The Brightening Air
Conor Mcpherson's latest effort Starring Chris O'Dowd
The Brightening Air
The greatest living Irish playwright
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The Brightening Air
Conor Mcpherson's latest effort Starring Chris O'Dowd
Why see The Brightening Air?
World Premiere
The Olivier Award winning playwright behind The Weir and Girl from the North Country, Conor McPherson, premieres his latest work at the Old Vic! The Brightening Air is set in 1980s Ireland and follows the lives of siblings Stephen and Billie, whose decaying farmhouse becomes the stage for family conflict after the arrival of an ex-clergyman uncle, a sister-in-law looking for divine intervention, and a troubled brother.
Starring Chris O'Dowd and more!
Starring some recognisable faces including Chris O'Dowd (The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids) and Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters), the production's creative team includes Tony and Olivier Award-winning designer Rae Smith (War Horse), five-time Olivier Award winning lighting designer Mark Henderson and sound designer Gregory Clarke. Movement and intimacy direction is provided by Lucy Hind.
Key Information
Audience
Ages 14+
Dates
10 Apr - 14 Jun
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Chris O’Dowd
- Derbhle Crotty
- Brian Gleeson
- Aisling Kearns
- Seán McGinley
- Hannah Morrish
- Rosie Sheehy
Further cast
Understudies: Ella Maria Carmen, Callum Cronin, Joseph McCarthy and Amy Vicary-Smith.
Creative
- Written and Directed by Conor McPherson
- Set and Costume Design is by Rae Smith
- Lighting by Mark Henderson
- Sound by Gregory Clarke
- Movement and Intimacy by Lucy Hind
- Casting by Serena Hill
- Voice by Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth
- Dialect by Danièle Lydon
- Fight direction by Kate Waters
- Associate Director is Anastasia Osei-Kuffour
- Associate Set Designer is Niall McKeever
- Costume Supervisor is Poppy Hall
- Props Supervisor is Fahmida Bakht
- Music Associate is Benjamin McQuigg
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