Abbey Theatre in association with Pavilion Theatre presents
Maeveā€™s House

Written and performed by Eamon Morrissey, based on the life and work of Maeve Brennan

At the Pavilion Theatre, as part of Mountains to Sea Festival 2014

It was as if the magazine in my hands had become a mirror.

After a sell-out run at the Abbey Theatre and international tour to New York Maeveā€™s House is back. This delightful one man show is written by and stars Eamon Morrissey, one of Irelandā€™s best loved actors.

Maeve Brennan was one of our greatest short story writers. Although she lived in New York, many of her finest stories are set in 48 Cherryfield Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin where she grew up. By coincidence Eamon Morrissey was brought up in the same house. While performing on Broadway, Eamon was surprised to discover his family home in Maeveā€™s vivid writing in The New Yorker. He was compelled to meet this enigmatic and mysterious woman.

This beautiful poignant story features extracts from Maeve Brennanā€™s writing and presents a moving portrait of two artists in conversation across generations.

Eamon Morrissey has been one of Irelandā€™s best loved actors for over fifty years. He has been involved in over one hundred productions at the Abbey Theatre and is also a well known face on RTƉā€™s Fair City.

ā€˜engrossingā€™ ā€“ New York Times
ā€˜something that comes close to pure magicā€™ ā€“ Sunday Independent

Written and performed by Eamon Morrissey, featuring extracts from the writing of Maeve Brennan

Cast: Eamon Morrissey

Director: Gerard Stembridge

Set & costume design: Niamh Lunny

Lighting design: Kevin McFadden

Sound design: Ben Delaney