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The Weir review

“Nothing short of breathtaking”
ReviewsDec 11, 202216:27 by Jane CoyleAbbey Theatre, Dublin
Marty Rea, Peter Coonan, Sean Fox, Brendan Coyle and Jolly Abraham in The Weir at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Photo: Ros Kavanagh
Marty Rea, Peter Coonan, Sean Fox, Brendan Coyle and Jolly Abraham in The Weir at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Photo: Ros Kavanagh
The Abbey Theatre production of Conor McPherson’s atmospheric portrait of loneliness and community cohesion features outstanding performances from Brendan Coyle and Marty Rea

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