2014 / 2015

Spring Awakening
(A Tragedy of Childhood)  

By FRANK WEDEKIND
Translated by Francis J. Ziegler
 

Dublin Youth Theatre

Venue: axis:Ballymun
Preview: Oct 8, 7.30

Dates: Oct 9 & 10, 7.30, Oct 11, 2.30 & 7.30

(As part of Dublin Theatre Festival)

Spring Awakening is a fearless portrayal of the lives of young people growing up in a repressive society. It is a play about discovery, desire and the loss of innocence. 

Teenage friends share their insecurities and deepest fears. Children strive to make their parents proud at all costs. Young men and women, curious and confused by unfamiliar impulses, make rash decisions – with heart-breaking consequences.
Though written at the end of the 19^th century this classic of European drama still resonates today. It casts a light on some of our own society’s enduring taboos, and navigates the difficult and often distressing journey through adolescent sexuality.

Dublin Youth Theatre stage a fresh take on master story-teller Frank Wedekind lyrical text, bringing their uncompromising spirit once more to the festival stage.

“[Dublin Youth Theatre] remains a core part of what informs young theatre makers”

The Irish Times

Cast:

Wendla Bergmann – MARTY BREEN 

Melchior Gabor – PETER NEWINGTON 

Moritz Stiefel – PAUL HARRIS 

Ilse – LILY LEE 

Hans Rilow  – CONOR MURRAY 

Martha  – ALI DEMPSEY 

Thea  – CAOIMHE COBURN GRAY 

Georg  – FERDIA MURRAY 

Otto  – RUAIRI SPALDING BOND 

Robert  – ADAM BYRNE 

Lammermeier  – SEÁN TALBOT 

Special guest appearance :

Frau Gabor  – CLELIA MURPHY 

Herr Gabor – ALAN HOWLEY
Frau Bergmann – FIONNULA MURPHY

Rector Sonnenstich  – PADDY O’DWYER
DYLAN GRAY (piano) 

Literary consultant  – Stefanie Preissner

Set and Lighting Design – Sarah Jane Shiels

Costume - Ella Daly
Composer – Gábor Pap
Sound design – György Vidovszky 

Assistant Director – Ursula McGinn

Directed by – György Vidovszky

 

Show warnings: Contains scenes of a violent and sexual nature.

Duration: Approx. 120 mins. with one interval.