BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Dublin Town - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Dublin Town
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dublin Town
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Dublin
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260629T112108Z
CREATED:20260629T112108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T112108Z
UID:10008912-1786060800-1786233599@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
DESCRIPTION:You know their books but do you know the sisters? The fights and friction\, the love and loss. Follow Charlotte Brontë as she navigates the rise to fame and glory for her and the Brontë sisters whilst juggling family\, ambition and loss. Underdog begs the audience to question who is really the icon and who’s the other sister whilst following the Brontë sisters from childhood to their books publication. The sisters will journey through jealously\, rivalry and the power of words. Words that hold power and with that… responsibility… \nDirected by Bridging the Gap\, Sarah Gordon’s play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters\, and the story of the sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame. \nUnderdog: The Other Other Brontë is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French\, Ltd.\nwww.concordtheatricals.co.uk \nFunded in part by Dublin City Arts Grant Award 2026 – Neighbourhood / Voluntary. \nAge Suitability: 14+\nWarnings: Themes of loss\, misogyny\, death/grief\, depression and addiction. Contains explicit language. \nWRITTEN BY Sarah Gordan\nMEMBER DIRECTOR Aisling O’Shea Gaffney\nDIRECTING MENTOR Christina Matthews\nLIGHTING DESIGN BY Bill Woodland\nSET DESIGN BY Aisling O’Shea Gaffney\nCOSTUME DESIGN BY Bridging the Gap\nSOUND DESIGN BY Bridging the Gap\nPRODUCED BY Sadhbh McDonough & Ellen Donohoe\nMOVEMENT & INTIMACY Sophia Mitchell\nSTAGE COMBAT Barry Morgan \nCAST Caoimhe Woods\, Daniella Hensman\, Eoghan Flanagan-Healy\, Faith Olasogba\, Isabella Randolph\, Ishbel Clarence – Ray\, Lughadh Sisk\, Millie Starr
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/underdog-the-other-other-bronte/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Underdog-The-Other-Bronte.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260526T083940Z
CREATED:20260526T083940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T083940Z
UID:10008712-1785801600-1786233599@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:The Bodyguard
DESCRIPTION:The international\, award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back! Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith* (Sister Act\, Chicago\, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Rachel Marron\, Olivier Award nominated Adam Garcia (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang\, Wicked\, Coyote Ugly) as Frank Farmer and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector. \n\n\nSPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting\, Flashing Lights\, Smoke and Haze. \n  \nAGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+. No under 3’s permitted in the auditorium. \n  \n*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers\, dates\, times\, prices\, and fees are subject to change without notice. \n\n  \n\nFormer Secret Service agent turned bodyguard\, Frank Farmer\, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. \n  \n‘YOU GO IN HUMMING THE TUNES\, YOU COME OUT WHOOPING THEM!’ – The Independent \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times)\, breathtakingly romantic thriller\, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night\, So Emotional\, One Moment in Time\, Saving All My Love\, Run to You\, I Have Nothing\, Greatest Love Of All\, Million Dollar Bill\, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time- I Will Always Love You.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-bodyguard/
LOCATION:Bord Gáis Theatre\, Grand Canal Square\,Docklands\,Co Dublin\, Dublin\, Leinster\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Musical,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Bodyguard.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260725T223000
DTSTAMP:20260629T105407Z
CREATED:20260629T105407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T105407Z
UID:10008911-1785007800-1785018600@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Apocalypse How?
DESCRIPTION:Nominated for Best Ensemble at the Dublin Fringe Awards 2025 \nThe world has ended. GADZOOKS! Thank goodness\, the Doomslayers are here to guide you seamlessly into this brave new world\, however charred and radioactive it may be. \nThese three boozy floozies are the newfangled de facto administrators of the Bottom Bunker\, a not so desirable sanctuary for queers left behind by the Rapture. \nJoin the girls in their hedonistic hideaway as they learn to cope with the conclusion of our earthly presence. There’s cabaret for your entertainment\, plenty of provisions and a bunkerload of queer camaraderie in this ultimate guide through the doom and gloom of our dystopian present. \nAfter a sold out run at Dublin Fringe Festival 2025\, Apocalypse How? makes its triumphant return to Smock Alley. Come along\, release your inhibitions\, feel the (acid) rain on your skin and follow our unlikely Queeroes on a journey of self-discovery as they realise that maybe they do have what it takes to survive\, thrive and energetically jive their way through Doomsday. \nAge Suitability: 16+\nWarnings: References to mental illness\, strong language \nWRITTEN & PERFORMED BY Annie Queeries\, Donna Fella & Laylah Beattie \nTICKETS €19 | €17 (concession)\nRUNNING TIME 1 hr 10 mins no interval\nABOUT THE COMPANY \nLong time friends Annie\, Donna and Laylah started Doomslayers in 2024 to collaborate in their efforts to enjoy life amidst increasing existential dread. \nAnnie Queeries is a seasoned drag performer with plenty of stage experience. She’s known to appear at Prides and shows across the country and is a regularly featured guest at the Haus of Wig. Known for her camp\, creative drag style\, she combines performance art\, humour and community engagement and was nominated for the Spirit of Wit: Moira Brady Averill award in the 2025 Dublin Fringe Awards. \nDonna Fella is a celebrated drag artist active in Ireland’s queer performance scene. She is noted for her creative style and stage presence as well as her musicality and comedy songs. Outside of Doomslayers\, she is a founding member of the Haus of WIG\, one of the city’s most popular drag collectives known for its high energy cabaret shows. She has also been part of large-scale festival appearances and even opened for Chappell Roan at her Dublin show. \nLaylah Beattie is a writer and performance artist known for her advocacy work. After appearing on the Late Late show in 2017\, Laylah continued to tell the story of her gender transition through media appearances\, articles and her theatre shows. She has spoken publicly about mental health\, body image and LGBT+ issues.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/apocalypse-how/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Apocolypse-How.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260520T105753Z
