Theatre review: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Everyman, Cork

This adaptation by The New Theatre of James Joyce’s semi-autobiographical novel, is unavoidably wordy and esoteric but it captures the essence of the young enquiring Joyce portrayed by his alter ego, Stephen Dedalus.

Played by Lauren Farrell, there is nothing jarring about a female in the role. Dressed in a sailor suit, she has an air of innocence about her in the earlier part of the play. However, Farrell’s voice projection could be stronger.