Table Read - A Platform for Artistic Exchange Table Read is a new actor-focused initiative that creates space for theatreartists to explore contemporary plays, develop their practice, and engage inmeaningful dialogue with peers. Conceived and designed by Shane O'Reilly, this initiative focuses onperformance and creative exchange, centring the actor's voice whilewelcoming collaboration across disciplines. First up: Infinite Life by Annie Baker Directed by Annabelle Comyn Five women lie on chaise longues in Northern California and ask: can we evertruly express what it feels like to live inside a body?(6 Actors | 5 Female, 1 Male) Coming next: Downstate by Bruce Norris Directed by Mark O'Rowe Cast members will be announced soon. Table Read is free to attend, butticketed. It is open to anyone working within the sector. Please book yourplace. Developed and managed by Irish Theatre Institute and supported by SmockAlley Theatre. Age Suitability: 18+ Warnings: " This production contains adult themes and language and content of asexual nature. " Discussions of illness including cancer. " Discussions of pain and descriptions of suffering. TICKETS Free but ticketed - book to secure your place RUNNING TIME 90 mins no interval ABOUT THE COMPANY ITI is an all-island resource organisation for theatre. Ourstrategic intent is to maximise creative opportunities andresources for theatre artists by building content, capacity andinterest at home and abroad. Guardians of traditions as well as acatalyst for change, ITI works collaboratively and is committedto keeping theatre alive and thriving, as relevant and excitingtoday as it ever was.

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Mama Biashara
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