Dublin's Gate Theatre Presents the World Premier of Emma Donoghue's 'The Pull of the Stars' This Spring

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The renowned Gate Theatre is set to stage Emma Donoghue’s adaptation of her best-selling book, The Pull of the Stars, which will transport audiences back a century to Dublin, Ireland.  The Pull of the Stars runs from April 10 to May 12, and tickets are available from gatetheatre.ie 

Set in a crowded maternity ward in Dublin during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, the play follows young midwife Julia Power over the course of three eventful days as she battles to comfort and take care of her patients. 

Amidst the chaos of the under-resourced hospital, Julia meets Bridie, a young woman who lives in the Magdalene laundry across the street. With a quick mind and sharp wit, Bridie makes herself indispensable to Julia and romance blossoms between the two. The play also features Dr Kathleen Lynn, a real-life revolutionary, Sinn Féin politician and medical pioneer who was the first female doctor at Dublin’s Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. Lynn was also a member of the Irish Citizen Army and was chief medical officer during the 1916 Rising. 

Donoghue is a Booker Prize-shortlisted writer and was Oscar nominated for her screenplay for the film of her novel Room. 

Founded in 1928, The historic Gate Theatre, has made a name for itself as the home of innovative Irish and international drama. Its vision is to create a ‘world theatre’ that leads cultural conversation for artists and audiences in a progressive and inclusive dialogue. 

The Gate has staged music, comedy and drama since 1871.  This summer,  it presents Brian Friel's award-winning play, Dancing at Lughnasa.  

Dublin also boasts Europe’s longest-running specialist theatre festival, Dublin Theatre Festival, which takes place September 26 to October 13, 2024. 


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