Photo Gallery: Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme

July 1st 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles in human history. As part of the commemorations the Abbey Theatre present this major new production of Frank McGuinness’s classic war drama which tells the story of eight soldiers from Ulster and the terrible toil that war takes on them.

This iconic war play is a powerful portrayal of mortality, love and loss.

The play comes to An Grianán for two performances only – Fri 29 and Sat 30 July and is the major drama highlight of our 2016 season. There is local interest too as two of the cast are from Donegal – Sean McGinley and Letterkenny born actor Iarla McGowan, and of course Frank McGuinness is from Donegal.

The following images from the production are by photographer Johan Persson.

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME,              , Writer -  FRANK MCGUINNESS, DIRECTED BY JEREMY HERRIN, Headlong, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, UK, 2016, Credit: Johan Persson/

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

 

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme is a co-production by the Abbey Theatre with Headlong, Citizens Theatre and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse. Co-presented by the Lyric Theatre.

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