‘My religion? Well, my dear, I am a Millionaire.’ – Andrew Undershaft
Major Barbara is a woman on a mission to save the poor of society. She is a devoted officer in the Salvation Army until a reunion with her arms-manufacturing, millionaire father, Andrew Undershaft, shakes the foundations of her beliefs.
Major Barbara is renowned as one of Bernard Shaw’s most intelligent and witty plays. Set in London in 1905, during the height of British military and industrial might, this bittersweet comedy reveals the conflict between power and poverty.
Award-winning director Annabelle Comyn returns to the Abbey Theatre following the sell-out success of Pygmalion in 2011. The hugely talented cast includes rising actor Clare Dunne (Juno and the Paycock), Withnail and I and Doctor Who star Paul McGann, and leading actor Eleanor Methven (The House).
Enjoy the ultimate in entertainment this summer at the Abbey Theatre with one of Ireland’s greatest writers.
The Abbey Bar opens 1 hour before each performance.
Auditorium doors open 15 minutes before each performance.
Running time is estimated at 180 minutes including 1 intermission of 20 minutes.
Latecomers may not be admitted unless there is a suitable break in the performance.
