The National Theatre's fall remounting of Briel Friel鈥檚 Translations began previews October 15 for a run through December 18. A sold-out hit at the National in 2018, the Ian Rickson鈥揹irected production will feature original cast members Dermot Crowley, Ciar谩n Hinds, Seamus O鈥橦ara, Judith Roddy, and Rufus Wright.
Joining the cast are and Les Mis茅rables star Fra Fee, as well as Jack Bardoe, Li谩dan Dunlea, Amy Molloy, and Julian Moore-Cook.
Set in Donegal, Ireland, in 1833, Translations examines the turbulent relationship between England and Ireland as cultural imperialism threatens to erase the Gaelic language.
Translations has set and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Neil Austin, and music by Stephen Warbeck sound design by Ian Dickinson. Anna Morrissey is movement director.
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