The Death of Harry Leon

Theatre, Drama

Presented by Ouroboros Theatre

Set in the Dublin of the 1930s and 40s, The Death of Harry Leon, written by Conall Quinn and directed by David Horan, follows the trials and tribulations of its eight characters as they are confronted by the growing horror of Nazism.  In the shadow of bigotry and intolerance, the characters must learn to define the fundamental nature of friendship, loyalty and courage.

Conall Quinn's plays include Miss Canary Islands 1936, produced by the Focus theatre, 2002, The Unfortunate Machine-Gunning of Anwar Sadat, CoalFace theatre company, 2005 (nominated for a Fringe First award), and Spider and the Lily, a work in progress commissioned by the Abbey. He is also working on a play for Upstate theatre company due to produced in 2009. The Death of Harry Leon was originally commissioned by the Abbey Theatre in 2004.

With Denis Conway, Peter Gaynor, Sarah Greene, Alan Howley, Caitriona Ni Mhurchu, Gary Murphy and Karl Shiel.

Dates: Tues 27th Jan - Sat 2nd Feb 2009

Times: 8pm

Tickets: €15

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