theatre
She Stoops To Conquer
'I love every thing that is old; old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines…' says one of the main characters in She Stoops to Conquer. Oliver Goldsmith's comedy of manners was performed in Smock Alley Theatre 225 years ago and this new adaptation is celebrating the official reopening of the space. If you too love old things then you'll be intrigued by the significant story behind what is Dublin's oldest theatre. After the original playhouse closed in 1787, the building was variously used as a warehouse, church and later fell into disuse. While it was being redeveloped in the early 1990s remnants of the original theatre were discovered. Tonight, after many years of fundraising and campaigning the theatre is officially reopening on its original site. A BYO oysters and flagons of wine policy is in place, one hopes. Win Tickets / Maisie
