The show, written and directed by Conor McPherson, explores the struggles of boardinghouse residents in Depression-era Minnesota. The story weaves songs ... to echo and amplify its themes of melancholy, yearning, hope and despair. (NY times & Hollywood Reporter)
The Sunday Express awarded the transfer five stars, saying "Bob Dylan's songs are so emotive and intense that they might well have overwhelmed the action. It's greatly to McPherson's credit that Girl From The North Country is such a compelling drama in its own right. McPherson has written a subtle and touching play about small town lives in middle America in the 1930s. The Great Depression has entered the very bones of the drifters and fugitives who end up in Nick's boarding house in Duluth, Minnesota
Verdict: This is an excellent production but because of the mature themes it deals with, and some adult language, IrishParents recommends that it is more suitable for study at Senior Level although the NCCA has prescribed it for Junior Level. The theatres require that any minor under the age of 16, be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
This is a great show but definitely more suited to an older audience. There is some bad language and relationship violence, unplanned pregnancy, abandonment.........not suitable for juniors. i wouldn't even be allowed to take my class of minors to the theatre to see this!
Julie T. Teacher. Co.Dublin
I went to see this show with my two grown-up daughters. This is NOT a show for children under the age of 16 . It should not be on the curriculum....
Helen,M, Teacher Co.Cork.