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Mother Courage tells the story of Anna Fierling, nicknamed Mother Courage, a peddler who travels across Europe during the Thirty Years’ War. The play questions the justification of warfare, revealing the hypocrisy of a war fought on religious grounds. As the war unfolds, Mother Courage struggles to keep her business afloat and her three children safe.

Duration 100 mins incl interval

Directed by Niall Henry

Blue Raincoat Ensemble: John Carty, Sandra O Malley, Bob Kelly, Aisling Mannion, Áine Ní Laoghaire and Brian Devaney.

Set Design: Jamie Vartan | Sound Design: Joe Hunt | Lighting Design: Barry McKinney | Lighting Tech: Emily Waters | Production: Maurice Power | Set Construction: Alan Clarke

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