Nora and Jim
Relive the love story that inspired a literary legend."Nora and Jim" takes you on a poignant journey through the lives of Irish writer James Joyce and his muse Nora Barnacle. Witness their enduring love as they reminisce on years of passion, laughter, and the birth of literary genius. Don't miss this enchanting Irish play.
Featuring Lisa Dobbyn and Johnny O'Callaghan. Written by Nora Connolly, Directed by Ronan Wilmot, Produced by Marcus Fox and Musical Accompaniment by Dermot Kiernan.
The Glendale Room
June 6th, 7th, 8th, @ 8pm
June 13th, 14th, 15th @ 8pm
The Broadwater Studio
June 9th @ 12:30pm | June 16th @ 2pm
June 17th @ 9:30pm
About the Play
"I offer you my heart." - "I'll hold you to that."
Nora and Jim is an original new play by Nora Connolly, written for the Centenary Celebrations of Bloomsday in 2022. "Nora and Jim" intricately weaves the enchanting tale of James Joyce and his beloved muse, Nora Barnacle. Bound by a fervent passion, their journey is a symphony of love amidst the tumultuous winds of life. Departing Dublin on a crisp October evening in 1904, their elopement ignites a flame of romance that inspired a literary legend.
The original production enjoyed a sell-out run in Dublin, Ireland and has gone on to tour Europe, as well as a private audience at Aras an Uachtarain. This is the US premiere of "Nora and Jim".
"Nora and Jim" is presented by The Irish Sea, in association with the Contemporary Irish Arts Center, Los Angeles (CIACLA) with ongoing guidance and support from Kevin Cronin and Dublin Theatre Productions