CREATED:20260520T105753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105753Z
UID:10008653-1783382400-1783814399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Late Night Station
DESCRIPTION:Corps Ensemble and The New Theatre\, in association with The Civic\, presents Late Night Station by Andy Crook.\n\nLate Night Station is a sharp edged darkly comic drama that reveals how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial.\n\nBlending absurd humour with political unease.\n\nWise and Flannagan\, pass the night watching surveillance screens\, feeding unseen dogs\, and arguing about music\, conspiracy theories\, and the meaning of their work.\n\nWhat are they actually guarding and who are the strangers who lurk close by?\n\n\n\nWritten by Andy Crook \nDirected by Jed Murray\n\nStarring\nGemma Allan\nGraeme Coughlan\nAndy Crook\nEric O’Brien\n\n\nPresented by Corp Ensemble & The New Theatre.\nDeveloped at Scene & Heard. Supported by The Civic Theatre.\n\nDates\n7th – 11th July 2026
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/late-night-station/
LOCATION:The New Theatre\, 43 Essex St E\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D02 Y306\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Late-Night-Station.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260629T103843Z
CREATED:20260618T114249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T103843Z
UID:10008844-1782777600-1783209599@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Fanatical
DESCRIPTION:How Far Would You Go to Save Your Favourite Franchise? \n \nIn this world premiere production of Fanatical\, two die-hard fans\, Gina and Stanley\, take extreme measures to stop the ruin of their beloved sci-fi universe. However\, their plan unravels into a wild\, dark comedic tale of obsession\, power\, and unintended chaos.\n \nOnce it’s out in the world\, who owns the art\, the artist or the fan?\n\n \nWRITTEN BY Tom Hoefner – Broadway Play Publishing Inc. \nDIRECTED BY Jacqueline Carroll \nASSISTANT DIRECTOR Gráinne Gallagher \nPRODUCTION MANAGER Geeske Juilfs \nLIGHTING DESIGN BY RC Bates \nSET DESIGN BY Aidan Judd\, Colum McDaid & Jacqueline Carroll \nCOSTUME DESIGN BY Geeske Juilfs \nSOUND DESIGN BY Jacqueline Carroll \nORIGINAL MUSIC BY Oisín Cluskey \n \nCAST Fionn Bowes-Fitzpatrick\, Jennifer Breslin\, Orla Diamantino\, Eidhne Gallagher\,  Conor Hackett\, Laurence Halpin\, Conor Hanson\,  Aaron Mahon\, Dave McGowan\, Will Murphy\, Jason Nelson\, Lemelen Palad
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/61157/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fanatical.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260519T105852Z
CREATED:20260519T105852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105852Z
UID:10008628-1782259200-1782518399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:The Dolldrums
DESCRIPTION:Lily Burke will do anything to be a real girl. Even if it kills her. \nAfter a decade living stealth\, Lily is murdered by her long-suppressed subconscious\, Lilith. Trapped in the purgatorial Dolldrums\, she reflects on a life shaped by sex\, lies\, and self-sacrifice. The Dolldrums is a modern parable about the truths we deny and the perceptions we embrace. No matter how far we run from ourselves\, we can never escape who we truly are. \nA new play by Liath Hannon\, star of hit Irish film Girls and Boys. \n★★★★ “Profoundly moving” // “de Stáinleigh’s superb sound design an unsung hero of mood and atmosphere. Along with Doyle’s throbbing red set” // “O’Donoghue cementing her reputation as one of the most intriguing young directors around” – The Arts Review \n★★★★ “Another success for Jaxbanded” // “Cassidy’s lighting is haunting and evocative” // “Jaxbanded.. continue to push boundaries and expand the horizon of Dublin theatre” – The Reviews Hub \n★★★★ “Impressively Slick” // “Liath Hannon is remarkable” // “the stylish cynicism of film noir” – The Irish Times \nAge Suitability: 18+\nWarnings: Nudity / Reference to sexual violence and assault / Loud music / Strobe lighting / Homophobia / Transphobia \nWRITTEN BY Liath Hannon\nDIRECTED BY Ois O’Donoghue\nLIGHTING DESIGN BY Sophie Cassidy\nSET DESIGN BY Jodie Doyle\nCOSTUME DESIGN BY Jodie Doyle\nSOUND DESIGN BY Ultan de Stáinleigh \nCAST Liath Hannon\, Ruairí Nicholl \nTICKETS €21 | €19 (concession)\nRUNNING TIME 65 mins no interval\nABOUT THE COMPANY\nJAXBANDED THEATRE is an Irish theatre collective collective that focuses on the urban\, the undefined and the underrepresented. We endeavour to create new work that captures the simple beauty of live storytelling and its ability to bring people together by combatting a contemporary world that is increasingly divided. \nJAXBANDED has now produced a number of stage and online productions\, including but not limited to Sentimental: A New Gig Musical (2023)\, HYPER in S&H (2023)\, DFF (2023) and EFF (2024)\, Hate F#%K (2024) in the New Theatre\, Stone Cold Sober Remastered (2024)\, The Dolldrums (2025) in Smock Alley: DMT\, and of course our newest work in progress show UNDERCOVERS (2026)\, which will next be performed at Beyond the Pale 2026. We are very excited to be developing bold new work for the Irish and world stage.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-dolldrums/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-DollDrums-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260602T112638Z
CREATED:20260602T112638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T112638Z
UID:10008745-1782086400-1784419199@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:The Magic Glasses | Dublin By Dusk
DESCRIPTION:The year is 1913\, but like a contemporary phone-addicted teenager\, Jaymoney Shanahan spends his days up in the loft staring into his magic glasses\, hearing strange music and seeing incredible visions. \nHis distraught parents finally call in the fabled Morgan Quille\, hoping he can cure this incurable of his wicked ways. Is Quille a genuine faith healer or a fake of a quack doctor? What will happen when a violent exorcism is attempted in this Kerry country kitchen? \nWith riotous humour\, language of astonishing richness\, and the highest of hi-jinx\, The Magic Glasses is a mini-masterpiece by this under-celebrated playwright\, a Kerry magician of singular genius\, George Fitzmaurice. \nDon’t miss the rare chance to see this glorious gem of a play.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-magic-glasses-dublin-by-dusk/
LOCATION:Bewley’s\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Drama,Dublin By Dusk,Experience,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Magic-Glasses.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260602T111934Z
CREATED:20260602T111934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T111934Z
UID:10008744-1781827200-1783295999@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:OKLAHOMA!
