Belfast’s Pygmalion Challenges Irish Language Norms | Limerick News

A Belfast theater company is staging a bold, modern retelling of Pygmalion set in 2026, sparking fierce debate about who truly owns the Irish language. Auditions across Ireland drew over forty young actors, with the producer praising their talent and passion. The play, developed over ten years and backed by a massive €400,000 grant, flips the classic tale by centering on two teenage girls whose Belfast Irish is mocked by professors — setting off a bet to transform one into a refined speaker for a prestigious Irish language festival. Rehearsals begin in September, with the premiere slated for October — a powerful, timely exploration of class, identity, and language in contemporary Ireland. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7538c3e7a0c0cbc