Major new Irish musical SISTERS to open in Dublin

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Sisters is the title of a groundbreaking new Irish musical that will play at the dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum from 23 September-8 October. 

Set in 1971 against the backdrop of Catholic Ireland and the rise of the Irish Women’s Liberation Movement, the show revolves around the story of a young single mother, Bernadette Boland, shunned by her community, as she embarks on her journey toward self-empowerment. Both entertaining and deeply moving, the musical celebrates the pioneering women of the past and pays homage to those who lit the fire of change in Ireland.

The new musical has been written and directed by Tracy Ryan with musical direction by Kaeylea B. VanKeith. Speaking ahead of the opening, Ryan said: “I came across the activities of the women’s movement, and was really blown away. From the contraceptive train to Belfast, to the Late Late Show appearance, the various public meetings and protests at the Pro-Cathedral. This year of activities in 1971 sets the backdrop of the musical, where our fictional character Bernadette Boland must negotiate the difficulties of being a single mother at a time when society views it as something deeply shameful.” 

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