A major musical adaptation of Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes is set to debut at Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of their 2017 line-up of shows.
The emotional retelling of a childhood in Limerick and beyond will feature original songs and melodies and producer Pat Moylan is "thrilled" that Irish audiences will be the first to see the show.
"I'm thrilled that Irish audiences will be the first to experience this enthralling musical version of Angela's Ashes, before we take it to the world stage," Moylan said.
"I know that they are in for a very special evening of music and song featuring Frank McCourt's iconic characters live on stage – a project that has been so close to my heart for a long time."
Stephen Faloon, the theatre's general manager, is very excited about the production, saying to have a show like this premiere in the venue has been a hope of his since day one.
"When we initially opened this theatre, it was always hoped that we would have an Irish production that would travel on to the West End and Broadway and I think Angela's Ashes is that one. It's going to be brilliant," he told RTÉ Entertainment.
Other highlights of the new programme include a seven-week run of Miss Saigon in October/November, Moscow City Ballet performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty.
There is also a production of Carmen featuring well known Irish sporano Celine Byrne and a series of in-depth interviews with John Cleese, Mia Farrow, Colonel Chris Hadfield and Alexandra Cousteau to look forward to.
