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Mark O’Brien

@obrienpmark.bsky.social

Executive / Co-Director of the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre. Like a bit of Theatre, Music, Books, Film, TV, Football, Hurling, Man Utd and a bit of whatever you’re having yourself. All views my own… I think.

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Mike Finnerty@mikecjf.bsky.social · 4d ago

In the interest of full disclosure I once interviewed Blindboy in my Limerick Leader days and I know someone on the production staff, but I had a great time with Animals at the Abbey Theatre. Great, absurdist comedy that captures the spirit of the writing.

The Abbey Theatre production of Animals
Lilith Ferreyra-Carroll@trasinscneach.bsky.social · last wk.

I think if you're neurodiverse or have such people in your life that you love you may really appreciate Animals at the Abbey Theatre. I'm not a Theatre buff or anything and I've only now been to the Abbey 3 times in my life but I really enjoyed it: www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/ani...

ANIMALS - Abbey Theatre

ANIMALS is a riotous world premiere commissioned by the Abbey Theatre and based on the acclaimed short fiction of Blindboyboatclub, adapted by Dan Colley.

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Abbey Theatre - The National Theatre of Ireland@abbeytheatre.bsky.social · 3w ago

Discover Late Nights at the Abbey this autumn and winter with #DublinByDusk 💫 We are delighted to launch a series of late night events full of music, chats, and maybe even some dancing... Join us on 24 September for Party ANIMALS, an immersive evening of theatre and music: bit.ly/4yesSIW

Late Nights at the Abbey: Party ANIMALS - Abbey Theatre

In collaboration with Dublin by Dusk, the Abbey Theatre is delighted to launch a series of late night events full of music, chats, good fun and maybe even some dancing. Taking place the last Thursday ...

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Christopher J Stevens@metaphysiology.bsky.social · 4w ago

Just finished this tonight. Blistering performances indeed from Emmy Rossum and our own Lola Petticrew, superbly executing a script designed to pull you in as a viewer by perfectly playing you into cocky guard-dropping presumptuousness again and again.

Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · last mo.

If you haven’t watched Furious then I would advise you to do so immediately. Top notch all round but the performances from Lola Petticrew and Emmy Rossum are out of this world. These are at the level of De Niro and Pacino in the 70’s.Shades of Taxi Driver, Serpico and more here. Blistering

Abbey Theatre - The National Theatre of Ireland@abbeytheatre.bsky.social · last mo.

Paul Mescal joined by Ciarán Hinds as further casting announced for Abbey Theatre and National Theatre of Great Britain co-production of Tom Murphy’s A Whistle in the Dark. Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin and set for the Abbey Stage in October 2027, read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4gJE3mv

Paul Mescal joined by Ciarán Hinds as further casting announced for Abbey Theatre and National Theatre of Great Britain co-production of Tom Murphy's A Whistle in the Dark - Abbey Theatre

Tickets will go on sale next year for Murphy's seminal Irish classic, set for the Abbey Stage in October 2027.

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Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · last mo.

I believe that if these performances were by men they’ld be taken way more seriously, we would hear way more about them.That’s what I mean about the comparison to De Niro/Pacino in the 70’s. One’s gender shouldn’t define cultural weight, relevance or myth making but it does unfortunately.

Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · last mo.

If you haven’t watched Furious then I would advise you to do so immediately. Top notch all round but the performances from Lola Petticrew and Emmy Rossum are out of this world. These are at the level of De Niro and Pacino in the 70’s.Shades of Taxi Driver, Serpico and more here. Blistering

Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · last mo.

I believe that if these performances were by men they’ld be taken way more seriously, we would hear way more about them.That’s what I mean about the comparison to De Niro/Pacino in the 70’s. One’s gender shouldn’t define cultural weight, relevance or myth making but it does unfortunately.

Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · last mo.

If you haven’t watched Furious then I would advise you to do so immediately. Top notch all round but the performances from Lola Petticrew and Emmy Rossum are out of this world. These are at the level of De Niro and Pacino in the 70’s.Shades of Taxi Driver, Serpico and more here. Blistering

Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · last mo.

If you haven’t watched Furious then I would advise you to do so immediately. Top notch all round but the performances from Lola Petticrew and Emmy Rossum are out of this world. These are at the level of De Niro and Pacino in the 70’s.Shades of Taxi Driver, Serpico and more here. Blistering

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Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Never believe that there isn’t enough love, beauty and joy in the world to go around. It just needs to be actively and defiantly cultivated. It multiplies when shared & lives in song and story. Cynicism can never win, our shared culture won’t let it happen. This is beautiful

Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Never believe that there isn’t enough love, beauty and joy in the world to go around. It just needs to be actively and defiantly cultivated. It multiplies when shared & lives in song and story. Cynicism can never win, our shared culture won’t let it happen. This is beautiful

Mark O’Brien@obrienpmark.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"When I'm done, I can rest in peace knowing I've done my best. I hope that when my time comes, I'll leave something behind that others can use to lift themselves up." Rest in Music Dolly Parton

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