Dublin Carol
by Conor Mcpherson

Name: Dublin Carol
Brand: Conor Mcpherson
SKU: 9781780014074
Rating: 3.49 (90 reviews)

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45 minsBritish

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about 'Dublin Carol'. Many appreciate its character-driven narrative and depth, particularly praising it as a rich psychological study of alcoholism. However, some find the story lacking in engagement, feeling that it relies too heavily on dialogue with little action. Overall, it's seen as a play that resonates well with actors but may leave some audience members wanting more.

Character-driven narrativePowerful psychological themesGreat for actorsLacks engaging plotSlow and dialogue-heavy

Synopsis

A magical, compelling play from the author of The Weir.

Present day Dublin.

Christmas Eve.

Undertaker John Plunkett is sharing memories of funerals over the years and dispensing advice to his young assistant.

But the arrival of his daughter Mary - estranged, grown-up - shows him the time has come to face up to his own disastrous past.

Otherwise, he will never be able to create some kind of truce with his fear of the future.

'a theatrical spellbinder' - Daily Telegraph

'McPherson's short play is excellent: tough on love and the causes of love; profoundly sympathetic and damning about the denizens of the drunk tank.' - Time Out

ThemesEnglish, Irish, Scottish, Welsh General Humanities -> Theatre -> Special Topics