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Galway's internationally renowned Druid Theatre Company will bring their highly anticipated latest production, Tom Murphy's The House, to the Town Hall Theatre this September.
Rehearsals are currently underway with a cast of 11 incredible Irish actors, led by Druid Ensemble stalwarts Marie Mullen and Marty Rea, with six actors making their Druid stage debut.
This will be their third production of the year. The company has held a long history with the late writer, which began in the 1980s, when he became their writer-in-association.&nbsp;
Their work together includes the world premieres of Conversations on a Homecoming, Bailegangaire and Brigit, as well as the acclaimed play cycle DruidMurphy.
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<h4>The House by Tom Murphy</h4>
It’s summer in 1950s Ireland and Mrs de Burca can sense the beginning of an end. With her health failing and her three daughters making their own way in the world, it’s time to sell the family home.
Down the town, a generation of young men have returned from the building sites of England to haunt the streets for a few weeks. Among them is Christy Cavanagh, a man with cash in his pockets, fond memories of a childhood spent with the De Burca family, and a plan to buy their house.
In Tom Murphy’s classic play, the hopes and dreams of Christy and the De Burca family entwine as they battle with their pasts and fight for their futures, in a tense drama of desire, belonging and possession.

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<h4>Dates &amp; Tickets</h4>
GALWAY
Town Hall Theatre
14 – 21 September 2024
DUBLIN
Dublin Theatre Festival at Gaiety Theatre
26 September – 6 October 2024
There will be a range of accessible performances of The House including Irish Sign Language, Audio Description and Captions.&nbsp;
Company
The House features a large ensemble cast, including two members of the Druid Ensemble and six actors making their Druid stage debut.
Among the creative team, they are delighted to be working with three recipients of The Marie Mullen Bursary.
<h4>CAST</h4>
<ul>
<li>Louise de Burca: Jessica Dunne Perkins</li>
<li>Kerrigan: Darragh Feehely</li>
<li>Peter: Liam Heslin</li>
<li>Goldfish: Colm Lennon</li>
<li>Tarpey: Andrew Macklin</li>
<li>Susanne de Burca: Amy Molloy</li>
<li>Mrs de Burca: Marie Mullen</li>
<li>Marie de Burca: Rachel O’Byrne</li>
<li>Bunty: Donncha O’Dea</li>
<li>Christy Cavanagh: Marty Rea</li>
<li>Jimmy: Cathal Ryan</li>
</ul>
<h4>CREATIVE TEAM</h4>
<ul>
<li>Director: Garry Hynes</li>
<li>Set and Co-Costume Design: Francis O'Connor</li>
<li>Co-Costume Design: Clíodhna Hallissey</li>
<li>Lighting Design: James F. Ingalls</li>
<li>Sound Design: Sinéad Diskin</li>
<li>Composer: Conor Linehan</li>
<li>Casting Director: Amy Rowan</li>
<li>Associate Director: Sarah Baxter</li>
<li>Assistant Sound and Music: Martha Knight</li>
</ul>
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Rehearsals Underway for New Druid Theatre Play This September

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