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Little Gem
First Preview: Jul 16, 2019
Opening Date: Jul 16, 2019
Closing Date: Sep 8, 2019
Running Time: 01:35
Playing @
Irish Repertory Theatre
132 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011
One year can bring extraordinary change; just ask Amber, Lorraine and Kay, three generations of North Dublin women who find themselves suddenly facing the unexpected.
Young Amber’s case of indigestion – or perhaps it’s a brutal hangover? – grows into something more, while her mother Lorraine discovers salsa dancing after an incident at work leads to therapist-suggested self-care. Grandmother Kay, “on the wrong side of sixty, but not dead yet,” struggles to take care of a personal itch while adjusting to life as a caretaker for her beloved Gem.
As the year moves forward, the women confront their individual challenges with courage and humor, finding strength in one another and discovering the beauty and complexity of family.
WINNER - Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award
“vivid, funny and touching” – The Telegraph
Young Amber’s case of indigestion – or perhaps it’s a brutal hangover? – grows into something more, while her mother Lorraine discovers salsa dancing after an incident at work leads to therapist-suggested self-care. Grandmother Kay, “on the wrong side of sixty, but not dead yet,” struggles to take care of a personal itch while adjusting to life as a caretaker for her beloved Gem.
As the year moves forward, the women confront their individual challenges with courage and humor, finding strength in one another and discovering the beauty and complexity of family.
WINNER - Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award
“vivid, funny and touching” – The Telegraph
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Performance Schedule
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
THURSDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Written By
- Elaine Murphy
Director
- Marc Atkinson Borrull
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
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Full-price tickets:
$45.00 - $70.00
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Accessibility
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Box Office
The box office is located in the lobby, and the counter is wheelchair accessible. -
Parking
Free street parking is available on 22nd Street (on the same block as the theatre) Monday–Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. -
Curb Ramps
There are no curb ramps. Call the theatre in advance for a portable ramp or reach out to staff on arrival. -
Restroom
There are two wheelchair accessible restrooms. All bathrooms at IRT are single stalled and gender neutral. -
Elevator\Escalator
The Mainstage balcony area and the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre in the basement are elevator accessible. For elevator access, guests can reach out to any IRT staff member when they arrive. -
Telephone
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Entrance
There is a step up into the lobby through the front doors, but a ramp is available if needed. Call the theatre in advance or reach out to a staff member upon arrival for ramp access. -
Visual Assistance
none -
Folding Armrests
Seat C1 in the Mainstage has a foldable arm and is marked as an accessible seat in the online seating chart. -
Water Fountain
Two located upstairs in the balcony level. They are only accessible once the house opens. -
Assisted Listening System
Assistive listening devices are available for mainstage productions. Visit the concessions area for devices. ID is required. For patrons with a tele coil, the Mainstage theater is equipped with an induction loop, set your device/your device’s app to the “t” setting. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the Mainstage in seats A1/2 and B1/2. If you would like to remain in your wheelchair for the performance, our staff will remove the theatre chairs for you. For guests who wish to transfer to a seat from their wheelchair, we are more than happy to store your wheelchair during the performance. We will return your wheelchair to you at intermission or the end of the performance.









