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Faith Healer

Faith Healer at Booth Theater

Why see Faith Healer?

Captivating
Elysa Garnder - USA Today

Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes and Tony winner Cherry Jones star in one of the most renowned dramas of our time.

Faith Healer tells the story of Frank Hardy, the faith healer, and his wife Grace.  The play is told through a series of long monologues - two spoken by Frank, one spoken by Grace, and one spoken by Teddy, Frank's manager.  Frank and Grace travel around England, Scotland and Wales in a caravan, offering to heal the sick.  There's a couple of tragedies at the heart of this story - one being the death of Frank and Grace's baby.

A spellbinding play by one of Ireland's best-loved playwrights.  As the three bare their innermost thoughts, they ask potent questions about who we trust, what we know and why we believe.

The New York Times' chief critic Ben Brantley called the play, "a rare work of art."  In this mesmerizing production that originated at Dublin's famed Gate Theatre, Faith Healer gives audiences the unique opportunity to see three of our finest actors on one stage and will be a testament to those with faith in the lasting power of live theater.

Dates
Previews from : 18th April 2006
Opened : 4th May 2006
Closed : 30th July 2006

Audience:  The Faith Healer may be inappropriate for children aged 16 and under.  Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Booth Theater.

Run time:  Two hours and 35 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

Show Times

  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Matinee - - 2 pm - - 2 pm 3 pm
Evening - 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm -



Awards

Winner 2006 Tony Award!
Best Feaured Actor - Ian McDiarmid

Reviews

Customer reviews

5 reviews, average rating: (4.9 Stars)

Jean Racine

Ralph Fiennes is hot

Ralph is hot. ... Read more

Carole Smith

Breathtaking!

The Booth Theatre is the perfect venue to enjoy Brian Friel's intimate play Faith Healer. From the moment the curtains swish stage right to reveal a dark figure in long coat, hat and scarf, the tension builds. As Ralph Fiennes speaks, he does a slow striptease to reveal Francis Hardy, the Faith Healer. We, the audience , are audibly breathless, not a sound is heard! Cherry Jones as Grace, renders us weak with mourning and regret as she recalls her years with the Faith Healer. The smoke from her cigarettes are clouds of sadness that float over the stage. Ian McDiarmid as Teddy, bathed in a warm honey light, mesmerizes with his recollection of life on the road with Frank. Ralph Fiennes beautifully concludes the monologues with explanation for all of the questions and angst. Or does he? Truly a play to be remembered forever. ... Read more

Gordon Fagin

Irish magic

What an amazing play, and such a beautiful production. The acting is some of the best on Broadway and if you can get a ticket it is well worth seeing. Having said that, it is a play in which demands you to listen , but the rewards are truely wonderful. I wish the production every sussess!! ... Read more
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