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“I had spent time in New York, where I loved the idea that theater could be done up in tiny little rooms rather than for lots of money on a big stage, and be tied to ordinary life.”

Quote by Garry Hynes

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Garry Hynes is an esteemed Irish theatre director known for her significant contributions to the theatre community in Ireland and internationally. Born on June 10, 1953, she began her directing career in the 1970s and is celebrated for her profound understanding and innovative approach to the art of theatre. more

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