Theatre review: Tommy Tiernan and Aaron Monaghan star in The Cave, by Kevin Barry 

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Theatre review: Tommy Tiernan and Aaron Monaghan star in The Cave, by Kevin Barry 

Tommy Tiernan and Aaron Monaghan in The Cave, by Kevin Barry, at the Abbey. Picture: Ros Kavanagh

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025 - 21:30
Alan O’Riordan

The Cave, Abbey Theatre, Dublin ★★★☆☆

Kevin Barry rarely writes a dull sentence. His novels are packed with startling phrases that have you reaching for the highlighter pen, or simply reading them again for the sheer pleasure of it. 

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