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Imagine Ireland
A year of Irish arts in America 2011

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New Ireland: The Enda Walsh Festival at The Studio Theatre 

 

 

The New Ireland: The Enda Walsh Festival includes productions of three of Enda Walsh's plays - Druid, Ireland's production of Penelope, and Studio's own productions of The Walworth Farce and The New Electric Ballroom.

 

Penelope is closing on Sunday, April 3. Don't miss this critically acclaimed hit. Click here to read reviews and learn more about the show.

Learn more about all the events in the festival here.

Conor McPherson's The Weir at Scena Theatre

 

The Weir at Scena Theatre

 

Scena Theatre presents Conor McPherson's The Weir until 24th April (Thurs. - Sat. 8pm; Sun. 3pm). SCENA's production features three acclaimed, veteran actors who are being brought in from Ireland for this show, plus local talent with deep roots in Irish classics. 

 

H Street Playhouse - 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. 

 

Tickets are from $18 - $40. Visit www.scenatheater.org and click on Tickets. Or reserve by phone at 703-683-2824.  

Craobh Rua at the Kennedy Center

 

Belfast band Craobh Rua will perform on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday, 5th April at 6pm. Further information is here.  

Fragments by Samuel Beckett at the Kennedy Center

 

FragmentsLegendary theater director Peter Brook will stage Fragments, five short sketches or texts by Samuel Beckett at the Kennedy Center from 14th - 17th April. Fragments includes Act without words II, Rough for Theater, Rockaby, Come and Go, and Neither. The production combines "cruelty, laughter, and unexpected tenderness" (The Daily Telegraph).

 

The Kennedy Center would like to extend a special offer for $29 orchestra tickets (regular price $60 - $70).  To take advantage of this offer online, click on the following link: PURCHASE YOUR SPECIALLY PRICED TICKETS ONLINE.

 

If purchasing by phone or in person at the Kennedy Center Box Office, mention code "59625" to receive your discount.  To learn more please visit www.fragmentsdc.com, the Kennedy Center's website devoted to Fragments.

 

Offer valid in orchestra section only. Offer is subject to availability. Not valid in combination with any other offer or on previously purchased tickets. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Service fees may apply.

 
  

Ireland has a long and rich history of craft throughout the ages. The main craft categories are textile making and clothing, pottery and ceramics, jewellery, glass and woodworking and furniture.  The Crafts Council of Ireland and Craft Northern Ireland have designated 2011 as Year of Craft and an exciting year-long programme of activities and events is being planned around the island of Ireland.  Further information from www.craftinireland.com.