Written by Frank McGuinness Directed by Sarah Baxter “Never breathe a word of what I went through there...” Do You Come From Gomorrah? is a world premiere from Frank McGuinness, one of Ireland’s most celebrated playwrights and will be performed by Ryan Donaldson (Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme, 2016 and Tartuffe,...
Christy Moore is set to return to the National Concert Hall for four highly anticipated performances. Fans can also look forward to an Expanded Edition of his Number 1 album A Terrible Beauty, which will be released later this year on Claddagh Records. The new edition will include five brand-new tracks,...
An award winning domestic thriller about love and the things we wish we didn’t know. Emma met Adam in a Tesco at a strange time in her life. After six months of romance and joy she decides to move out of her mouldy box room and into his apartment. Things...
The lineup has just been unveiled for this year’s Culture Date with Dublin 8. The annual cultural extravaganza, celebrating the history, heritage and contemporary life of Dublin 8, will take place from May 4th to May 10th. The programme boasts over 100 specially curated activities, from walking tours and workshops to...
Celebrating our rich history, culture and landmarks with tours and workshops as part of the wonderful Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival. Dublinia Exhibition Tours: May 4th, 6th and 7th each at11:30 am- 12:00pm Learn more about the Viking and Medieval age from our knowledgeable tour guides through our incredible...
Treat yourself to an evening of laugher, triumph, and a hilarious journey of rediscovery. Norma Sheahan, one of Ireland’s leading dramatic actors, returns to the Gaiety with her “sell-out performance” of Willy Russell’s effervescent and iconic character SHIRLEY VALENTINE. Meet Shirley, a 45-year-old housewife, trapped in a dreary marriage and...
Christos Papadopoulos returns to DDF with his latest creation, My Fierce Ignorant Step, which connects a vibrant soundscape with intricate movement to illuminate the sheer euphoria of being alive. Ten dancers listen, breathe and move as one. Memories, voices and rhythms accumulate, pulse and swell until the movement itself begins to feel...
This new temporary exhibition within EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum asks how the millions of Irish people in England have fared over the past 200 years. Based on landmark economic history research using new big data analysis, it tracks the wealth, health, and living standards of Irish migrants and families of Irish...
Ailbhe Reddy has a knack for writing alt-folk songs that hit you right in the chest. On her debut album Personal History-which snagged a nod for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize - she moved effortlessly between the deeply personal and the strangely universal. Her slacker-pop follow-up, Endless Affair, dropped in...
This event revolves around the legacy and music of The Clash, structured in two parts The Clash Pub Quiz A themed trivia night focused on the band and its world — from early punk anthems to deep cuts and lyrical twists. Teams will face rounds that test recall of songs,...
Chart topping folk group The Longest Johns are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy that are blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs. Formed in 2012 across a kitchen table in their native Bristol, they bonded over a passion...
Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, The Buena Vista Social Club remains a high watermark not just for Cuban music but world music as a whole, having been only one of two non-English speaking albums to be included in Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums of all time...
Fiona O’ Connell is a musician and producer from Clare whose ethereal folk music balances upon both her intricate vocal melodies and delicate approach to songwriting. Influenced by Joshua Burnside and Billie Marten, she combines the simplicity of more traditional folk melodies with pop, ambient and electronic elements to weave...
The dreamy yet intricate world of alternative pop artist Leah Rose is characterised by a blend of synth-driven soundscapes and thought-provoking lyricism. Her expansive sound is crafted through a captivating vocal style and distinct songcraft. The Irish artist released her momentous debut EP ‘The Sun, The Moon, The Stars’ in...