Dublin Gothic review – epic 'losers' history' of the city traces 100 years of family life

I'm really loving this production at the Abbey Theatre! The way they're weaving together historical events with personal stories is like, whoa 🤯. I mean, I know some parts got a bit lost in all the characters, but overall it's like, you can feel the trauma and resilience of these women's lives. Honor Gately's story is especially powerful - I love how Sarah Morris gets to play her in two different roles! 💖 But what really got me was the way they wove in some amazing historical figures - Pádraig Pearse, James Joyce... it's like you're getting this full picture of Dublin's history without even having to read a book 📚. Anyway, I'm definitely adding this show to my bucket list for 2025! 👍
 
omg i just watched this play and i'm still reeling from it 😩 the way they wove together all these different storylines was insane, but like you said it's overwhelming at times too 🤯 i love how the set design incorporated all the historical events and landmarks in dublin, it felt so immersive! 👏 and can we talk about honor gately for a sec? sarah morris is a genius for playing her in two different roles 😍 i also loved the way they highlighted the struggles of women in ireland throughout history, it's like we're finally getting some representation 🙌 what did u think of the production tho? 👀
 
omg u think the playwright's attempt to cram so much history into one play is crazy 🤯 i mean i love how she weaves together all these different characters & events but at some point it feels like the story gets lost in all the noise 💭 meanwhile i'm just imagining the street names of cutpurse & kiphouse row and thinking about how they must be so hauntingly beautiful 🌆 what do u think about the actress who plays honor gately though? is she doing a good job with the dual roles? 🤔
 
🤔 I mean, can you believe the story behind those streets in Dublin? It's like they're trying to tell us a history lesson without even realizing it. The way Honor Gately's character goes from being this strong-willed sex worker to her great-granddaughter finding solace in writing is just mind-blowing. And all these other characters, Pádraig Pearse and Brendan Behan, they're like legends or something. I love how the production tries to weave historical events with personal stories but sometimes gets a bit lost in the narrative. It's like trying to pack too many suitcases into one trunk - it can get overwhelming. But overall, it's like... Dublin is speaking straight to your soul, you know? 🌊 The way they bring this history to life on stage is just magic. And I think what resonates most with me is how even in the midst of all that trauma and hardship, these characters find ways to survive and thrive. It's like... our stories are the ones that truly matter. 💖
 
I'm not a fan of how quickly the narrative gets lost in all the characters 🤯. It's like they're trying to cram too much into one epic story 😩. I get that it's ambitious, but 120+ characters over three-and-a-half hours is just too much for my head to keep up with 🤯. Can't they find a way to balance all the historical events and personal stories without overwhelming the audience? It's like trying to drink from a firehose 💧😅. Still, I do love how the production pays homage to Dublin's history, especially with that amazing set 👏. And Honor Gately is a character I'm definitely intrigued by 🤔. Maybe they can get more focus on her story in future performances? 📚
 
🤔 I feel like we're only scratching the surface of what could be explored with a story like this. Like, can we delve deeper into the experiences of marginalized communities? The impact of systemic oppression on women and LGBTQ+ individuals is still so grossly underrepresented in mainstream narratives 🌈💔 And don't even get me started on the historical erasure that's happening here... Dublin's history is SO much more complex than what we're seeing on stage right now 📚👀 What if we told a more nuanced, messy story about trauma and resilience? One that acknowledges our collective failures AND our resilience in the face of adversity 💯
 
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