Dancing at Lughnasa at Barker Playhouse

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, September 25 for the Barker Playhouse’s production of Dancing at Lughnasa.

A memory play by Brian Friel, Dancing at Lughnasa, focuses on the Mundy sisters in Ireland during the summer of 1936. The sisters, including Michael’s mother, raise him as he recalls their lives and the arrival of his father, Gerry. The play explores themes of family, love, loss, and the changing world through the sisters’ perspectives.

Prior to the 7:30 p.m. performance, guests will be treated to themed refreshments, including beer & wine and cheese trays, followed by Irish Cream cupcakes during intermission. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Tickets are $30 with beer & wine and $25 without alcoholic beverages. Tickets are available here.

You may also like the following events from Rhode Island Historical Society:

• Next Wednesday, 3rd September, 05:30 pm, Schooling the Nation: The Success of the Canterbury Female Academy Book Talk with Jennifer Rycenga in Providence
• Next month, 13th September, 01:00 pm, Special Constitution Day Concert with the American Band in Providence
• Next month, 20th September, 10:30 am, The Revolution in Rhode Island – Walking Tour with Scott Alexander in Providence

Also check out other Arts events in Providence, Theatre events in Providence.