2013 DruidMurphy Tour

★★★★★ THE FINANCIAL TIMES “Murphy is, I suspect, the greatest dramatist writing in English.”

Winner of Best Production at the Irish Times Irish Theatre awards, the theatrical highlight of 2012 is back! Hot on the heels of widespread international critical acclaim, Druid presents this rare opportunity to see these two remarkable plays by Tom Murphy in repertory. Hailed by The New York Times as “epic theatre making”, by The Irish Times as “world-class”, The Daily Telegraph goes on to say “attendance should be obligatory”.

This is a must-see event. DruidMurphy has already been a sell-out success on tour and is guaranteed to be the hot ticket again this season. Early booking advised

Presented in association with the NASC network and supported by an Arts Council touring grant.

DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy was a co-production with Quinnipiac University Connecticut, NUI Galway, Lincoln Center Festival and Galway Arts Festival.

How to Book Tickets

To book tickets, click here. See the shows individually or see both together with a special combination ticket offer. Early booking advised.

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Performances take place in Galway | Tralee | Dublin | Portlaoise | Ennis | Letterkenny | Longford | Dún Laoghaire | Limerick

DruidMurphy: Conversations on a Homecoming & A Whistle in the Dark

DruidMurphy: Conversations on a Homecoming
County Galway in the 1970s and even the humble small-town pub can be a magnet for dreamers. Now in his 30s, and over a long drinking session on a winter’s evening, Michael – recently returned from New York after a ten year absence – has a reunion with old friends in “The White House”. He was the one member among them who got away to live the dream and now he’s back.

DruidMurphy: A Whistle in the Dark
It’s 1960 and Michael Carney is an Irish emigrant living in Coventry, England, with his new wife Betty. Michael has integrated well into English society, but the same can’t be said of his wild brothers who are lodging with him. Tensions boil over after the arrival of his father and youngest brother from home.

What the Critics Say About DruidMurphy

In 2012, Druid presented its most ambitious project to date. DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy was a major celebration of one of our most respected living playwrights and consisted of Conversations on a Homecoming, A Whistle in the Dark and Famine. DruidMurphy played to widespread critical acclaim in Ireland, the UK and the US. To read some of the reviews and interviews click here.

5 STARS ★★★★★ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH “attendance should be obligatory”

5 STARS ★★★★★ THE FINANCIAL TIMES “Murphy is, I suspect, the greatest dramatist writing in English.”

5 STARS ★★★★★ WHATSONSTAGE.COM “a high-five… highlight of the year so far.”

4 STARS ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN “richly rewarding event”

THE NEW YORK TIMES – “As always with this remarkable company, the acting is of a quality to leave you dumbstruck with admiration.”

THE IRISH TIMES – “a riveting, shattering and deeply necessary journey.”

IRISH INDEPENDENT – “It is a privilege to watch theatre of such indelible quality.”

Druid would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Arts Council in funding this production and the tour.

Below is the full schedule for the DruidMurphy 2013 Irish NASC tour.
Book tickets online, or by phone, directly with each venue. For any other queries, please contact the Druid office on +353 (0) 91 568 660

April 12 – 20 | Galway, Town Hall Theatre

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 91 569 777.
€25/€22 OR €45/€38 for a combination ticket to see both plays.

April 23 – 27 | Tralee, Siamsa Tíre

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 66 712 3055.
€26/€23 OR €46/€39 for a combination ticket to see both plays.

April 30 – May 11 | Dublin, The Gaiety Theatre

Book Tickets Online Here or call 0818 719388.
Full price tickets €15 – €40 (individual plays). Please contact the
box office for concession tickets.

Combination ticket to see both plays. 10% off full price tickets – limited availability. Please contact the box office to avail of this offer.

May 14 – 18 | Portlaoise, Dunamaise

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 57 866 3355.
€25/€22 OR €45/€38 for a combination ticket to see both plays.

May 21 – 25 | Ennis, glór

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 65 684 3103.
€25/€22 OR €45/€38 for a combination ticket to see both plays.

May 28 – June 1 | Letterkenny, An Grianán

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 74 91 20777.
€25/€20 OR €45/€38 for a combination ticket to see both plays.

June 4 – 8 | Longford, Backstage

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 43 33 47 888.
€25/€22 OR €45/€38 for a combination ticket to see both plays.

June 11 – 15 | Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 1 231 2929.
€26/€23 OR €46/€39 for a combination ticket to see both plays.

June 18 – 22 | Limerick, Lime Tree Theatre

Book Tickets Online Here or call +353 (0) 61 774774.
€26/€22 OR €45 for a combination ticket to see both plays.