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Dancing at Lughnasa at Barker Playhouse

  • September 25, 2025 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Barker Playhouse

    400 Benefit Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903
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Description

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, September 25 for the Barker Playhouse’s production of Dancing at Lughnasa.

A memory play by Brian Friel, Dancing at Lughnasa, focuses on the Mundy sisters in Ireland during the summer of 1936. The sisters, including Michael's mother, raise him as he recalls their lives and the arrival of his father, Gerry. The play explores themes of family, love, loss, and the changing world through the sisters' perspectives.

Prior to the 7:30 p.m. performance, guests will be treated to themed refreshments, including beer & wine and cheese trays, followed by Irish Cream cupcakes during intermission. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Date & Time

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue Details

Barker Playhouse

400 Benefit Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Barker Playhouse
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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