2008 Dublin Theatre Festival

The Dublin Theatre Festival (25 September -- 12 October, 2008) has announced this year's programme.

The 2008 Festival comprises 27 shows in 16 venues with productions from 12 different countries, including Ireland, South Africa, England, Scotland, the United States, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Colombia and Argentina. There will be seven major Irish productions, including the world premiere of a new version of Hedda Gabler by Brian Friel at The Gate Theatre, which celebrates its 80th anniversary.

There is also a programme of ancillary events including discussions, conferences and networking opportunities, a stage to screen showcase presented in association with the Irish Film Institute, an international critics' forum, the Irish Theatre Institute International Theatre Exchange, creative dance workshops, and a young critics' panel.