DESCRIPTION:This bold\, homegrown production will bring the beloved musical to life in a fresh and exciting way\, powered by the very best of Irish creative talent. Showcasing Irish creativity and craft on Ireland’s most prestigious stage\, audiences can expect one rootin’-tootin’\, show-stoppin’ good time! \nThis Bord Gáis Energy Theatre production will showcase OKLAHOMA! as audiences have never seen it before — bringing a vibrant new perspective to this groundbreaking musical while celebrating all the timeless songs you know and love\, including Oh\, What a Beautiful Mornin’\, I’m Just a Girl Who Can’t Say No and People Will Say We’re in Love. \nComplete with spectacular staging\, the original groundbreaking choreography re-imagined for a new generation\, and a live orchestra breathing fresh life into Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic score\, this production promises to have audiences grinning from ear to ear and saying\, ‘Yee-haw!’
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/oklahoma/
LOCATION:Bord Gáis Theatre\, Grand Canal Square\,Docklands\,Co Dublin\, Dublin\, Leinster\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Dublin By Dusk,Experience,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Oklahoma.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260519T105458Z
CREATED:20260519T105458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105458Z
UID:10008627-1781481600-1781999999@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Stories From Dubliners
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Volta’s critically-acclaimed Counterparts & A Little Cloud has been expanded to include adaptations of three stories from Joyce’s debut work — Two Gallants\, A Little Cloud\, and Counterparts — as part of the Bloomsday Festival. \nThese three short stories are vivid “slices of life” from early 20th century Dublin. Stunningly accompanied by live music\, they portray a society in paralysis in immaculately detailed scenes: in Two Gallants\, a couple of ne’er-do-wells mooch around Dublin on the make. A Little Cloud sees a sensitive soul thrown by a meeting with an old college friend back from London\, while Counterparts takes us on a doomed pub crawl with an ungainly\, bad-tempered law clerk. \nAt once funny and tragic\, Joyce’s tales are populated with an array of colourful characters who remain entirely contemporary\, despite the bowler hats and Edwardian collars. \n‘Exquisite… heart-rendingly perfect’ – Emer O’Kelly\, Sunday Independent \n‘Superbly articulated performances…’ – Chris O’Rourke\, The Arts Review \n‘A perfect hour’s entertainment…’ – Katy Hayes\, Irish Independent \nWRITTEN BY James Joyce\nADAPTED BY Liam Hourican and Jim Roche\nDIRECTED BY Liam Hourican and Jim Roche\nLIGHTING DESIGN BY Colm Maher\nCOSTUME DESIGN BY Gillian Roberts\nSOUND DESIGN BY Feilimidh Nunan and Conor Shiel \nCAST Liam Hourican & Jim Roche \nTICKETS €21 | €19 (concession)\nRUNNING TIME 1 hr 10 mins no interval\nThe Bloomsday Festival takes place on 11 – 16 June 2026. It is organised by The James Joyce Centre in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport. \nABOUT THE COMPANY\nThe Volta Theatre Company is a new company with a mission to breathe new life into the classics. It has established a reputation for excellence with adaptations of works from Joyce and Shakespeare. With a residency at the National Opera House\, it is a company of highly experienced actors\, musicians and designers who have worked extensively in Irish theatre\, television and film. The company was founded in 2023 by Liam Hourican and Jim Roche\, long-time collaborators in sketch comedy for Channel 4\, RTE and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. \nShakespeare productions include Hamlet (2024) and Macbeth (2025) at the NOH and Smock Alley. Joyce adaptations include Counterparts & A Little Cloud at the James Joyce Centre\, Bewleys Café Theatre\, the Draoicht and the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith\, Telemachus at the James Joyce Tower (Bloomsday Festival 2024/2025) and Cyclops at the Lexicon Studio. It has just completed a revival of its popular Macbeth at the National Opera House and Smock Alley.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/stories-from-dubliners/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Stories-from-Dubliners-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260609T085211Z
CREATED:20260608T102606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T085211Z
UID:10008770-1781395200-1781654399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Grace by James Joyce
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of James Joyce with a fun and lively Bloomsday Festival theatre performance at the James Joyce Centre. \n“O’Neill does a terrific job…. comic ironies abound…” Irish Independent \n‘O’Neill brings considerable energy and skill as the narrator’ Nomoreworkhorse \nThe James Joyce Centre presents Grace by James Joyce as part of the Bloomsday Festival on 14-16 June. \n“Grace” from Joyce’s Dubliners is a tale of booze\, bombast and religious confusion that brilliantly satirises the role of the Catholic Church in early twentieth century Irish life. When struggling salesman\, Tom Kernan (who also appears in Ulysses)\, is found drunk and injured in a pub toilet and brought home in disgrace to his long suffering wife\, his friends hatch a plot to save him from his errant ways. \nThis acclaimed production features the actor and comedian\, Terry O’Neill\, who brings to life Joyce’s rare collection of characters and takes you on a hilarious journey from purgatory to paradise. \nDubliners\, first published in 1914\, is one of the great short story collections in the English language. By exploring the lives of his fellow Dublin citizens with unflinching realism\, Joyce revealed truths both blasphemous and transcendent. \nShowtimes:\n14 June: 1pm\n15 June: 1pm\n16 June: 4pm & 6pm \nTickets are €20.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/grace-by-james-joyce/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Grace-revamp.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260520T105448Z
CREATED:20260520T105448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105448Z
UID:10008652-1781136000-1781654399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:tenderfire in association with The New Theatre presents: EPIPHANY – a bold reimaging of James Joyce’s masterpiece ‘The Dead’.\nIn this solo show Gretta Conroy takes centre stage at the Misses Morkan’s annual supper party.\n\nGretta has it all – a house on the Kingston line\, a gentleman’s family and a romantic night in The Gresham planned with her dutiful husband Gabriel. But when a love song from her past unearths long buried memories Gretta is compelled to face the choices that molded her and the path that lies ahead.\nThemes of love\, loss and longing are excavated under the ghost weight of the past.\nWritten & performed by Lesley Conroy – award-winning writer & IFTA nominated actress.\nDirected by Fiana Toibin\nDeveloped with support from Mark O’Halloran\, The Arts Council\, dlr Arts Office\, DCC Arts Office\, Cork Theatre Collective & Laois Arts Office.\n\n\n\n\nThe Bloomsday Festival takes place on 11-16 June 2026. It is organised by The James Joyce Centre in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and The Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/epiphany/
