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Parker play opens new Abbey season

Stewart Parker's 'Heavenly Bodies' will open the 'Summer at the Abbey' season in the Peacock Theatre later this month.

Directed by Parker's niece, Rough Magic co-founder Lynne Parker, 'Heavenly Bodies' chronicles the life and struggles of playwright Dion Boucicault, with Declan Conlon in the lead role.

The cast also includes Owen Roe, Niamh Linehan, Pauline Hutton, Helene Montague, Phelim Drew and musician Ellen Cranitch.  

'Heavenly Bodies' opens at the Peacock on Monday 28 June, with previews from Wednesday 23 June.

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