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The Weir review

“Nothing short of breathtaking”
ReviewsDec 11, 2022by Jane CoyleAbbey Theatre, Dublin
Marty Rea, Peter Coonan, Sean Fox, Brendan Coyle and Jolly Abraham in The Weir at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Photo: Ros Kavanagh
Marty Rea, Peter Coonan, Sean Fox, Brendan Coyle and Jolly Abraham in The Weir at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Photo: Ros Kavanagh
The Abbey Theatre production of Conor McPherson’s atmospheric portrait of loneliness and community cohesion features outstanding performances from Brendan Coyle and Marty Rea

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