Abbey Theatre presents Rough Magic
The Train
7 - 15 April 2017
Booking Information
Dates: 7 – 15 April
On the Abbey stage
Previews: 7 and 8 April
Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Sat 2pm
Tickets: €13 – €45 / Conc. €13 – €25
To book for a group of 6+ call (01) 87 97 266
Rough Magic’s iconic and inspiring musical had a sell-out run at the 2015 Dublin Theatre Festival.
The Train, by Bill Whelan and Arthur Riordan, is a fictional celebration of actual events surrounding the legendary Contraceptive Train of 1971.
Determined to challenge the restrictive laws of the Irish State, a group of 47 trailblazing women take a train to Belfast and return to Dublin with forbidden contraceptives. This watershed moment is joyously captured by Arthur Riordan’s sharp wit and Bill Whelan’s dynamic score.
The Train explores a short journey which marked the beginning of a modern odyssey. An odyssey that is still incredibly relevant today.
Reviews
'Fiery comic exuberance…The whole show is a triumph'
The Independent