LOCATION:The New Theatre\, 43 Essex St E\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D02 Y306\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Epiphany.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20251223T105244Z
CREATED:20251223T105244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T105244Z
UID:10007448-1780444800-1784419199@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:The Whiteheaded Boy
DESCRIPTION:“ – Glory be to God! Is it notions she has? – Aye\, notions. But they’re notions that cost me money!” \n\n\nThe table is set for Denis\, arriving home from Dublin where he’s studying Medicine at Trinity College – a source of enormous pride for his besotted mother and of great resentment to his five other siblings. \nBut when word comes that he may have failed his exams again\, the final straw breaks. Threats of deportation\, lawsuits\, bribes and counter-bribes escalate\, as the family twist the fate of their whiteheaded boy to suit themselves. Never mind about the girls. \nA smash hit when it premiered at the Abbey Theatre 110 years ago\, Lennox Robinson’s The Whiteheaded Boy is a raucous\, high-stakes tug-of-war between a generation who will do anything to keep their standing in the town and the young\, who just want to be free to do what they want to do. \nAward-winning director Annie Ryan re-imagines this bawdy and bold Irish classic with a contemporary eye and a sharp feminist wink to the past. Notions abound!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-whiteheaded-boy/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-White-Headed-Boy.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260310T115917Z
CREATED:20260310T115917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T115917Z
UID:10008060-1780444800-1780703999@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Lear’s Shadow
DESCRIPTION:The New Theatre presents the Irish premier of “Lear’s Shadow\, Colin Hurley’s one-man take on King Lear. \nA man in a dressing gown shuffles in\, carrying a box.  From the box he pulls the objects\, people\, mistakes\, laughter and regrets that add up to a life. This is an old fool of an actor sniffing around Shakespeare’s great play. This is dreamtime\, playtime\, clown time. At the end of Shakespeare’s play Lear dies. His last words are “Look\, there.” So what happens after you die? Well\, that’s where this show starts. \n  \nColin Hurley has acted in Shakespeare plays with The Royal National Theatre\, The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Globe Theatre\, as well with other theatres and in other plays. He has also appeared in film and TV across a fifty year career. \n  \n‘Hurley delivers a surprising\, irresistibly human and comic Lear. This is more an ordinary man with a man’s vanities and vulnerabilities\, yet there is an air of decayed nobility about him.’ **** British Theatre Guide \n  \n‘ A superb one-man performance…Throughout the 70-minute performance. \nHurley captivates’ **** Theatre and Arts Review \n  \n‘Hurley’s performance is a tour de force… He engaged with the audience brilliantly.. well worth watching.’ North West End \n  \nProduced by Andy Crook.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/lears-shadow/
LOCATION:The New Theatre\, 43 Essex St E\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D02 Y306\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lears-Shadow.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20251015T084850Z
CREATED:20251015T084850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T084850Z
UID:10006587-1780358400-1780790399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Midsomer Murders – The Killings at Badger’s Drift
DESCRIPTION:Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. \nWhen well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift\, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate\, uncovering a world of hidden passions\, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries. \nWith eccentric villagers\, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal\, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit\, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books\, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences. \nDaniel Casey\, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders\, now returns to play the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby. Daniel’s recent television credits include Emmerdale\, EastEnders and Coronation Street. Daniel’s recent theatre credits include Bernard in Yes\, Prime Minister (Theatre Clywd)\, Laurence in Abigail’s Party (UK Tour) and Roger in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (National Theatre). \nSpend an evening in England’s deadliest county… \nWritten and directed by Guy Unsworth\, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham The Killings at Badger’s Drift and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3 Media International.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/midsomer-murders-the-killings-at-badgers-drift/
LOCATION:Gaiety Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Midsomer-murders.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260520T110725Z
CREATED:20260520T110725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T110725Z
UID:10008654-1780272000-1781654399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:CYCLOPS
DESCRIPTION:Adapted and directed by Liam Hourican​ \nWith live period music from two acclaimed musicians! \nLeopold Bloom finds himself in the proverbial lion’s den of Barney Kiernan’s\, subjected to the simmering antisemitism of the blinkered Citizen and a jeering entourage. A toxic mix of heavy drinking\, Dublin pub banter and political discourse culminates in an explosion of xenophobic violence and an assault with a biscuit tin. \nIn CYCLOPS\, Volta draws on its roots in cabaret and sketch comedy to conjure Joyce at his comedic best. \nAfter three sold-out runs of its critically-acclaimed Counterparts & A Little Cloud\, Volta Theatre Company returns to Bewley’s Café Theatre with an adaptation of the CYCLOPS chapter from Ulysses\, as part of the Bloomsday Festival 2026. Accompanied by a live band Joyce’s riotous and timely satire on Irish nationalism and Dublin drinking culture leaps blisteringly from the page.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/cyclops/
LOCATION:Bewley’s\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyclops.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260519T114514Z
CREATED:20260519T114514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T114514Z
UID:10008635-1779926400-1780185599@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Ballyturk
