‘an experiential immersion in the Donegal Gaeltacht with a pre-performance visit to
the early 19 th century Glentornan ghost village, plus a silent prelude followed by the
actors’ performed-readings next a turf-lit fire’
Shuttle bus visit to Glentornan Ghost Village 5 minutes away– bus leaves
promptly every 15 mins from 5.30pm-7pm (or 1.45 & 2pm for matinees).
Journey included in ticket price but you must book your time to access your
seat.
Silent Prelude at 7pm (evening performances only)
Performed Readings at 7.30pm and 2.30pm
Next to The Weaver’s Cottage, Dunlewey Centre by Lake Dunlewey.
August 22, 23,24,25 at 7.30pm. August 23 & 25 at 2.30pm (NB: Matinee
performances will be held in the Weaver’s Cottage at the Dunlewey Centre).
Come to Dunlewey village under the magisterial Errigal mountain and experience
Brian Friel’s Translations in the environs of the Donegal Gaeltacht. In a large room
with a turf-lit fire and under atmospheric rafters, seven of Ireland’s leading actors will
perform-read the play (in English); each actor has been cast because they can also
speak Gaeilge. The Irish actors will be joined by two English actors for the roles of
Yolland and Lancey. Prior to the performance, the audience will have a special
opportunity to cross the lake to one of Ireland’s hidden 19 th century ghost villages
(the play was set in 1833), Glentornan, and eves drop on a Seanachí (storyteller), an
elegiac experience. A half hour before the evening performed readings, there will be
a silent prelude in and around the 19 th century Weaver’s Cottage and courtyard after
which you will follow the actors to your seats in the indoor performance space.
Stage Director: Conall Morrison
Mise En Scène: DoranBrowne; Mise En Scene Producer: Margaret Kelly
Festival Producer: Jonathan Burgess
Scene Setting: The performances will happen in a place of two languages, in a
valley between Mt. Errigal and Glenveigh’s National Park with its Poisoned Glen at
the head of Dunlewey Lake. Arts Over Borders’ presentations take in an early 19 th
century ghost village, an old Weaver’s Cottage and outhouses of turf sheds and
byres.
Cast: To be announced in July
A Community CoPresentation with the Dunlewey Centre, An Amharclann
Gweedore,
Tickets: €25 and €19.80 (Concession)
Time-Travel Tickets: (same price)
Buy your Translations Time-Travel Ticket as in the chronology of the play for Act 1
August 22nd , Act 2 Scene 1 August 24th and Act 2 Scene 2 August 25. Only a limited
edition of tickets will be allocated.
