The Abbey Theatre is delighted to stage the world premiere of ONLY AN APPLE, a new work by Irish playwright Tom MacIntyre, which opens in the Peacock theatre on Tuesday April 28th. This lusty and unsettling tale of an ailing playboy Taoiseach features Don Wycherley in the lead role and is to be directed by award-winning director Selina Cartmell who brings her trademark visual style to this disturbing and entertaining work. On the brink of being overthrown by upstart Government Chief Whip McPhrunty, the Taoiseach must act fast. Enter surprise guests - Queen Elizabeth the First and Grace O'Malley. The brazen administrations of these fantasy creatures wreak havoc among the men. Are these women sexual playthings or more sinister messengers of fate? Tom Mac Intyre is one of the most daring and original Irish writers working today. His new play, Only an Apple, takes us on a characteristically mischievous and theatrical journey between our world and that of the imagination. Only An Apple runs at The Abbey Theatre until May 30th. Tickets are priced €15-€22.