DESCRIPTION:Trapped in a small room\, two people pass the time by vividly inventing and performing the lives of an imagined town\, using storytelling as a means of survival. \nAs the games grow darker\, they are forced to confront mortality\, authorship\, and the unspoken rule that one of them must remain. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCredits\n\n\n1: Laura Connolly\n2: Niamh Power\n3: Sharon Mawe\nGirl : Farah McCarthy\nVoices: Donie Walsh\, Sarah Connolly\, Sheila Wall\, Christopher O’Sullivan\n\n\nWriter: Enda Walsh\nDirector: Denis O’Sullivan\nProduction Manager: Lar McCarthy\nDesigner: Crona McCarthy\nLighting and Sound Design: Declan McCarthy\, Ian Flavin\nStage Management: Darren Cannon\, Ray Cooney\, Michael O’Mahony\nHair and Make Up: Rosaleen Beechinor\nSet Construction: Aidan O’Shea\, Connie Murphy\, Mike Deasy\nSet Crew: Danny O’Brien\, Gerard O’Driscoll\, Ray Barrett\, Gerard Barrett\nPhotography: Marcin Lewandovski
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ballyturk/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ballyturk.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260310T122555Z
CREATED:20260310T122555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T122555Z
UID:10008065-1779753600-1781395199@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:The KerryMan
DESCRIPTION:Cait is an artist newly returned to Dublin\, determined to get her life back on track and prove to her mother that she’s not a total fuck-up.  Eoin\, a proud Kerryman\, is working in finance for his sins. He has very different plans- graft hard\, retire early\, and go home to run his parents’ farm in South Kerry. \nWhen they meet\, Cait knows one thing: Eoin is absolutely not her type. He’s obsessed with GAA (and his mother) and wouldn’t know an easel from his elbow. Meanwhile Eoin can’t decide if Cait is the woman of his dreams or an agent of chaos with notions. \nBut despite themselves\, they are pulled into a can’t eat\, can’t sleep\,  rollercoaster romance. The Kerryman is a story of two clashing hearts and minds. We don’t get to choose who we fall for – but it’s the choices we make afterwards that can turn our entire world upside down. \nA new play by Eva O’Connor for the Glass Mask Theatre Stage.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-kerryman/
LOCATION:Glass Mask Theatre\, 41 Dawson St\, Dublin 2\, D02 VY06
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Kerryman.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T104212Z
CREATED:20260519T104212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T104212Z
UID:10008624-1779564600-1779570000@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Na Drini Cuprija
DESCRIPTION:Antonella Hamilton \nA story of love\, loss and redemption. \nOn the banks of the timeless Drina River\, where cultures meet and histories collide\, stands a bridge that has witnessed centuries of love\, loss\, and survival. \nSpanning generations\, this powerful story follows the lives of those who pass over it—lovers separated by war\, families torn between identities\, and strangers bound by fate. As the world changes around them\, the bridge remains\, silently holding the memories of everything that came before. \nAge Suitability: 16+ \nWRITTEN BY Ivo Andric\nDIRECTED & PERFORMED BY Tihomir Stanic \nTICKETS €40\nRUNNING TIME 75 mins no interval\nPlease note\, this show will be performed in Serbian.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/na-drini-cuprija/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Na-Drini-Caprija.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T223000
DTSTAMP:20260112T114345Z
CREATED:20260112T114345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T114345Z
UID:10007560-1779478200-1779489000@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Murder: Staged
DESCRIPTION:Crime Viral \nDid you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder – are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find out! \nSerial killer and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather introduces MURDER: STAGED – a deep dive into the embedded lies at crime scenes. \nThe ‘CSI effect’ has created a new type of killer – you will investigate the six types of stagers: The Planner\, The Creator\, The Cleaner\, The Concealer\, The Fabricator and The Inflictor. \nFeaturing forensics\, criminology\, dark psychology and reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs. An unmissable evening for any true crime fan. \n“EXCELLENT! ‘Murder: Staged’ combines the grisly business of murder with some fun along the way!” – Kent Live ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \n“A thoroughly enjoyable night out” – Sussex Courier ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \n“Fascinating night for a true crime fan\, or anyone interested in how the human brain works. A great night at the theatre.” – StageSideUK ⭐⭐⭐⭐ \nAge Suitability: 16+\nWarnings: Reconstructed crime scenes / Loud noises / Violent images \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COMPANY\nCheish Merryweather is a serial-killer and psychopathy expert\, the founder of Crime Viral\, and a research psychologist. A nationwide speaker and familiar face on the BBC\, she offers expert insight into the darker side of human nature. Since 2019\, Crime Viral has toured the UK with captivating live shows exploring serial killers\, psychopathy\, and true crime. Building a loyal following\, the team has produced four sell-out events: An Evening of Serial Killers\, Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer\, Serial Killers and Psychopaths Night\, and How To Raise a Serial Killer. These talks aim to educate audiences on the complexities of criminal behaviour—delivered with sharp insight and a touch of dark humour. Her latest talk\, MURDER: STAGED\, delves into the world of staged crime scenes\, revealing how killers ALMOST got away with it and the forensic details that ultimately exposed them.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/murder-staged/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Murder-Staged.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T095636Z
CREATED:20260520T095636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T095636Z
UID:10008645-1779264000-1779296400@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE adapted by Mary Elliott Nelson
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT\nThis Christmas\, the Gate Theatre invites audiences to step into the world of Bedford Falls with a stage production of the timeless classic\, It’s a Wonderful Life. Adapted by Mary Elliott Nelson and directed by Claire O’Reilly\, this new version brings the beloved story of George Bailey to life with a fresh\, theatrical spirit.  \nThe play follows the life of George Bailey\, a man with big dreams of travelling the world and building skyscrapers\, who instead finds himself rooted in his hometown by duty and heart. On a fateful\, snowy Christmas Eve\, facing financial ruin and despair\, George contemplates the unthinkable. It is then that he meets Clarissa Oddbody\, an “Angel Second Class” who has been waiting over two hundred years to earn her wings.  \nIt’s a Wonderful Life is a story of hope\, redemption\, and the reminder that every time a bell rings\, an angel gets its wings.  \n“Never thinks about himself\, God. That’s why he’s in trouble. He needs a Guardian Angel.”  \nOpening on 21 November\, with previews from 17 November. It runs till 10 January.  \n  \n  \nABOUT THE WRITER:\nMARY ELLIOTT NELSON\nMary Elliott Nelson is an actor\, writer and dramaturg. Her adaptation of Frank Capra’s movie It’s a Wonderful Life has been produced around the UK\, including a revival at Reading Rep Theatre in 2023.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/its-a-wonderful-life-adapted-by-mary-elliott-nelson/
