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The Plough and The Stars
A modern re-interpretation of Seán O’Casey’s classic, exploring the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland through a contemporary lens.
11 – 18 April 2026
“When war comes to Ireland she must welcome it as she would welcome the Angel of God!”
This re-interpretation of Seán O’Casey’s masterpiece (part of the renowned ‘Dublin Trilogy’) explores the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland through a modern lens.
- Tickets: From £15
- Running time: 2hr 30mins (incl. interval)
- Age guidance: 12+
- Content guidance: smoking, loud gunshots and explosions, physical and domestic violence, death, and use of stage blood
Performance dates & times:
- Sat 11 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
- Tue 14 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
- Wed 15 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
- Thu 16 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
- Fri 17 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
- Sat 18 Apr 2026, 2.30pm (Matinee)
- Sat 18 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
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Next: Saturday 11 April 2026
Also on: Tuesday 14 April 2026Wednesday 15 April 2026
Thursday 16 April 2026
Friday 17 April 2026
Saturday 18 April 2026
More dates available. Check the events calendar for all dates.
Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol
Price: From £15
From 7.30pm
Theatre Royal, King Street
Bristol
BS1 4ED
T: 0117 987 7877
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