A new look for the Curley family. Fans of the film will want to see this.
It’s testament to the brilliant writing in The Snapper that 25 years since being released, the film is still being watched, adored and quoted on a regular basis by the Irish public.
Lines like; ‘7 pounds 12 ounces. Is that a baby, or a turkey?,’ I suppose a ride is out of the question?, and ‘Hey Burgess! Burgess! Snip, snip!’ have become a part of popular culture and as reported previously, Roddy Doyle’s beloved novel is now being adapted into a play at the Gate Theatre, Dublin.
Of course, the book was famously brought to the world’s attention in Stephen Frears’ Golden Globe-nominated film, but Irish audiences are going to get a close-up look at the trials and tribulations of Sharon Curley/Rabbitte and her whole family.
Anyway, here’s a look at the characters that were famously portrayed by Colm Meaney and Ruth McCabe. In the play, the very talented duo of Simon Delaney and Hilda Fay will be playing Ireland’s most iconic grandparents.
Dublin’s favourite family are coming to the Gate. Say hello to @SimonDelaneyEsq and @HildaFayActor as Jimmy and Veronica Rabbitte. The Snapper is due June 14th and tickets selling fast! Got yours yet? #GateSnapper #MeetTheRabbittes #HowiyehSharon pic.twitter.com/gUtnTAQB6N
— Gate Theatre (@GateTheatreDub) May 25, 2018
It’s not The Snapper without the main character and here’s a look at Sharon Curley/Rabbitte and the rest of her family.
Howyeh!
Howyeh Sharon! Say hello to our Sharon Rabbitte. The Snapper is due June 14th. Tickets on sale now at https://t.co/gWvl3e1yqA #GateSnapper #MeetTheRabbittes #HowyehSharon pic.twitter.com/henctviLag
— Gate Theatre (@GateTheatreDub) May 25, 2018
Meet Darren and the twins. We’ve got an amazing cast of kids sharing these roles and causing mayhem in the Rabbitte household. Book now at https://t.co/gWvl3e1yqA#GateSnapper #MeetTheRabbittes #HowyehSharon pic.twitter.com/ex5OR258El
— Gate Theatre (@GateTheatreDub) May 25, 2018
There are still some tickets remaining for the previews and all the relevant details are here:
Previews: from Thurs 14th June, 2018
Opening Night: Wed 20th June, 2018
Matinees: Sat – 2.30pm; select Wed – 2.30pm
Shows: Mon to Sat – 7.30pm
Estimated running time: 2 hours including interval
Tickets are priced between €27-40 and you can book here.
Enjoy!
Our Snapper summer is just around the corner! VERY limited tickets remain for our previews, don't miss your chance to be amongst the first to meet the Rabbitte clan.
Book at: https://t.co/UMHYohvqPV#GateSnapper #TheOutsider https://t.co/6yBKhIzeYA
— Gate Theatre (@GateTheatreDub) May 30, 2018
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