Mother Courage tells the story of Anna Fierling, nicknamed Mother Courage, a peddler who travels across Europe during the Thirty Years’ War. The play questions the justification of warfare, revealing the hypocrisy of a war fought on religious grounds. As the war unfolds, Mother Courage struggles to keep her business afloat and her three children safe.
Directed by Niall Henry
Blue Raincoat Ensemble: John Carty, Sandra O Malley, Bob Kelly, Aisling Mannion, Áine Ní Laoghaire, Brian Devaney.
Set Design: Jamie Vartan | Sound Design: Joe Hunt | Lighting Design: Barry McKinney | Lighting Technician: Emily Waters | Production: Maurice Power