The Corn Exchange Theatre Company
www.cornexchange.ie/
Dublin, County Dublin
November 2010
On our first day in Dublin, my wife and I were checking out the Project Art Center and the Corn Exchange's production of Happy Days just happened to be performing that evening. Being a huge fan of Samuel Beckett, we purchased tickets and I am so glad we did. It remains in my top ten theatrical experiences ever.
Artistic Director Annie Ryan's company is based in Commedia dell'Arte - the Italian physical comedy style from the Renaissance. Perhaps considered somewhat avant garde today, especially to the typical American, their technique allows them for a level of precision that most modern acting forms do not. It is exactly the kind of theater that I strive to produce.
Most of the time they are producing original works that they have created to suit their style and company. But whatever the title, I cannot recommend this company highly enough. If they are running a show while you are in Dublin, book tickets as soon as you can.
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