The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson

The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson

About the show

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.

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

August 2026

  • Wed 19
  • Thu 20
  • Fri 21
  • Sat 22
  • Sun 23
  • Tue 25
  • Wed 26
  • Thu 27
  • Fri 28
  • Sat 29
  • Sun 30

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