Galway Advertiser 2005/2005_06_30/GA_3006_E1_079.pdf 

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June 30 2005

Galway Advertiser

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Th W e e ek
`Watching the currach on its way to collect turf' (Photo: JM Synge). Image supplied courtesy of The Board of Trinity College Dublin.

Directed by Garry Hynes
18, 21, 25, 28 July | Previews 29 June, 11 July, 8pm

The Shadow of the Glen The Playboy of the Western World
19, 26, 29 July | Previews 30 June, 12 July, 8pm

In a landmark tribute, Druid presents six plays by John Millington Synge as part of the 28th Galway Arts Festival. Enjoy these classic plays as a series of double bills on consecutive days or as a very special experience when, on selected dates, all six plays are presented on the same day.

The Tinker's Wedding The Well of the Saints
22, 27, 30 July | Previews 1, 13, 15 July, 8pm

PREVIEWS THIS THUR, FRI & SUN

Riders to the Sea Deirdre of the Sorrows
16, 20, 23 July | Previews 3, 14 July

The Synge Cycle* (all six plays)
* Don't miss this limited and unique opportunity to enjoy a very special and memorable festival experience during which all six plays can be seen in a single day. Performances commence at 2pm, break for dinner at 4:30pm, re-commence at 6pm with two further brief intervals before concluding at approx 10:30pm.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL TOWN HALL THEATRE
Bookings: Town Hall Theatre 091 569777, Galway Arts Festival 091 566577 Book online at www.galwayartsfestival.com. Tickets: 25 (18 conc.). The Synge Cycle 45 (30 conc.) Previews 15 (The Synge Cycle Previews 25)