Abbey Theatre's
Two Pints
March 6 - 31, 2019
The Pub
A WorldStage Production from Ireland
written by Roddy Doyle
directed by Caitríona McLaughlin
Meditations weave seamlessly with hilarious tales to present an extraordinarily rich tapestry
THE ARTS REVIEW
Achingly, breathtakingly funny
THE SUNDAY INDEPENDENT (UK)
The Play
For the first time, Chicago Shakespeare’s Pub transforms into an performance venue as two blokes share a pint in Booker Prize-winning Irish novelist Roddy Doyle’s hilarious dialogue. Pull up a chair as two men have a drink and a chat in Chicago Shakespeare’s intimate lobby gathering spot. Over the course of a few rounds, the blokes’ banter evolves into a wide-reaching and deeply revealing philosophy on life, loss, and vegetarianism. Roddy Doyle’s play on bar-stool musings has toured dozens of local pubs dotting the Irish countryside to great acclaim, and now lands in Chicago as the centerpiece of an American tour.
WATCH & LISTEN
Video: “Achingly, breathtakingly funny,” hails The Sunday Independent
Video: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a play in a pub”
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Critical Acclaim
“Roddy Doyle's latest offering almost rivals Plato,” the Sunday Independent hails.
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About the Company
The Abbey Theatre was founded as a national theater for Ireland by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904.
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A Note from the Director
Caitríona McLaughlin on what makes Two Pints such a unique, important theatrical experience, and why touring was an essential component.
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