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Siobhán McSweeney and Ardal O’Hanlon star in a revival of Brian Friel’s award-winning play about a family on the brink of change.

Brian Friel’s Olivier Award-winning drama

Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney stars in a stunning revival of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa at the National Theatre. The Translations playwright’s acclaimed work is an astonishing portrait of a family whose close-knit world changes forever.

In 1936, it is harvest time in County Donegal. Outside the village of Ballybeg, the five Mundy sisters contend with poverty as they raise seven-year-old Michael and care for their Uncle Jack, recently returned from Uganda. As the Festival of Lughnasa gets underway, Pagan and Christian beliefs collide, and the sisters fight, love, dance, and survive.

Dancing at Lughnasa premiered in Dublin in 1990, before transferring to the National Theatre in 1991, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Play. It now returns to the theatre for a striking revival directed by Josie Rourke (Soho Place: As You Like It).

The cast of Dancing at Lughnasa includes Siobhán McSweeney, acclaimed for her work in hit TV series Derry Girls, comedian and Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon.

This searching play drifts through the memories of one family as they face upheavals and challenges in rural Ireland. Book Dancing at Lughnasa tickets to see this remarkable revival back in London.

Performance dates:
26 May 2023 - 27 May 2023
Running time:
2 hours 45 minutes (including an interval)
Venue:
National Theatre - Olivier (See map)
Age recommendation:
No age recommendation has been set. See Audience Notes for content warnings.
Audience Notes:
This play contains haze, swearing and incidents of discriminatory language which some people may find upsetting.
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Latest Audience Reviews

Love the set with the sloping countryside and field behind the cottage. Enjoyed seeing the Derry... More

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leepeddie Top 200 reviewer 25 May 2023

Wonderful performances all around. Beautifully staged. There were a few moments which struck hamm... More

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waynes5 21 May 2023

A very poignant play. Beautifully acted. Great design

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ceebee 13 May 2023

I guess this was stage in the largest theatre at the National because of the star names. However,... More

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katiel16 Top 10 reviewer 06 May 2023
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juliam28 05 May 2023

I think this will get better as the run continues. It needs the cast to feel like they are intima... More

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katiel16 Top 10 reviewer 26 Apr 2023
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