Festive Friends Event – Abbey Theatre – Backstage Tour, Food, Wine & Play

RHA Friends

€55.00
On 14 Dec, 2022

The RHA Friends are invited to a Special Festive Friends event for the last event of the year. Beginning with a backstage tour of the Abbey Theatre, then an assortment of food and wine in the Abbey bar, ending in a showing of award winning play 'The Long Christmas Dinner', on the Peacock Stage at the Abbey.
Places limited - early booking advised.

4.15pm – 5pm : The Backstage Tour of the Abbey Theatre is an opportunity to get up-close with our history, the building, and the design and detail of the Abbey’s current productions. Discover the story and significance of Ireland’s national theatre through their portrait and artwork collection. Explore the Abbey and Peacock theatres, behind-the-scenes of the shows on stage, and the work that takes place in the backstage areas.  

5pm – 6.25pm: After the tour we will have a private function in the Abbey Theatre with a beautiful selection of food and wine for the Friends to help themselves to.

6.30pm – 7.30pm: The Friends can enjoy showing of award winning play – The Long Christmas Dinner on the Peacock Stage.

Nominated for Best Production, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Best Lighting and Best Supporting Actress at the 2022 Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards, The Long Christmas Dinner returns to the Peacock stage this Christmas

A gift-wrapped seasonal gem, in this meditation on togetherness and separation, birth and death, we visit successive generations of the Bayard family at their Christmas dinner table spanning a period of 90 years.

This heart-warming family drama happens over a seamless 50 minutes.

€55 per Person – This covers tour, food, wine and play.

Places are limited so early booking advised.

PAYMENTS: Friends Co-ordinator, Michelle Considine will contact you regarding payments after you book your place.

Exclusively for RHA Friends.

Images:

The Long Christmas Dinner – credit Ros Kavanagh

Abbey Theatre tours – credit Ste Murray

  • Date:

    14 Dec, 2022
    BOOK HERE

  • Time:

    4.15pm - approx 7.40pm

  • Price:

    €55

  • Info:

    Visitor Safety

    We look forward to welcoming you at the RHA.

    Opening Times

    Gallery Hours:
    Mon – Sat: 11 – 17
    Sun: 12 – 17
    Wed Late Opening: 11 – 18.30

    Office Hours:
    Mon – Fri: 10 – 17

    Admission Always Free. Donations Always Welcome.

    Getting Here

    15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, D02 A213
    Tel: +353 (0)1 661 2558
    Email: info@rhagallery.ie

    The Royal Hibernian Academy is located in the city centre of Dublin, adjacent to the National Gallery of Ireland and National Museum of Ireland and within close proximity to a wide variety of public transport services, such as Dublin Bus (Routes: 39A, 46A and 145) and Dart (Pearse Dart Station).

    Access

    There is plenty of parking available in the neighbourhood and the RHA is fully wheelchair accessible.

    Cafe

    Margadh RHA is a speciality food and wine outlet from the people behind Margadh Howth, Mamó Restaurant, Elm Epicurean and Barrow Market. The wine bar serves morning fare, lunch, hampers and gifts.

    Tues – Sat: 9 – 15
    Sun: 12 – 17

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