Villanova Theatre Maps the Language of Love and Loss in Irish Masterpiece
TRANSLATIONS transports audiences to Ireland to commemorate 1916 Easter Rising
Villanova Theatre proudly presents Irish treasure Brian Friel’s most celebrated play, Translations, directed by Valerie Joyce and on stage April 12- 24, 2016.

Translations follows English soldier and cartographer George Yolland to the fictional Irish town of Baile Baeg, where he finds himself falling in love with the local language and a local lass.  But can their love flourish as Empire and colony collide? This lyrical play navigates the peaks and valleys of love, communication, and the quest for freedom – taking audiences on a journey across cultural and political boundaries. Hailed as a “modern masterpiece,” Friel’s captivating play begs the question: is the language of the heart universal?

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