McPherson’s Irish Ghost Story Returns | Dublin News
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Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air makes its Irish debut at the Gate Theatre, exploring family dynamics and supernatural elements.
Conor McPherson’s haunting new play The Brightening Air makes its Irish debut at the Gate Theatre, where it premiered in London to rave reviews. Set in a rural Irish home in the 1980s, the story follows a brother and sister living together until their volatile uncle — an excommunicated priest — and their estranged brother, played by Chris O’Dowd as a “complete blackguard,” arrive, stirring up secrets and supernatural forces. O’Dowd, thrilled to return to Dublin after 22 years, calls the role a dream and praises the play’s raw emotional depth. Derbhle Crotty and McPherson, who first debuted at the Gate, celebrate the production’s blend of family drama and eerie mysticism — running until August 30. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8aae7b012ba7a73e
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