In the year of the Repeal referendum, it's fitting that Dublin Fringe Festival should explore female identity and the ways Ireland has historically tried to control and distort it. In the year of the Repeal referendum, it's fitting that Dublin Fringe Festival should explore female identity and the ways Ireland has historically tried to control and distort it. But there is also room for comedy, spectacle and children's entertainment as the Fringe celebrates its 23rd year. A Holy ShowJanet MoranPeacock Stage, Abbey Theatre, September 8-15Father Ted meets Die Hard in this account of a hijacking in 1981 of an Aer Lingus flight by a former Trappist monk. ShamePom Boyd and Sean MillarPeacock Stage at Abbey Theatre, September 18-22A "punk theatrical ritual" exploring shame - specifically how humiliations from the past can shape who we are today.

Source: Irish Independent September 08, 2018 06:00 UTC