The Land of Heart's Desire by William Butler Yeats Premiere Date: 29 March 1894Premiere Venue: The Avenue Theatre, London Productions Production Opening Night Performances The Land of Heart's Desire 1911 (Abbey) Thursday, 16 February 1911 4 The Land of Heart's Desire 1912 (Abbey) Thursday, 22 February 1912 4 The Land of Heart's Desire 1913 (Tour) Friday, 28 February 1913 3 The Land of Heart's Desire 1913 (Tour) Saturday, 22 March 1913 1 The Land of Heart's Desire 1913 (Tour) Thursday, 27 March 1913 2 The Land of Heart's Desire 1913 (Abbey) Friday, 9 May 1913 1 The Land of Heart's Desire 1917 (Abbey) Monday, 2 April 1917 6 The Land of Heart's Desire 1917 (Abbey) Monday, 23 April 1917 2 The Land of Heart's Desire 1920 (Abbey) Tuesday, 13 January 1920 6 The Land of Heart's Desire 1923 (Abbey) Thursday, 8 March 1923 4 The Land of Heart's Desire 1923 (Abbey) Monday, 13 August 1923 2 The Land of Heart's Desire 1925 (Abbey) Tuesday, 24 February 1925 5 The Land of Heart's Desire 1931 (Abbey) Tuesday, 15 September 1931 6 The Land of Heart's Desire 1935 (Abbey) Sunday, 29 December 1935 1 The Land of Heart's Desire 1936 (Peacock) Monday, 27 April 1936 3 The Land of Heart's Desire 1939 (Abbey) Sunday, 10 December 1939 1 The Land of Heart's Desire 1965 (Abbey) Monday, 22 February 1965 6 The Land of Heart's Desire 1965 (Abbey) Monday, 19 April 1965 6 The Land of Heart's Desire 1971 (Peacock) Thursday, 20 May 1971 9 The Land of Heart's Desire 1971 (Peacock) Monday, 28 June 1971 11