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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.

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Bill Whelan, Arthur Riordan
Music: Bill Whelan
Book by: Arthur Riordan
Lyrics: Arthur Riordan

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Archive listings for The Train (2017)

Work type: Musical.

T741375160

Company Rough Magic. Director Lynne Parker. Design Ciaran Bagnall. Lighting Ciaran Bagnall. Musical Director Cathal Synnott. Costume Joan O'Clery. Performer Danielle Galligan. Performer Lisa Lambe. Performer Karen McCartney. Performer Sophie Jo Wasson. Performer Clare Barrett. Performer Ross Gaynor. Performer Kate Gilmore. Performer Darragh Kelly. Performer Louis Lovett.

7 Apr 17 to 15 Apr 17

The Abbey Theatre, Dublin :: V01247620447
listing details L0359219718

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