A Couple of Blaguards by Frank and Malachy McCourt runs at Larcom Theatre in Beverly on October 18-27

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A Couple of Blaguards, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt and his brother Malachy McCourt, is showing at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts on October 18-27, 2013.  Tickets to the show are $39 and can be purchased online or by calling 617 531-1257.

The one hour and forty-five minute show is a showcase of Irish wit, song and storytelling that is set in Limerick, Ireland, where the McCourts grew up, and New York City, where they emigrated and settled. 

Also, the Boston Irish Tourism Association is giving away two free pairs of tickets to the October 27 show.  Enter to win the contest here.

Located at 13 Wallis Street in downtown Beverly, the Larcom Theatre was built in 1912.  With a full vaudeville stage and seating for 450 patrons, the Larcom has an outstanding line up of shows this fall and winter, including Tomaseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas in December. 

Here are directions to the Larcom Theatre. 

For more details on Irish cultural activities in Massachusetts and the New England states, visit IrishMassachusetts.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com.

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