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Major Irish-German co-production Refuge comes to Lime Tree Theatre from September 24 to 26
Major Irish-German co-production Refuge comes to Lime Tree Theatre from September 24 to 26. Photo: Andreas Etter In collaboration with Lime Tree Theatre/Belltable
Major new Irish-German co-production, Refuge, by Deirdre Kinahan comes to Lime Tree Theatre from September 24 to 26
Acclaimed director Jim Culleton (For Dolores, HEAVEN, On Blueberry Hill) leads this Irish-German co-production of a new work from renowned writer Deirdre Kinahan – REFUGE, a thrilling new play that weaves past, present and future: music and magic. Stories of longing, love and loss tear at the human need to find a place, a home, a refuge.
Refuge will play at the Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable from 24-26th September.
In order to bring this exciting new work to the stage Fishamble: The New Play Company has partnered with the Staatstheater Mainz in Germany, the Pavilion Theatre and Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable.
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The production features an international cast that includes Mary Murray (Cosima, Holy Mary) and Aidan Kelly (Say Nothing, Killing Eve, Poor), with live music and composition performed by Steve Wickham (The Waterboys).
Speaking of this international collaboration, director Jim Culleton said, “Fishamble is thrilled to be part of such a unique international collaboration, co-producing a play about a fascinating Irish/German story, with one of Germany’s top State Theatre companies.
“The model for creating theatre in Germany and Ireland is very different, so it’s been a wonderful adventure with Staatstheater Mainz so far, celebrating our shared commitment to telling stories that matter. We’re so grateful to the Arts Council, Culture Ireland, the Irish Embassy in Berlin, the Irish Consulate in Frankfurt, and Goethe-Institut for their support in making it happen.” Jim Culleton
The production will come to Ireland this Autumn. It will play at the Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable from 24-26th September. A fitting place to start its Irish dates as the play is set in Limerick. Then it will transfer to the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire for its Irish premiere, running from 30th September-11th of October as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. Fishamble will also be hosting an event to celebrate German Unity Day on October 3rd for the matinée performance of REFUGE at the Pavilion Theatre.
Set in 1710, Rathkeale, County Limerick. The Palatine community flees persecution in Germany and is offered land in Ireland that should never have been given. REFUGE traces their journey and explores the enduring connections between displaced communities of the past and those seeking safety today.
The performances of REFUGE in Germany are supported by the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin and the Irish Consulate in Frankfurt. The performances in Ireland in September and October are presented as part of Ireland’s EU Presidency Culture programme. Reading events supported by the Goethe-Institut.
Tickets are available online now through the Lime Tree Theatre website HERE.
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