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The stage adaptation of Jimmy's Hall received its world premiere in Carrick-on-Shannon last night and the online reviews have been very favourable.
The play, adapted from Ken Loach's critically acclaimed film tells the story of Leitrim man Jimmy Gralton, the only Irishman deported from his own country
It was an incredible show. Can't recommend it highly enough. Well done to all the cast and crew @AbbeyTheatre #JimmysHall https://t.co/Cdk6g5TEGE
— Gerri O'Neill (@MrsWookie1) July 20, 2017
A real joy to see #JimmysHall in Carrick. Congrats @MCLAREN_G, and the spectacular cast and creative team. A triumph. Hup! @AbbeyTheatre pic.twitter.com/04bzAZcPmJ
— Olwen Dawe (@OlwenCD) July 21, 2017
What a fantastic production - brings the history and heart of Jimmy Gralton's story alive. @AbbeyTheatre #jimmyshall https://t.co/N6ErySWcXK
— Sean Ryan (@MrSeanRyan) July 21, 2017
An excellent production and such a multi talented cast. Could not recommend this enough
— Joe Ryan (@Joe7ryan) July 20, 2017
The Director of the play, Graham McLaren expressed his satisfaction at how the opening night went.
This thing
— Graham McLaren (@MCLAREN_G) July 20, 2017
This little bit of history happened tonight in a hall in Leitrim
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Thank you @AbbeyTheatre team! pic.twitter.com/2MOCIGICwE
Jimmy's Hall will be performed this evening, Friday and tomorrow evening at 7.30pm while there will also be a matinee performance tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. For ticket information please click here.
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