Sex and the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who is spending the festive period in Donegal ahead of her January appearance in London’s West End, has vowed to follow an Irish tradition for the new year.
The Just Like That actress and entrepreneur arrived at Dublin Airport from New York on December 22nd with her family to spend Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in Ireland.
Ms Parker, took to Instagram in the early hours of New Year’s Day and posted her new tradition with the words by Brooke Hampton and added: “It’s forever now a tradition in the Broderick-Parker home.” She thanked a friend for introducing her to it.
“In Ireland, on New Year’s Eve at midnight, it’s a tradition to open your backdoor and let the old year out and open your front door to let the new one in. Out with the old, in with the new. I like that.”
Ms Parker added: “A toast to 2023, to the year ahead, and to all of you. Hoping this finds you somewhere that brings you joy as this year comes to a close, with a loved one or a good book or a delicious meal or all of the above. Cheers to all, near and far. SJ X.”
The successful actress is taking a break in Donegal in the lead up to making her West End Debut in Plaza Suite at London’s Savoy Theatre later this month.
The actor will appear alongside her husband and the show which will run from January 15th to March 31st, 2024.
Plaza Suite shares the stories of three separate couples, all played by Parker and Broderick.
The couple play Karen and Sam who are a long-married pair whose relationship may be headed for an early checkout. Muriel and Jesse are former high school sweethearts who seem destined for an extended stay.
Norma and Roy are the mother and father of the bride, ready to celebrate their daughter’s nuptials according to the show’s official description.
The play has already been staged on Broadway.
The actress frequently visits Donegal as she and her family have a holiday home located there. They extended their hideaway home several years ago.
