GOD BLESS THE CHILD

Type : Theatre

Returning to the Lyric by public demand, Pat Talbot's God Bless The Child - based on stories by Frank O Connor

Adapted for the stage and directed by Patrick Talbot

The short stories of Cork born Frank O Connor are universally regarded as being classics of their kind.

Now, for the first time, three of those funniest stories: My Oedipus Complex, The Genius and First Confession are brought together within a single play, which will provide a hugely entertaining and uplifting night of theatre.

Meet young Michael, who goes into mortal combat with his father when he returns from the First World War, Larry, a genius who can’t understand why the world can’t keep up with him, and Jackie, who has the grim task of not only making his first confession and communion, but must also deal with his very obstreperous grandmother.

Richly evocative of Ireland in the early decades of the 20th Century, funny and moving, and featuring memorable performances, God Bless The Child will be a must see.

With Shane Casey, Liam Heffernan and Gary Murphy

Set design by Jim Queally, lighting by Paul Denby, costumes by Mary Newman and sound design by Cormac O Connor

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