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About The Brightening Air
Don't miss the world premiere of Olivier Award-winning writer and director Conor McPherson's latest play, The Brightening Air. Book The Brightening Air tickets on TodayTix.
The Brightening Air is a poignant family drama set in a broken-down farmhouse in Ireland in the 1980s. This tale of fate and family centres on a brother and sister whose lives have been upended by the arrival of "an ex-clergyman uncle with an unscrupulous plan, a sister-in-law seeking a miracle, and a prodigal brother hell-bent on trouble."
See Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids) in the role of Dermot, the prodigal brother, Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters) playing Stephen, and Rosie Sheehy (Machinal) playing Billie. Also included in the talented cast are Derbhle Crotty (Portia Coughlan), Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty (Juno and the Paycock), Seán McGinley (A Whistle in the Dark), Aisling Kearns (Juno and the Paycock), and Hannah Morrish (The Merchant of Venice 1936).
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
10th April, 2025
End date
14th June, 2025
Stars on stage
Rosie Sheehy
Chris O'Dowd
Brian Gleeson
The Brightening Air cast and creative team
By: Conor McPherson
Director: Conor McPherson
Starring: Brian Gleeson, Rosie Sheehy, Seán McGinley, Hannah Morrish, Chris O’Dowd
Sets: Rae Smith
Costumes: Rae Smith
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Sound: Gregory Clarke
Movement and Intimacy: Lucy Hind
Voice: Charlie Hughes-D'Aeth
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 521, X68; (Mepham Street) 211, 243, 507
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, N1, N68, N171; (Mepham Street) 243
Car park: Waterloo Station (4mins)
Directions from tube: (7mins) Take Mepham Street (100 metres) down to Waterloo Road. Turn right on Waterloo Road, but keep left as the theatre is 100 metres further along on the opposite corner.
More information about The Brightening Air
The Brightening Air in London has a talented creative team led by writer and director Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country). The team also includes lighting designer Mark Henderson (Operation Mincemeat), sound designer Gregory Clarke (The Third Man), set and costume designer Rae Smith (Girl From North Country), movement and intimacy director Lucy Hind (101 Dalmatians—The Musical), and fight director Kate Waters (Richard II).
As Matthew Warchus, the artistic director of The Old Vic, said, "It's such an honour to welcome back Conor McPherson to The Old Vic. Indisputably one of the world's greatest living writers, and a superb director to boot, Conor has long been a personal favourite of mine. Back in 2017, I invited him to create Girl from the North Country for The Old Vic and witnessed him weave his own distinct magic with that unique and wonderful show. So I am beyond excited to be premiering his funny, breathtaking and heart-wrenching brand new play, The Brightening Air, this coming spring."
What to watch for
- The Brightening Air was the winner of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.
- This is Conor McPherson's return to the theatre following the 2017 success of Girl from the North Country, which was staged in the West End and on Broadway.
- Chris O'Dowd is playing Dermot in this play; he has earned a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the comedy series State Of The Union.
- Conor McPherson has earned numerous awards for his writing and direction, including an Olivier Award and Critics Circle Award for The Weir.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Brightening Air about?
Don’t miss the world premiere of Olivier Award-winning writer and director Conor McPherson’s latest play, The Brightening Air. This drama of fate and family is set in a dilapidated farmhouse in 1980s Ireland.
How do you get tickets for The Brightening Air?
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How much are tickets for The Brightening Air?
The Brightening Air tickets start at £25.
Which theatre is The Brightening Air at?
The Brightening Air is at London's Old Vic, which is located at 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB.
What is the age recommendation for The Brightening Air?
Ages 14+.
Who wrote The Brightening Air?
The play is by Conor McPherson.
Who directed The Brightening Air?
Conor McPherson directs the play.
Is The Brightening Air appropriate for kids?
The Brightening Air is best for children ages 14 and above as it includes sexual references and strong language.
Is The Brightening Air good?
The Brightening Air is a fantastic highly anticipated new family drama from Olivier Award-winning writer and director Conor McPherson.
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