A FLEDGLING theatre company has landed a world first by gaining the rights to translate the work of Samuel Beckett into Irish and to perform one of his plays in Gaeilge for the first time.
Mouth on Fire Theatre Company – which was founded in 2010 – will stage the world premiere of Rocabaí, the Irish-language translation of Beckett’s short play Rockaby, at Southampton University on September 8.
The play has been translated by acclaimed author, poet and translator Gabriel Rosenstock.
It will be performed as part of an ensemble production entitled Night is Drawing Nigh, which will feature three of Beckett’s short plays: A Piece of Monologue, Krapps Last Tape, and Rockaby.
Audiences at Night is Drawing Nigh will see Rockaby first in its original English-language version and then as Rocabaí in the Irish language.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel