Thursday 13th March, 2pm
Dr Ciarán Leinster
Tennessee Williams’ The Rose Tattoo in Dublin, 1957-2023
As part of the 50 Plus Show the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning Centre will be hosting some informative talks on Political/Social History….
Following 2023’s immensely successful translation of Tennessee Williams’ The Rose Tattoo, directed by Vanessa Fielding and co-translated by Vanessa and Catherine Joyce, Dr. Ciarán Leinster will be speaking about his published article “The Rose Tattoo in Dublin, 1957 and 2023: From the Police in the Lane to the President in the Banana Warehouse.”
The talk will juxtapose the landmark 2023 show with the infamous 1957 production at the Pike Theatre on Herbert Lane. Whereas the 2023 production received widespread acclaim, and was attended by President Michael D Higgins, the 1957 show was raided by the police on accusations of lewdness, resulting in the arrest of director Alan Simpson.
Admission to the 50 Plus Show is FREE BY REGISTERING HERE
