Myra's Story

Theatre (drama, dark comedy)

  • Assembly Rooms - Music Hall
  • 13:00
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Northern Ireland
  • Group: Brian Foster Productions Ltd
  • Warnings and additional info: Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, Babies are not allowed in the venue - Children under 2 years
  • 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 are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

The incredible story of middle-aged homeless alcoholic, Myra, living rough on the streets of Dublin. As she begs from passers-by at her regular spot by Ha'Penny Bridge, Myra recreates her rollercoaster backstory. Playing all the characters, acting out all the hilarious, tragic and heartbreaking events in her life that have taken her to this pitiful state. You'll laugh with Myra. You'll cry with Myra. What you'll never do... is forget her. Award-winning! Record-breaking! Described by many as the greatest modern Irish play they've ever seen!

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There is lift access into the performance space. If not taking the lift there are 23 steps into the venue.
  • 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

Dorothy Bruce 27 days ago

The show was amazing with superb acting however, I agree with the person who found the sound system terrible. I felt it was all muffled. When the actress spoke in the male voices, she was very clear. All her other voices were very indistinct...Maybe it was the acoustics in this venue? Increasing the volume may have helped. I saw the show last year in a modern building and heard every word (better sound system)?
I also must comment on the number of audience members that left and returned during the show. When coming down the stairs made no effort to muffle their steps (noisy metal treads). Very distracting and a shame for the actress. Some people had only gone out for drinks…shouldn’t have been allowed back in….

Jo 27 days ago

Brilliant and thought provoking on so many levels

Linda 27 days ago

I had difficulty in making out what the actress said when she was playing the character of Myra . I had no problems when she played male characters or when she spoke about a charity after the play . I do have hearing aids and had them turned on full . A lady behind me in the audience had similar problems as did a few of my friends .

Mags E 29 days ago

Not sure why this show is getting so much hype? Take my hat off to the actress for a sterling performance over 1.5 hours but content needs to be more nuanced. Just the same old... poor background, married as a teenager, oh dear pregnant (unlucky, no condoms then) bad marriage, found drink, thrown on to streets ... need I say more. It's been done a thousand times. It was fine but really could do with more realistic dialogue rather than just feckin when the material runs dry. I'm happy that so many people left with a tear in their een as I was, having parted with almost twenty five quid for a feckin ticket

Gareth 31 days ago

Laughed, Cried, Laughed, Cried, Laughed, Cried. I'm home in Manchester now and I'm still laughing and crying. Go and see this and experience a life you couldn't even imagine!

Henriksen Linda 32 days ago

Whoa, what can one say about this story that hasn’t already been said in previous reviews. If you’re not touched by this story then I don’t envy you one bit. Absolutely, superb acting ( hats off) the story line I’m sure will resonate with many, be them the victim of circumstance or the on-looker. I was mesmerised from the start - leaving with tears running down my face, take plenty hankies. MUST SEE SHOW.

RACHEL 33 days ago

AMAZING! Would highly recommend.

Vinay Kabra 33 days ago

Having travelled the world and up to date with generally up to date with life knowledge, I did not expect to learn too much from shows. However I was pleasantly surprised that I learnt a new perspective on the complexity that is homelessness. I am far more enlightened than I was before!

For the show, the performance was astonishing. I have learnt what incredible acting truly is and how if you are that good, you can draw in your audience and keep them fixated for hours.

Mary Cranston 34 days ago

Wonderful! Myra's story is a must see. There is an important message in Myra's story for us all.

Elinor 34 days ago

Brilliant show! You will laugh with Myra and you will cry with Myra. Go and see this show before it ends - you won't regret it.

Graham Stewart 35 days ago

Absolutely superb, very funny at times but the "beast" got her

Andy 36 days ago

Wonderful, brilliant acting, touching, thought provoking. Many voices and personalities portrayed. Extraordinary. The Best show ever, and my pick of the Fringe for 2024. A must see and definitely recommend to friends, family. Thanks for a great piece of theatre.

Steve McCormick 39 days ago

Outstanding piece of work. Expertly written and even more expertly delivered. An emotional rollercoaster and especially poignant for those from, or close to, poorer/working class backgrounds where the spectre of alcoholism and addiction is for ever present.

If you can directly relate to this story you will love it - pain and all.
If you cannot directly relate to this story, you need it - warts and all.
If you can see yourself in this story, I hope find or have found your path.

Marissa Hall 40 days ago

A fabulous show, vulnerable and thought provoking. Incredible depiction of the different characters.

Gill Bonello 40 days ago

Amazing performance from the actor in this poignant, funny, heartbreaking play. Multiple roles were played by the actor so expertly. It was a powerful story. Would recommend

DG 47 days ago

Outstanding performance playing multiple characters with so much detail and nuance.
Powerful insights and message about real people, homelessness and addiction.
Thank you


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