The Cripple of Inishmaan

By Martin McDonagh

Directed by Ron Frederickson

November 15-November 18

Studio 115 - Map

Set in the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland, this dark comedy tells the tale of a Hollywood film crew’s arrival to make a documentary about life on the islands, and a crippled orphan who gets a part in the film, much to the dismay of the other townspeople. 

The University of Utah Department of Theatre presents THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, a dark Irish comedy, November 15-18, in Studio 115.  Set in the Aran Islands in the 1930's, Martin McDonagh’s play links to the real life story of a Hollywood film crew's trip to the islands to make a documentary about life there.  When a crippled orphan lands a part in the film, the blunt townspeople are dismayed.  Their cruel yet hilarious interactions make cripple Billy's attempt to escape the poverty-stricken island a heartbreakingly funny odyssey.  Studio 115 is located in the Performing Arts Building, just west of the Campus Bookstore.  Show times are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $9 general admission, $7 for University faculty and staff, and $5 for students, and are available through Kingsbury Ticket Office (581-7100).  A small handling fee will be added to the price of each ticket.

Performances in Studio 115 run Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, matinees at 2:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets for all Department of Theatre productions

are available through Kingsbury Ticket Office, 581-7100 or www.kingtix.com

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