The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson

The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson

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Adult siblings, Billie and Stephen, share their family home in their own semi-functional way. Until their excommunicated uncle, Fr Pierre, and estranged brother, Dermot, arrive to disturb it all, awakening hidden forces with devastating consequences. From the author of The Weir and Girl from North County,The Brightening Air is ‘Audacious, hilarious and achingly moving,’ The Evening Standard. See the Gate Theatre website for details on dates, times and ticket prices.

Adult siblings, Billie and Stephen, share their family home in their own semi-functional way. Until their excommunicated uncle, Fr Pierre, and estranged brother, Dermot, arrive to disturb it all, awakening hidden forces with devastating consequences. From the author of The Weir and Girl from North County,The Brightening Air is ‘Audacious, hilarious and achingly moving,’ The Evening Standard. See the Gate Theatre website for details on dates, times and ticket prices.

All dates

  • Fri 17 Jul 2026
  • Sat 18 Jul 2026
  • Mon 20 Jul 2026
  • Tue 21 Jul 2026
  • Thu 23 Jul 2026
  • Fri 24 Jul 2026
  • Sat 25 Jul 2026
  • Tue 28 Jul 2026
  • Wed 29 Jul 2026
  • Thu 30 Jul 2026
  • Fri 31 Jul 2026
  • Sat 1 Aug 2026

… and 25 more dates.

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