DCTheatreScene - Somewhat Recommended

Matthew J. Keenan’s new play, An Irish Carol just opened at Keegan Theatre, has a gritty realism that is unmatched among the holiday fare now playing in the DC area; it’s as bracing as a shot of Bushmills, but not necessarily pleasing to those seeking something a bit milder.
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Washington Post - Recommended

"...Not much of a play, in other words, yet there’s something agreeable about the company “An Irish Carol” provides. Mark A. Rhea’s low-key production matches what Keenan’s script offers — an emphasis on understated banter, the mud-in-yer-eye jests the lads toss around over hoisted pints and whiskeys. The actors are mostly unfussy and sincere, with David Jourdan doing especially warm work as a good-time character who delivers a lot of jokes and exposition."
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MD Theatre Guide - Recommended

"...There are some humorous moments in the show. When Dave demands an increase in price for the beer, he is asked , “When did that happen?” Dave responds, “It just happened!” There were loud laughs from the audience. When Michael – David’s younger brother announces that his wife is pregnant again – he is asked, “Is it yours?” He responds, “If it comes out drunk – it’s mine!”"
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