Reading
23 & 24 January 2025 at 7.30pm
Anna Livia Creative in association with the James Joyce Centre presents McGovern’s Choice, two captivating evenings with acclaimed Irish actor Barry McGovern on Thursday & Friday, 23 & 24 January 2025. Join us at the James Joyce Centre as he brings James Joyce’s works to life through a specially curated selection of prose, poetry, and surprises.
McGovern, celebrated for his mastery of Joyce and Beckett, will read from Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Finnegans Wake, and Ulysses, along with Joyce’s poetry. As he explains: “I want to offer a potpourri of Joyce’s works for both newcomers and longtime admirers.”
Barry McGovern is one of Ireland’s most distinguished actors, with an illustrious career in theatre, film, and radio. Renowned for his performances of Beckett, including I’ll Go On and Krapp’s Last Tape, McGovern has also earned acclaim in productions like Waiting for Godot and Endgame. His film credits include Braveheart, The General, and the Irish-language Fidil Ghorm. McGovern’s achievements include an honorary doctorate from Trinity College Dublin, the Edinburgh Angel Award, and recordings of Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. Don’t miss this unique celebration of Joyce’s wit, humour, and genius.
Part 1: Thursday, 23 January at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.
Part 2: Friday, 24 January at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.
A wine reception will follow each performance.
Tickets are €20.
The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.