| Live Event
| Drama, Featured

The Alternative: A Play for Ireland

Friday February 16, 2024
- Saturday February 17, 2024
Poster graphic of a woman's face distorted by an overlay of broken glass shards in green, orange, blue and red.
Show Date & Time:
Friday February 16, 8:00pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17, 8:00PM
Ticket Price:

€18/€15 (inclusive of booking fees)

Letterkenny Music and Drama Group

Written by Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney

What if Ireland was still part of the United Kingdom? What if Home Rule had passed? What if there was no War of Independence? No Civil War? No partition? What if the island had only one soccer team?

The year is 2024 and it is the eve of the Referendum. British Prime Minister Ursula Lysaght is returning to her hometown of Dublin to convince voters to Remain. With the threat of chaos in the streets, and personal conflict behind the scenes, the final debate is set to begin at BBC Dublin: Should Ireland leave the UK?

‘An irreverent, hugely entertaining political satire that brilliantly reflects Ireland right here, right now.’ ★★★★★ The Sunday Times

Everything about the show is first rate… stroke of brilliance… very funny. Do not miss this show’ Irish Independent

‘hugely entertaining… One of the cleverest, funniest, Irish political comedies in recent years.’ ★★★★ The Arts Review

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