Eight young actors are bringing a nearly century-old play about Dubliners to performance at the Abbey Theatre. The play resonates with the angst and struggles of current generations, reflecting how timeless the themes of young adulthood and societal issues are. Actor David Rawle articulates that every youth feels a sense of urgency and dread regarding the world, echoing sentiments expressed by historical figures like George Orwell regarding generational perspectives on intelligence and wisdom.
"I think every generation, or young generation, feels like they've discovered that the world is ending, and they're carrying all that angst."
"Everything you are looking at on the news, it is the first time you are seeing [it]. I think George Orwell said, 'Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it...'"
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