"Dancing as if language had surrendered to movement - as if this ritual, this wordless ceremony, was now the way to speak, to whisper private and sacred things, to be in touch with some otherness."
It’s harvest time in County Donegal, 1936, and the village of Ballybeg is celebrating with bonfires, drink, and dancing. Meanwhile in a cottage on the outskirts of town, five unmarried sisters struggle to make ends meet for themselves, their brother Jack, and the youngest sister’s illegitimate son, Michael. Any diversion is welcome, even if it brings temptation—whether from random bursts of music on their unreliable radio, or from the arrival of a charming (and equally unreliable) drifter: Michael’s father.
Widely regarded as Brian Friel’s masterpiece, DANCING AT LUGHNASA is a luminous, touching portrait of a family trapped by tradition on one side and modernization on the other, searching for beauty and hope as they dance on the brink of ruin. Directed by Sarah Shippobotham.
Content Advisory
This production is recommended for ages twelve and older. Children under the age of four will not be admitted. If you have additional questions, please email us at . Please note that more detailed advisories may contain information that reveals plot elements in advance, AKA "spoilers."
Arts Pass/U of U Student Tickets
2023/2024 Arts Pass/U of U Student Tickets
Current U of U students may receive a free ticket through Arts Pass to each of our official productions by presenting a valid U Card at the box office. A second ticket to the same production can be purchased for $5. Arts Pass tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the performance.
You can redeem your Arts Pass tickets in two ways:
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- You can redeem your Arts Pass tickets in two ways:
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- by presenting your U Card at the main box office at Pioneer Memorial Theatre, or
- by presenting your U Card at the venue's box office. Venue box offices open approximately one hour before showtime.
- Arts Pass tickets are subject to availability and processing times, especially for high-demand events.
Please email with any additional questions
Free Admission for Utah Students and Educators (Middle/High School)
Middle/High School Ticket Info
Depending on ticket availability, current middle/high school students and educators can request one (1) free ticket per production and one (1) discounted ticket for the same performance. These tickets are non-transferable.
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- There are three ways to request these tickets:
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- Visit the Pioneer Theatre Company box office and present proof of your student/educator status
- Call the box office at 801.581.6961 to reserve your ticket(s), which can be picked up at Will Call. You will be required to present proof of your student/educator status when picking up your ticket(s)
- Present proof of your student/educator status at the venue box office, which opens approximately one hour before showtime.
- Students and educators may also be asked to present proof of status along with their ticket when entering the venue
- The name on one of the tickets must match the name on the student or educator's proof of status
- Complimentary admissions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability
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