Dublin celebration of George Bernard Shaw's 150th Anniversary

"The man who writes about himself and his own time is the only man who writes about all people and all time". - George Bernard Shaw

Ireland will celebrate the life and works of George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright and Nobel laureate, in Dublin from 22 July to 28 July, 2006.

Born in Dublin in 1856 Shaw was an Irish dramatist, literary critic, a socialist spokesman, and a leading figure in 20th century theatre. In 1925 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

The week-long celebrations are to be held at Shaw’s birthplace, 33 Synge Street, Dublin 8, a ten minute walk from bustling Grafton St. Recently restored, the house has been furnished in Victorian style to re-create the atmosphere of Shaw's early days. This charming residence also gives a wonderful insight into everyday life of Victorian Dublin.

Planned festivities will include readings from some of his most noteworthy plays; themed talks such as ‘Shaw & War’ and ‘Shaw as an Irish man’; guided tours of the house; and a performance by actress Eileen O’Sullivan twice daily, comprising Shaw’s life, his witticisms and dramatic excerpts from his work.

Readings

Monday 24 July, 1pm, reading of Shaw’s play ‘The Man of Destiny’ by Angela Grayson

Tuesday 25 July, 1pm, talk with Mary Lou Norton ‘The First Twenty Years’

Wednesday 26 July, 1pm, talk with Angela Grayson ‘’Shaw as an Irish man’

Thursday 27 July, 1pm, talk with Angela Grayson ‘Shaw & War’

Guided Tours

Saturday 22 July & Sunday 23 July, 2.30pm guided tour

Monday 24 July to Friday 28 July inclusive, 3pm guided tour

Performance

Performance by Eileen O’Sullivan, the show will comprise of Shaw’s life, his witticisms and dramatic excerpts from his work and will last approximately 30 minutes.

Saturday 22 July & Sunday 23 July
Performance at 3.30pm

Monday 24 July to Friday 28 July inclusive
Performance at 12 noon & 2pm

Normal admission charges apply and include all of the above events

For more information: George Bernard Shaw