CRITIC’S PICK: "A modest yet exquisite revival directed by Doug Hughes, it makes a rigorous case not only for Brian Friel’s pre-eminence as an interpreter of Irish national identity, but for the vitality of art in deciphering life."
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“ ‘Translations’ serves as a reminder that wars of words can claim casualties.”
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“Its delicate, humorous lyricism is another embodiment of ‘Translations’ big-souled complexity. The play’s tragedy strikes as deep as it does because it makes room, within and intertwined with the act of violence to which it is bearing witness, for so much beauty.”
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“The words resonate with the play’s theme...Unfortunately, those words ultimately translate into a yawn.”
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“The clash over culture and colonialism and native tongue feels real and eternally relevant, and the rural-Ireland atmosphere is so redolent, you can practically smell the fresh earth. With ‘Translations’, Irish Rep's Friel Project is off to a more than solid start.”
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“Brian Friel...In his 1980 play ‘Translations’ now being lovingly revived at off-Broadway’s Irish Rep, names are of paramount importance: they represent culture, tradition, even identity.”
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“This is a smashing production that has great moment for our time. It reminds us how usurping nations often force native speakers to give up their language, culture and customs. In disappearing their identity and history, the usurpers hope to gain immunity from accountability.”
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“I’m grateful to hear that ‘Translations’ has been extended through the end of the year. Its messages still ring true on both a personal and a more global level, as it explores how we connect with each other and what we choose to keep and value of myth, legend, history and culture and that which we choose to leave behind. Don’t miss your opportunity to see it”
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