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A chance to see major Irish theatrical works in development before they reach full production on the stage – possibly in future Festival programmes.

Following the worldwide success of her novel Room, the award-winning author Emma Donoghue returns to the stage with a multi-layered exploration of the life and work of the extraordinary Irish-American writer Maeve Brennan.

A series of panel discussions presented in association with RTÉ Radio 1.

Using their trademark macabre cabaret style this wickedly twisted new show from the multiple award-winning company behind the 2008 Festival hit Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, has been likened to a mixture of Fritz Lang, Charles Dickens and Tim Burton.

In the midst of the boom an Irish politician ignited debate by claiming that Ireland was economically and spiritually closer to Boston than Berlin.

New York choreographer, Adrienne Truscott, premieres this new dance theatre piece with John Scott’s IMDT which explores the sometimes preposterous endeavour of making things with others when one has the luxury of being in charge.