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Abbey Theatre's Centenary Show Faces Criticism Amidst Emotion

3/10/2026

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The Abbey Theatre's production of Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars marks its centenary.
The production reflects Dublin's tenement life during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Directed by Tom Creed, the stark plywood set draws criticism for undercutting the historical context, and the production struggles with cohesion.
Kate Gilmore as Nora Clitheroe delivers emotional depth, and the run continues through April 30, 2026.

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Story summary

The Abbey Theatre's production of Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars marks its centenary.
The production reflects Dublin's tenement life during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Directed by Tom Creed, the stark plywood set draws criticism for undercutting the historical context, and the production struggles with cohesion.
Kate Gilmore as Nora Clitheroe delivers emotional depth, and the run continues through April 30, 2026.