Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Danielle Galligan, Lisa Lambe, Karen McCartney, Sophie Jo Wasson, Clare Barrett, Ross Gaynor, Kate Gilmore, Darragh Kelly, Louis Lovett

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Bill Whelan, Arthur Riordan
Music: Bill Whelan
Book by: Arthur Riordan
Lyrics: Arthur Riordan
Company: Rough Magic
Director: Lynne Parker
Design: Ciaran Bagnall
Lighting: Ciaran Bagnall
Musical Director: Cathal Synnott
Costume: Joan O'Clery

The Train

The Train (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T741375160. Details of all The Train archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0944897805

Archive Listings

7 Apr 17
to
15 Apr 17

The Abbey Theatre
Dublin, Ireland
Performance Details => Venue archive

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