Wednesday, October 26, 7:30pm; Friday, October 28, 8pm; Saturday, October 29, 8pm; Sunday, October 30, 2pm; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

In 1916, Ireland raged against British rule, resulting in a six-day armed rebellion that became known as the Easter Rising. The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time, as the residents of a Dublin tenement seek shelter from the violence sweeping through the city’s streets. Revolution has finally arrived, but what kind of Ireland awaits? When The Plough and the Stars was first performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1926, the audience rioted. Today regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an indispensable window into the political culture of Ireland at one of its most pivotal moments in history.

Tickets are $38-$68 at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and at ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call 614-469-0939 or 800-745-3000.