The Snapper by Roddy Doyle and Alys, Always by Lucinda Coxon

Abstract

Theatre reviews of The Snapper by Roddy Doyle (adapted from his novel), directed by Róisín McBrinn (6 June 2019–24 August 2019, The Gate Theatre—Dublin) and Alys, Always by Lucinda Coxon (adapted from Harriet Lane’s novel), directed by Nicholas Hytner (25 February 2019--30 March 2019, The Bridge Theatre–London).

Keywords

• adaptation
• celebrity casting
• performance space
• British theatre
• Irish theatre
• Tarrytown trilogy