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Strolling Through Ulysses! is a one-man show about James Joyce's novel, "Ulysses", written and performed by Robert Gogan. It takes place in the Stag's Head Pub Theatre, Dame Court, Dublin 2 on various dates throughout 2018. Robert also performs in...more

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Rhona O

Dublin

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Reviewed 18 June 2018 via mobile

I now understand Ulysses!!!

Went to see this show last night and for the first time I now understand what the book is about. Robert made the characters come alive..... He really can switch with the flick of a Bowler Hat! It was quick, funny, a tad naughty and...More

1 Thank Rhona O

Hi Rhone, thank you for your review. I don't know where I'd be without my Bowler Hat on stage! In Ulysses it's described as "Plasto’s high grade ha". It's presumed that the 't' is omitted from the description because the label is either torn or...More

KerrySullivan

Kerry

2723

Reviewed 15 June 2018

Sprinting Through Ulysses

Attended this show with some reservations I’ve made several attempts to read Ulysses and am reasonably familiar with the story, it seemed an interesting way to mark the approach of Bloomsday. Robert Gogan is clearly a Joyce scholar and had the temerity to punctuate the...More

1 Thank KerrySullivan

Hi KerrySullivan, thank you for your review. I think that a lot of people have reservations about attending my show, fearing that it might be academic and 'above their heads'. But, of course, as you discovered, it's nothing like that! I know that many people...More

reichja

Melbourne, Australia

710

Reviewed 14 June 2018 via mobile

A great show...don’t miss it

Robert Gogan is a one man show on every Wednesday evening at the Stag’s Head. I was concerned as like most people I have never read Ulysses but knew it was a difficult book. Gogan summarises the story by acting out so many of the...More

2 Thank reichja

Hi reichja, thanks for your kind review. I'm delighted to see that you're now going to tackle the Great Book. If you enjoyed my show I can guarantee that you'll definitely enjoy reading "Ulysses"! Thanks again. Robert

Jon C

Aurora, Oregon

167

Reviewed 6 June 2018 via mobile

A fine show!

Highly recommended - Mr. Gogan does an excellent job bringing the book to life; his annotated version of Ulysses is worth getting also.

1 Thank Jon C

Hi Jon C, thank you for your very kind review of my show. I'm very glad you enjoyed it and it makes it all worthwhile my persevering with it and hoping that other people will enjoy it also! Thank you again. Robert

DBrock001

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

118

Reviewed 16 May 2018

Thoroughly engaging.

Whilst 'strolling' through Dublin on the first day of our trip we saw a poster for the show. Having not read Ulysses (although my partner had tried), we went along thinking it might be fun. We were not disappointed! A great show, fantastically brought to...More

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Hi DBrock001, thank you for your kind review. I'm delighted that you thought that the show was fun, because that's exactly what James Joyce intended when he wrote the great book. There are so many other hilarious pieces from the book I'd love to include...More

elizabethhY7430VR

Minneapolis, Minnesota

71

Reviewed 9 May 2018 via mobile

Amazing!

We saw Strolling Through Ulysses on our last night in Ireland. The small theatre in the famous Stag’s Head Pub was a perfect venue for the show. We loved it — Robert Gogan is a dynamic performer bringing the characters and novel to life. It...More

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Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your review. It's great to get a review encompassing one person who had read the great novel and one who hadn't. When writing the show I was hoping to appeal to "Ulysses" readers and non-readers alike and it look as...More

Gary G

New Orleans

168

Reviewed 6 May 2018

Better than the tourist sites

Forget about the tourist sights. If you want to meet nice people, get the feel of a traditional Irish pub, and see a show that just percolates with Irish character and culture, set aside an evening for the Stag’s Head pub when Robert Gogan is...More

Thank Gary G

Hi DaedalusLex, thank you for your review. Yes indeed, many people who come to the show and who tell me that they're quite familiar with "Ulysses" also tell me that they never considered approaching the great novel from an entertaining or humorous angle, and that...More

djptek

Betera, Spain

63

Reviewed 11 April 2018 via mobile

Finally, it all makes sense

After thirty years trying to get my head around the book, I found the expert guidance I needed. More of a romp than a stroll, the show was great fun & I'd heartily recommend it to anyone and everyone whether or not you are a...More

1 Thank djptek

Hi djptek, thank you for your kind review. Yes, I suppose that the show could be described as a romp, as well as a stroll. The important result for me is that the audience come away from the show with a greater understanding of "Ulysses"...More

purpleiris26

Ireland

8032

Reviewed 4 December 2017 via mobile

Wonderful.

Four of us went to see this on the Bank Holiday weekend. It is wonderful. This one man show really brings you in Ulysses Dublin. It is a slight shock to exit the bar and come out to modern day Dublin. Robert is a skilled...More

Thank purpleiris26

Hi 'purpleiris26', thank you for your kind review. I would agree with you that The Stag's Head Bar is so authentic and Victorian and when you combine its atmosphere with my show it's easy to forget the Real World outside. I feel that very little...More

Tillynero

Dublin, Ireland

287

Reviewed 12 November 2017 via mobile

Fantastic fun and a great introduction to Joyce

I went along to this show, in the basement bar of the Stags Head pub, with some friends on a Sunday night. I was really blown away by how interesting and enjoyable our night was. The Stags Head is a brilliant pub for visitors to...More

Thank Tillynero

Hi Tillynero, thank you for your very kind review. I fully agree with you about the Stag's Head pub. It has always been one of my favourite pubs in Dublin. The interior has been used as a backdrop in many periodic films - it's not...More

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Mags_Louis

Hi I wanted to bring my two kids 10 & 15, is it suitable and are they allowed to the 7pm show? P.s. They are interested 🙂 Thanks

21 July 2016|

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I don’t know what show Liam80 attended, but it couldn’t have been my show, because Strolling Through Ulysses! is most definitely NOT ‘geared’ towards children! James Joyce’s great novel is liberally sprinkled with... More

AchillShoreView

Hi I see that during Bloomsday Festival week there seem to be two different venues for the show. Can you confirm if this is correct as I know people who are interested in going.

10 June 2016|

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Hi Achill Shore View. Thank you for your query. I'll be performing my show every evening during Bloomsweek (13-17 June, including Bloomsday) at 7pm in The International Bar, Wicklow Street. However, on Bloomsday itself (June... More