Mark O’Brien
@obrienpmark.bsky.social
Executive / Co-Director of the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre. Like a bit of Theatre, Music, Books, Film, TV, Football, Hurling, Man Utd and a bit of whatever you’re having yourself.
All views my own… I think.
All views my own… I think.
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Mark O’Brien
@obrienpmark.bsky.social
· Apr 23
Some words from a couple of weeks ago
#SharedIsland summit in Dublin Castle. Great to share a stage and a brilliant conversation about theatre, arts, their role on this island, @abbeytheatre.bsky.social as Ireland's National Theatre.
#SharedIsland summit in Dublin Castle. Great to share a stage and a brilliant conversation about theatre, arts, their role on this island, @abbeytheatre.bsky.social as Ireland's National Theatre.
United are becoming a team again 😉
#mufc
#mufc
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a large building
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a large building
media.tenor.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
United are becoming a team again 😉
#mufc
#mufc
Haven’t read this in years.
As magical as I remember.
As magical as I remember.
December 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Haven’t read this in years.
As magical as I remember.
As magical as I remember.
The wren, the wren, the king of all birds.
December 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The wren, the wren, the king of all birds.
Go dtuga an Nollaig síocháin agus teas dóibh siúd is mó a bhfuil gá acu leis
May Christmas bring peace and warmth to those who need it most
#christmas #ireland #gaza #peace #ukraine
May Christmas bring peace and warmth to those who need it most
#christmas #ireland #gaza #peace #ukraine
December 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Go dtuga an Nollaig síocháin agus teas dóibh siúd is mó a bhfuil gá acu leis
May Christmas bring peace and warmth to those who need it most
#christmas #ireland #gaza #peace #ukraine
May Christmas bring peace and warmth to those who need it most
#christmas #ireland #gaza #peace #ukraine
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For 100 years, Ireland’s Abbey Theatre has shown that a publicly funded troupe can deliver cultural riches and hard truths. Talya Zax on the instructive history of the institution that inspired America’s Federal Theatre Project:
The Pro-Democracy Case for a National Theater
For 100 years, Ireland’s Abbey Theatre has shown that a publicly funded troupe can deliver cultural riches and hard truths.
bit.ly
December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For 100 years, Ireland’s Abbey Theatre has shown that a publicly funded troupe can deliver cultural riches and hard truths. Talya Zax on the instructive history of the institution that inspired America’s Federal Theatre Project:
Great article in @theatlantic.com today about how the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social being Ireland’s National Theatre inspired the FTP in the USA and continues to influence thinking on national theatres & their importance.
For 100 years, Ireland’s Abbey Theatre has shown that a publicly funded troupe can deliver cultural riches and hard truths. Talya Zax on the instructive history of the institution that inspired America’s Federal Theatre Project:
The Pro-Democracy Case for a National Theater
For 100 years, Ireland’s Abbey Theatre has shown that a publicly funded troupe can deliver cultural riches and hard truths.
bit.ly
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Great article in @theatlantic.com today about how the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social being Ireland’s National Theatre inspired the FTP in the USA and continues to influence thinking on national theatres & their importance.
Remembering a great artist and friend on the anniversary of his passing.
Rest in colour John Duffy
Rest in colour John Duffy
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Remembering a great artist and friend on the anniversary of his passing.
Rest in colour John Duffy
Rest in colour John Duffy
One of my favourite renditions of Fairytale was on the streets of Dublin City as Shane passed on his journey home just over two years ago. True love. #ShaneMcGowan #speirgorm
December 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
One of my favourite renditions of Fairytale was on the streets of Dublin City as Shane passed on his journey home just over two years ago. True love. #ShaneMcGowan #speirgorm
He wrote songs for many of life’s journeys may his next one be to home.
Rest in music Chris Rea.
Rest in music Chris Rea.
December 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
He wrote songs for many of life’s journeys may his next one be to home.
Rest in music Chris Rea.
Rest in music Chris Rea.
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We live in a beautiful world.
December 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
We live in a beautiful world.
Villa without Rogers would never have scored. United without Deligt, Mbuemo, Amad, Maguire, Mazraoui, Casemiro should have at least drawn. Sesko, Cunha wasteful. Also loved Martinez in the pivot, tackling & his insightful passing brilliant. Still only 3 points off top 4. Onwards #MUFC
December 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Villa without Rogers would never have scored. United without Deligt, Mbuemo, Amad, Maguire, Mazraoui, Casemiro should have at least drawn. Sesko, Cunha wasteful. Also loved Martinez in the pivot, tackling & his insightful passing brilliant. Still only 3 points off top 4. Onwards #MUFC
Grianstad an Gheimhridh Sona Daoibh
December 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Grianstad an Gheimhridh Sona Daoibh
We live in a beautiful world.
December 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
We live in a beautiful world.
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Still searching for the perfect present? Or a sensational stocking stuffer?
