Rough Magic begins a regular series of play readings – some familiar, others new to Irish audiences. These are powerful, thought-provoking plays that moved the dial when they were first staged, challenging ideas and showcasing the power of great dramatic writing. They remind us just how thrilling, limitless, and ambitious theatre writing can be when visionary playwrights and talented performers bring it to life.
Caryl Churchill’s hilarious, groundbreaking, gritty play about the fictional ‘Top Girls’ employment agency, set in the ferocious climate of Thatcher’s Britain, begins with a time-warped luncheon attended by women in legend or history offering their perspectives on legacy, family and the cost of ambition. Winner of the 1983 Obie Award for Best Play.
Top Girls – Directed by Lynne Parker.