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Its-a-Wonderul-Life.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T103753Z
CREATED:20260519T103753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T103753Z
UID:10008623-1779177600-1779210000@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Shock Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Laylah Beattie \nA One Woman Show about getting blindsided by mental illness \nAfter Laylah had spent her whole life defying those who told her her existence was wrong\, she was shocked to develop severe depression at age 18. Ending up in a psychiatric hospital 4 times in a short space of time\, she had to process the damage that growing up visibly queer had afflicted on her. \nJoin Laylah a decade later as she processes the shock\, realises all she’s overcome and even tries to extract humour from the experience. \nShock Therapy is an intimate one-woman show about surviving mental illness against all odds. \nAge Suitability: 16+\nWarnings: Discussion of Suicide and Mental Illness \nWRITTEN + PERFORMED BY Laylah Beattie\nSOUND DESIGN BY Alan Porter\nCOSTUME DESIGN BY Ajay Kumar \nTICKETS €19 | €17 (student/OAP/unemployed)\nRUNNING TIME 1 hr no interval\nABOUT THE COMPANY\nLaylah Beattie is a writer and performance artist known for her advocacy work. After appearing on The Late Late Show in 2017\, Laylah continued to tell the story of her gender transition through media appearances\, articles and her one woman show Predrinks at Laylah’s. She’s also a member of Doomslayers\, a Dublin based trio who host a Podcast and live events.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/shock-therapy/
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,LGBTQ+,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shock-Therapy.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260310T120705Z
CREATED:20260310T120705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T120705Z
UID:10008061-1779148800-1780185599@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:THE ARGUMENT OF US
DESCRIPTION:The New Theatre presents THE ARGUMENT OF US by Colm Maher. \nTo save their relationship\, a couple risks it all by speaking the unthinkable. The truth. \n  \nAfter ten-years together\, Rhys walks out on Bishop. Seven weeks of silence later\, Rhys returns for a midnight visit.\nThey make a pact: a scientific experiment where they must tell absolute truth to each other\, over a night of drinking\, forcing the argument of them. Then it’s either a fresh start together or a clean break. No regrets. Hidden resentments and heartfelt longings are brought to the surface\, but soon deeper secrets emerge threatening their very existence.\nHow far can a couple descend into the unexplored realms of the heart to save their relationship? And can they survive it?
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-argument-of-us/
LOCATION:The New Theatre\, 43 Essex St E\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D02 Y306\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THE-ARGUMENT-OF-US.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260519T103526Z
CREATED:20260519T103526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T103526Z
UID:10008622-1779148800-1779580799@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Debut One Act Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dublin Youth Theatre \nOur brand new members are excited to share their first ever performance with Dublin Youth Theatre in this Debut One Act Festival. The three one act plays in the festival are: \nThe IT by Vivienne Franzmann\nCast: Ada Meyler\, Bella-Rose Feely\, Genevieve Morgan\, Jean-Luc Mulloney\, Kendra Soria Gonzalez\, Marianne Binchy\, Theo Saccomano\n“Because when they all saw Grace Freemantle lose her sh*t on the P.E field that day… I saw something different.”\nThe IT follows the story of Grace Freemantle\, a “totally average” student whose world begins to fall apart as she faces external and internal horrors. \nIvan and the Dogs by Hattie Naylor\nCast: Tuathla Cooling\, Gráinne Nally\, Alin Doljescu\, Ryan Skelly\, Shane Carpenter\, Sonja Murrogh .\n“…So Mothers and Fathers tried to find things they could get rid of\, things that ate\, things that…needed to be kept warm.”\n4-year old Ivan finds himself alone on the cold streets of a city where all the children\, and all the dogs\, are not welcome. But then\, he finds a family…in a pack of dogs\, and soon becomes one. \nScraps devised by the company with Fionntán Larney\nCast: Chloe Donnet\, Linnet Walsh\, Saffron Wilmot\, Ollie McHugh\, Robert Lee-Miller\, Holly Webster\n“Welcome to the Madhouse!”\nDevised\, written\, and performed by the cast\, Scraps is about the moments of connection\, confusion\, and contention. Memories\, love and all of the moments in between. \nAge Suitability: 14+\nWarnings: Discussion of Suicide and Mental Illness \nDIRECTED BY Luka Costello\, Fionntán Larney\, Eftychia Spyridaki\nASSISTANT DIRECTORS Xaver Bosbach\, Conor Hynes\, Molly Lavin\, Aoife Maguire\, Patrick Meenan\, Lucy Savage\nCOSTUME DESIGN BY Jack Irwin\, Aaron Dempsey\, Rose Spencer\nCOSTUME ASSISTANTS Aaron O’Neill\, Oscar Ryan\, Ilenia Coravu\nLIGHTING OPERATORS Coco Evans\, Aifric Lemtouni\, Moya O’Keefe\nSOUND OPERATORS Dani Batacan\, Ruby Macdiarmuda\, Shane Williamson\nPRODUCTION MANAGER Eli McCarthy\nPROPS DESIGNED BY Lucia Derrington\nBACKSTAGE CREW Polly-Jean Wilson\, Ash Kennedy\, Lauren Furlong\nSOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING Elliott Hynes \nTICKETS €12 | €10 (student/OAP/unemployed)\nRUNNING TIME 2 Hours incl 15 min interval\n*ISL Interpreted performance – Fri 22 May \nABOUT THE COMPANY\nDublin Youth Theatre Since its foundation in 1977\, Dublin Youth Theatre has forged a unique contribution to the worlds of theatre and youth work. We deliver quality artistic experiences through a full and varied drama workshop programme and the production of excellent\, exciting and challenging theatre made by young people. We promote the artistic\, personal and social development of young people aged 14 to 22 in Dublin. DYT is committed to maintaining a high artistic standard in its productions and to engaging with contemporary theatre and youth theatre on a local\, national and international level.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/debut-one-act-festival/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dublin-One-Act-Festival.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20251117T094728Z
CREATED:20251117T094728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T094728Z
UID:10006883-1778630400-1783814399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:AN IDEAL HUSBAND
