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Rory & the Devil

ensemble theatre · by David McElwee · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America

world premiere
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ADRA GRAVES certified reviewer June 09, 2019
tagged as: Ireland · Irish · troubles · whiskey · drama
Really enjoyed this, which takes place over the course of an evening in a bar in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. It was well-acted by the cast, who clearly gave it 100%, and the story is full of surprises. Well worth seeing.... full review
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JESSE PORTER certified reviewer June 09, 2019
A bold and ambitious script beautifully articulated by spellbinding performances by all six cast members. Can't recommend highly enough this engrossing new drama -- it's a truly arresting and devastating ninety minutes.... full review
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AMY DELLAGIARINO certified reviewer June 10, 2019
Equal parts humorous and haunting, "Rory and the Devil" is 90 minutes of straight up good, captivating theatre. Littered with a slew of excellent performances, this show deserves a real run in a real theatre.... full review
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LUCY GILLESPIE certified reviewer June 10, 2019
Exquisite writing, beautiful performances. A lyrical, sensitive, and powerful story that will stay with you. ... full review
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TARA HOPKINS certified reviewer June 11, 2019
I really enjoyed this show! And Jennifer Lane Oakley was so much fun to watch playing the strong and sexy Mary Friel.. ... full review
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BRIAN CAELLEIGH certified reviewer June 26, 2019
A strong Fringe entry by playwright David McElwee, with excellent performances and a moving story. Add this to your "must see" list if you can find tickets and time.... full review
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JESSICA DURDOCK MORENO certified reviewer June 26, 2019
tagged as: Ireland · IRA · Irish · british · Vietnam · 1970's · feminism · Feminist · play · ensemble · Twist · ghosts · mythology · poetry · storytelling · powerful
An excellent and riveting play with a gorgeous script, brilliant cast, and transporting setting. ... full review
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ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 08, 2019
A mesmerizing ode to the art of storytelling brought to lucrative life by a playwright immersed in history and a cast at the tops of their collective games. A must see. A phenomenal piece or contemporary theatre. ... full review
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STEPHEN DEGROODT certified reviewer June 09, 2019
I'm very impressed with the skill of playwright and director David McElwee. His debut of Rory and the Devil revealed a gift for writing and command of language. To present the 1970s political turmoil of Northern Ireland in all its complexities within a compelling and personable story is not easy yet he succeeded beautifully.... full review
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CAROLINA BONETTI certified reviewer June 13, 2019
A dark comedy you don't want to miss. ... full review
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