the Banteer Drama Group (Co. Cork), The action Holiday snap! takes place in the living room of a luxury time-share villa in Portugal where two couples from Ireland have booked the same time-share week! ALSO In association with the Pike Theatre (Banteer, Co. Cork), two one act plays to compliment Holiday Snap! Two days of brilliant theatre from Banteer!
When Henri Fed Oscar by Michael Gannon @ Various venues and dates (in association with Red Mick Theatre)
Thu 22nd April @ London Irish Centre, Camden Square NW1 9XB @ 8pm Fri 23rd April @ The Irish Club, 2-4 Tudor Street EC4Y OAA @ 7.30pm 26/27th April @ Brasserie Toulouse-Lautrec, 140 Newington Butts SE11 4RN 7pm for 7.30pm.
An exploration of the lives of two of the great artists of the late nineteenth century. Set initially in a Paris brothel, the two artists verbally joust and tease about their art. They are kept company by a prostitute, Yvette as well as Louise Weber (the Glutton), a mad cancan dancer. Dinner @ The Irish Club and Brasserie Toulouse-Lautrec.
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