DESCRIPTION:Corrupt politicians. Everyday blackmail.\, Shade and side-eye: sound familiar? Welcome to Wilde’s AN IDEAL HUSBAND. \nStep into a world of wit\, intrigue\, and timeless charm with our thrilling new production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband. Experience the sparkling dialogue\, sharp social satire\, and a story layered with secrets\, scandal\, and unexpected romance. This classic play invites you to explore moral dilemmas and the complexities of human nature. \n “Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike”.  \nOscar Wilde revolutionised theatre with his sharp wit and biting social critiques. His plays\, including The Importance of Being Earnest and Lady Windemere’s Fan\, blend humour with profound commentary on human behaviour.   \nAn Ideal Husband is directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull whose recent credits include Three Sisters (Gaiety Theatre) and A Misanthrope (Smock Alley Theatre).   \n\n\nPRIORTY BOOKING ONLY
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/an-ideal-husband/
LOCATION:Gate Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/An-Ideal-Husband.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260309T121009Z
CREATED:20260309T121009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T121009Z
UID:10008032-1777334400-1778371199@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Sorry You Felt That Way
DESCRIPTION:An award winning domestic thriller about love and the things we wish we didn’t know. \nEmma 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 are looking up for Emma.\nBut on her first night in her new home Adam’s ex-girlfriend is waiting for her in the sitting room and she no longer feels safe. \nFollowing on from a sold out\, award winning run Sorry You Felt That Way returns to Smock Alley Boys’ School. \nWinner of The Fishamble New Writing Award 2024 \n“A must see” – Trinity News\n“A thought piercing piece” – Reviews Hub \nAge Suitability: 16+\nWarnings: Strong language / References to domestic abuse \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COMPANY\nHarry Butler is a actor and writer from Dublin. He trained at The Lir Academy in Dublin. His first play ‘Changing the Sheets’ played in Dublin\, London and Edinburgh Fringe to critical acclaim. ‘Changing the Sheets’ has recently been translated into Italian in being performed in Naples and Rome in Spring ‘26. \nAnthony Biggs is former Artistic Director of Jermyn Street Theatre in the West End in London as well as The Playground Theatre in London. His work has been performed in the West End and Off Broadway.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sorry-you-felt-that-way/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sorry-You-Felt-That-Way.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260310T121048Z
CREATED:20260310T121048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T121048Z
UID:10008062-1777334400-1777766399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:The Madonna of Asia
DESCRIPTION:Once Asia’s brightest star\, Rin Asari (Mai Ishikawa) was poised for global fame with the release of her first film in English. But soon after\, she vanished. It’s 2014. Rin\, in her forties\, lives quietly in Dublin. By chance\, she connects with Tara (Clare Barrett)\, a woman living in Hong Kong\, bringing up the past she has tried to forget. When Rin receives an offer to return to the screen\, she must confront what she left behind. \nInspired by the golden age of Hong Kong cinema\, THE MADONNA OF ASIA weaves together live performance\, vibrant projection and multilingual storytelling. Moving between myth and memory\, this piece traces a woman’s journey from icon to exile – and back to herself. \n. \nWritten\, directed and featuring design by Linbury Prizewinner Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng 吳彩萍. \nPerformed in English\, Japanese and Cantonese. Japanese and Cantonese dialogue is captioned in English. Run time one hour. \n\n\n.\n\nFeatured by Chris McCormack in The Irish Times as one of 2026’s headline plays.\n\n.\n\nPraise for Choy-Ping’s work: \n“Formally\, thematically\, politically\, there is very little work being made in Ireland that dares as much as Choy-Ping’s.”\n— Carys D. Coburn \n“To be displaced from a place is also to be displaced from language. Ní Chléirigh-Ng’s practice creates a space that foregrounds these themes in new modes of performance across technical and substantive levels\, equally displaced from theatrical tradition.”\n— Michelle Chan Schmidt \n\n\n“Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng’s set design is a stroke of genius.”\n— Chris O’Rourke\, The Arts Review\, on Boyfriends by Ultan Pringle\n\n.\n\nSupported by Dublin City Council Project Arts Grant and Incubation Space Award\, Irish Theatre Institute\, PROPEL Programme with Strollers Network\, Rough Magic Theatre Company and The New Theatre Artist in Residence Programme.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-madonna-of-asia/
LOCATION:The New Theatre\, 43 Essex St E\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D02 Y306\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Madonna-of-Asia.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20250828T084355Z
CREATED:20250828T084355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T084355Z
UID:10006313-1777334400-1777766399@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:The Beekeeper of Aleppo
DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Nottingham Playhouse\, adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler\, from the International No.1 Bestseller Christy Lefteri. \nFrom the producers behind the hugely successful West End and Broadway stage adaptation of The Kite Runner. \n‘I was scared of the bees at first\, but now\, they make me feel alive. They are like a society in complete harmony with itself. Not like people at all\, but maybe what people have the potential to be’  \nNuri is a beekeeper\, his wife\, Afra\, an artist. They live a simple life\, rich in family and friends\, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war\, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey\, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all\, they must journey to find each other again. This compassionate and beautiful play is a story of connection – between friends\, families\, and strangers. \n‘A story of loss\, love\, resilience and hope. … it’s impossible not to be moved.’ The Observer \nWinner of the Aspen Words Award\, Runner up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, and one of The Times top three bestselling books of 2020\, Christy Lefteri’s best-selling novel is adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai\, and Matthew Spangler who adapted The Kite Runner. The production produced in association with UK Productions had its world premiere at Nottingham Playhouse in early 2023 and went on to tour the UK\, receiving rave reviews wherever it played. \n  \nRunning Time & Special Effects: \n\nApproximately 2 hours 20 mins including interval.\nThe show contains strobe lighting\, flashing light\, haze and sudden loud noises.\n\nAGE GUIDANCE:\n\nAge Recommendation: 14+ (Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+)\nNo under 3’s permitted in the auditorium
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-beekeeper-of-aleppo/
