Heaven by Eugene O'Brien

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Theatre (new writing, international)

  • Venue 15
    Traverse Theatre - Traverse 2
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  • Aug 26-27
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: Ireland
  • Group: Fishamble
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Heaven is set in County Offaly, Ireland, during the weekend of a local wedding. Mairead and Mal are struggling to keep their marriage together. Perhaps attending a wedding will help, or it might raise questions that are difficult to answer. This poignant, funny, beautiful, new play is full of humanity. Heaven is presented by the Olivier Award-winning Fishamble, written by Eugene O’Brien (Irish Times Best New Play Award winner 2022), and directed by Jim Culleton (Irish Times Best Director Award winner 2019).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

This show has chosen to opt out of audience reviews.

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Across The Arts (4/5 stars) 28 days ago

A production filled with wit, humour and heart.

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North West End UK (4/5 stars) 29 days ago

Consummately done and emotionally true.

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British Theatre Guide (5/5 stars) 40 days ago

Both Ms. Moran and Mr. Bennet are masters of their characters. There's a casualness that is warmly engaging. It is giggling fun to watch them work.

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Theatre Travels (4/5 stars) 40 days ago

The exquisitely written work is funny and bittersweet, with brilliantly skilful performances.

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BritishTheatre.com (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

Beautifully written

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Fest (4/5 stars) 46 days ago

An overwhelmingly compassionate portrait of marriage by the Olivier Award-winning Fishamble.

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Disrupting Stages 47 days ago

Great writing, brilliant performances – this is a must see!

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The Stage (4/5 stars) 47 days ago

Blisteringly effective.

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Lost In Theatreland (4/5 stars) 49 days ago

The brilliance of it lies in a non-deceptive, getting-straight-to-it attitude. It feels refreshingly sober and naked.

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Broadway World (4/5 stars) 49 days ago

Targeted to a more mature audience, the piece is funny in a wistful, sad way, with a commonplace adult humour and generational tensions woven into sadly relatable personalities.

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Fringe Review 50 days ago

The talented Fishamble ensemble bring Eugene O’Brien’s sharp script to life and the piece is highly recommended.

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