Our gift vouchers are available to purchase online (even late on Christmas Eve!). Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas: https://booking.abbeytheatre.ie/gift/add 🎁
Our gift vouchers are available to purchase online (even late on Christmas Eve!). Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas: https://booking.abbeytheatre.ie/gift/add 🎁
December 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Still searching for the perfect present? Or a sensational stocking stuffer?
Our gift vouchers are available to purchase online (even late on Christmas Eve!). Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas: https://booking.abbeytheatre.ie/gift/add 🎁
Our gift vouchers are available to purchase online (even late on Christmas Eve!). Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas: https://booking.abbeytheatre.ie/gift/add 🎁
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Scouring and searching for a simply perfect present?
Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas, from tickets to our current glorious production of Dublin Gothic to our gift vouchers🎁
Visit our website to learn more ✨
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/booking/
Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas, from tickets to our current glorious production of Dublin Gothic to our gift vouchers🎁
Visit our website to learn more ✨
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/booking/
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Scouring and searching for a simply perfect present?
Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas, from tickets to our current glorious production of Dublin Gothic to our gift vouchers🎁
Visit our website to learn more ✨
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/booking/
Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas, from tickets to our current glorious production of Dublin Gothic to our gift vouchers🎁
Visit our website to learn more ✨
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/booking/
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What a stunning film Hamnet is.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
December 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
What a stunning film Hamnet is.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
What a stunning film Hamnet is.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
December 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
What a stunning film Hamnet is.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
Another adaptation of a brilliant book that sings a song of its own. Hamnet shines. Chloe Zhao’s direction is mesmerising. Łukasz Żal cinematography is so beautiful and there simply are not enough superlatives for Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
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The Abbey Theatre seeks an emerging Set Designer to assist Set and Costume Designer, Alyson Cummins, on the world premiere production of Do You Come From Gomorrah? by Frank McGuinness, directed by Sarah Baxter.
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/open-call-assistant-set-designer/
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/open-call-assistant-set-designer/
December 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Abbey Theatre seeks an emerging Set Designer to assist Set and Costume Designer, Alyson Cummins, on the world premiere production of Do You Come From Gomorrah? by Frank McGuinness, directed by Sarah Baxter.
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/open-call-assistant-set-designer/
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/open-call-assistant-set-designer/
Here’s to a great opening night to Caitríona McLaughlin and the brilliant company of The Playboy of the Western World at the @nationaltheatre.org.uk
Can’t wait to see you all later
Can’t wait to see you all later
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Here’s to a great opening night to Caitríona McLaughlin and the brilliant company of The Playboy of the Western World at the @nationaltheatre.org.uk
Can’t wait to see you all later
Can’t wait to see you all later
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Theatre news: Three world premières lead Abbey Theatre’s 2026 season
Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance.
www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/three-w...
Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance.
www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/three-w...
Theatre news: Three world premières lead Abbey Theatre’s 2026 season
Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance.
www.britishtheatreguide.info
December 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Theatre news: Three world premières lead Abbey Theatre’s 2026 season
Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance.
www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/three-w...
Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance.
www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/three-w...
‘I don’t have to go every day fighting for my position because I earned it’
Wow. Now there’s a problem
That has to be the end of Salah.
Sad to see, and endemic of a lot of the problems in premier league clubs.
Notions of upperosity indeed.
Wow. Now there’s a problem
That has to be the end of Salah.
Sad to see, and endemic of a lot of the problems in premier league clubs.
Notions of upperosity indeed.
December 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
‘I don’t have to go every day fighting for my position because I earned it’
Wow. Now there’s a problem
That has to be the end of Salah.
Sad to see, and endemic of a lot of the problems in premier league clubs.
Notions of upperosity indeed.
Wow. Now there’s a problem
That has to be the end of Salah.
Sad to see, and endemic of a lot of the problems in premier league clubs.
Notions of upperosity indeed.
100 years since he was born.
His presence and words much missed.
I loved loved loved his writing, particularly on sport. The archetypal magic realist writer before that phrase was born. The great Con Houlihan.
His presence and words much missed.
I loved loved loved his writing, particularly on sport. The archetypal magic realist writer before that phrase was born. The great Con Houlihan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
100 years since he was born.
His presence and words much missed.
I loved loved loved his writing, particularly on sport. The archetypal magic realist writer before that phrase was born. The great Con Houlihan.
His presence and words much missed.
I loved loved loved his writing, particularly on sport. The archetypal magic realist writer before that phrase was born. The great Con Houlihan.
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Abbey Theatre announces centenary Plough and the Stars production for 2026
New plays by Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness and Una McKevitt also feature in forthcoming season
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
New plays by Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness and Una McKevitt also feature in forthcoming season
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
Abbey Theatre announces centenary Plough and the Stars production for 2026
New plays by Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness and Una McKevitt to also feature in forthcoming season
www.irishtimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Abbey Theatre announces centenary Plough and the Stars production for 2026
New plays by Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness and Una McKevitt also feature in forthcoming season
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
New plays by Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness and Una McKevitt also feature in forthcoming season
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM