The Tom Murphy season at the National Theatre, as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival, marks Murphy's contribution to Irish theatre. It runs from October 1st to 14th and comprises five full productions and a rehearsed reading of Famine, directed by Patrick Mason, on Sunday October 14th.
There are other events and initiatives, including a public interview with Murphy by Michael Billington (Sunday 7th) and a concert of music from his plays. A symposium, Talking about Tom Murphy, is on October 5th and 6th at Trinity College. For details, www.abbeytheatre.ie or phone the Abbey Theatre literary department at 01-8872200.
A Whistle in the Dark (at the Abbey), directed by Conall Morrison, with Gary Lydon, Cathy Belton and Don Wycherley
The Gigli Concert (at the Abbey), directed by Ben Barnes with Mark Lambert, Owen Roe and Catherine Walsh
The Morning After Optimism (at the Peacock), directed by Gerard Stembridge, with Mikel Murfi, Laura Murphy, Alan Leech and Jasmine Russell
The Sanctuary Lamp (at the Peacock), directed by Lynn Parker, featuring Stephen Brennan, Sarah Jane Drummey, James Greene and Frank McCusker
Bailegangaire (at the Peacock) directed by Tom Murphy, featuring Jane Brennan, Derbhle Crotty and Pauline Flanagan