LOCATION:Gaiety Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Beekeeper-of-Aleppo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260311T110502Z
CREATED:20260311T110502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T110502Z
UID:10008097-1776348000-1776355200@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Milano to Marino by Michael J Harnett
DESCRIPTION:A play reading about love\, family and secrets\, Susie returns from Italy engaged to Alfredo\, but his past threatens their wedding plans \n\n\n\n\nSusie\, the last remaining unmarried child of Peg and Fran\, returns from a holiday in Italy with the news that she has fallen in love with Alfredo\, a waiter she’s met in Milan. This unexpected announcement of new love\, and the news that Susie plans to marry Alfredo in Dublin\, creates serious consternation and disruption at home. Peg launches a major redecorating project\, including the installation of a bidet under the stairs. While Fran\, with his new Italian phrase book\, is now expected to make a bilingual speech at the wedding. But all the plans and excitement are threatened with the sudden\, and dramatic news that Alfredo’s past is not what everyone believed\, and Alfredo may have no choice but to retrace his earlier journey from Milano to Marino and go home \nMILANO to MARINO   TEN FOURTEEN PRODUCTIONS 1014
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/milano-to-marino-by-michael-j-harnett/
LOCATION:The Irish Writers Centre\, 19 Parnell Square North\, Dublin 1\, Leinster\, D01E102\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Culture,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Milano-to-Marino.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260311T105228Z
CREATED:20260311T105228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T105228Z
UID:10008094-1776211200-1776383999@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Paddy – The Life & Times of Paddy Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Fifty years after his wrongful conviction\, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories\n\n\n\nFifty years after his wrongful conviction\, at the age of 74\, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. In Paddy\, he relives the journey that forever altered his destiny. \nA one-man show starring Don Wycherley as Paddy\, the play is inspired by Paddy’s memoir Life After Life\, a Guildford Four Memoir (2017). \nPaddy is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness\, reminding us that the privilege of freedom and love\, family and everyday life can restore us and mend the scars of even the most savage injustice.Don Wycherley brings unflinching honesty\, pathos and humour to his portrayal of Paddy\, a man failed and scarred by a flawed system yet refusing to be defined by it. \nWith Don Wycherley as Paddy. Produced by Mary-Elaine Tynan and Don Wycherley. Directed by Mary-Elaine Tynan \n“Wycherley is superlative in this exquisitely tender portrayal of Paddy Armstrong” – Emer O’Kelly\, Sunday Independent. \n“Incredible… Don Wycherley in the performance of his life… Unforgettable” – Joe Duffy \n“Stunning play and performance. Don’t miss it” – Alastair Logan (Guildford Four solicitor) \n“This is writing and acting at its most powerful… a totally engrossing experience. It truly is a show not to be missed” – Michael Harnett\, playwright. \n“A superb production. Wycherley is captivating\, and we hung on his every word” – audience member. \n“Hilarious\, moving\, infuriating. I was moved beyond words. I want to see it again” – audience member.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/paddy-the-life-times-of-paddy-armstrong/
LOCATION:Sean O’Casey Theatre\, SEÁN O'CASEY COMMUNITY CENTRE\, 18-26 St Mary's Rd\, East Wall\,\, Dublin 3\, Leinster\, D03 AY74\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Culture,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Paddy-Life-and-Time-of-Paddy-Armstrong.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260309T114712Z
CREATED:20260309T114712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T114712Z
UID:10008031-1776124800-1776556799@dublintown.wpenginepowered.com
SUMMARY:Of Mornington
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed playwright and author Billy Roche (Handful Of Stars\, Poor Beast In The Rain\, Belfry) and renowned Irish Actor Gary Lydon (The Banshees of Inisherin\, The Guard\, Calvary\, Brooklyn\, War Horse\, The Clinic) continue their 40-year creative alliance to present OF MORNINGTON; a raw\, unsentimental drama set in a rundown café where three lost souls collide\, revealing broken dreams\, quiet devastation\, and the myths we cling to when the applause is gone. \nIn its first professional production\, OF MORNINGTON is set in a rundown\, small-town café run by the emotionally wounded young waitress Shauna. Former world champion snooker player Phil Athens and his magic cue now live in the apartment above. Licking his wounds\, both physical and emotional\, Phil yearns to return to his former glory. Enter Mike\, the young ne’er-do-well\, snooker player wannabe\, who drifts into the café looking for something he can’t find. The three lost souls collide\, revealing broken dreams\, quiet devastation\, and the myths we cling to when the applause is gone. \nWarnings: Small amount of violence \n\n\n\n\n\nAd Personam Cultural Events Ltd is a Wexford-based arts organisation co-founded by theatre director\, producers\, and educators Peter McCamley and Aileen McCamley. The company creates and produces high-quality theatre\, music\, and interdisciplinary cultural events that combine professional artistic practice with strong community engagement. \nAd Personam’s work includes the Castle-Lake Arts Festival (2021)\, theatre productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2021) and By Billy Roche (2022)\, the short film Sequah by Billy Roche (2023)\, and the ongoing Christmas by Candlelight series. The company has also produced large-scale public and community events including BarnFest at St Mary’s GAA (2022)\, Bealtaine Festival Wexford (2023–2024)\, Murrintown Christmas Festival and Specials (2021–2025)\, and Filling the Well for Rosslare Strand Culture Night (2024–2025). \nIn 2023\, Ad Personam produced The Rosslare Song Project in partnership with Cruinniú na nÓg Wexford\, alongside an extensive programme of collaborative work with Music Generation Wexford\, including Everyone (2024)\, La/Oíche at Ceilúradh\, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (2024)\, Music Generation Educators Day – We Are Music Generation (2025)\, Bí Ann at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (2025)\, and Back to the Festival (2025)\, an interactive music experience for young people created as part of Wexford Festival Opera. \nThe company’s mission is to produce artistically ambitious\, accessible work that places professional artists at the heart of communities\, creating meaningful cultural experiences that are rooted in place while engaging with universal themes.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/of-mornington/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Of-Mornington.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR