A gift certificate for two tickets to Burning Coal Theatre Company's production of Haughey/Gregory by Colin Murphy, a wild Irish comedy about an election in Dublin in 1982 that went so wrong that it turned out very, very right. The performances in question will be Mondays - Wednesdays, October 14 - 23, 2024. Details of the production can be found at www.burningcoal.org. Performances are at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.

In 1982, in Dublin, two very repulsive characters were running for high office. Then … something happened. Haughey/Gregory is the hilarious and brilliantly HOPEFUL play about a moment in time when the least expected thing happened, and the world changed for the better.

"The Gregory Deal" has become one of the most fascinating and unprecedented untold footnotes of Irish politics and Haughey/Gregory looks to examine all the political game, uprise, and sacrifice behind this lesser-known Cinderella story. Inner-city Dublin, 1982: after seeing plans for the demolition of his poverty-stricken hometown, small-town politician Tony Gregory makes an unusual rise in politics, shockingly becoming a Techta Dála as a member of an independent party. In doing so, Gregory finds himself in a very unique position of power as he is now among a split Daíl and it becomes clear that his vote could completely sway the upcoming election. Now courted by both major nominees Fitzgerald and Haughey, Gregory meets with both big-time politicians trying to figure out how to best leverage his newfound power to represent and fight for "the little guy."

Haughey/Gregory will play Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm, October 14th - 23rd at the Murphey School Auditorium.

Restrictions: Only valid Mondays - Wednesdays October 14 - 23, 2024 for Haughey/Gregory. Winner must call to make reservations for a specific performance.