Corrupt politicians. Everyday blackmail., Shade and side-eye: sound familiar? Welcome to Wilde’s AN IDEAL HUSBAND. Step 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....
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...
From Awkward Productions; the duo behind Gwyneth Goes Skiing and The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)). After a sold-out run in The Boys’ School, Awkward Prods are bringing Diana BACK to Smock Alley Theatre due to exceptional demand, and...
Adapted and directed by Liam Hourican With live period music from two acclaimed musicians! Leopold 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...
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. When 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...
“ – Glory be to God! Is it notions she has? – Aye, notions. But they’re notions that cost me money!” The 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...
The New Theatre presents the Irish premier of “Lear’s Shadow, Colin Hurley’s one-man take on King Lear. A 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...
The Lineup: Comedy Giants 🎤 We don’t do "average" lineups, we only do all headline shows and this weekend is stacked: Patser Murray: A comedy powerhouse and long-running fan favorite. Patser Murray delivers non-stop laughs with machine-gun wit. A true comedy veteran who leaves the crowd breathless and sore-faced. International Act -Blank...
Age 12+ (Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+) No under 3’s permitted in the auditorium. Get ready to step back into the glittering heart of Ireland’s showband era as the sell-out sensation ARE YA DANCIN’? returns—bigger, bolder, and bursting with warmth and charm. Following its hit...
Get ready to laugh out loud with the Emerald Warriors! A night of amateur comedy with MC Louisa Ní Éideáin! Doors open 7.30 for 8pm start. Comedy Night with the Emerald Warriors Get ready for an evening full of laughs and good vibes! Join us in person for a hilarious...
tenderfire in association with The New Theatre presents: EPIPHANY – a bold reimaging of James Joyce’s masterpiece ‘The Dead’. In this solo show Gretta Conroy takes centre stage at the Misses Morkan’s annual supper party. Gretta has it all – a house on the Kingston line, a gentleman’s family and a romantic night in The Gresham planned...
Dreamgun and special guests perform a parody of the Social Network, rewritten with fresh jokes and read live by completely unprepared comedians. It’s an unrehearsed, rapid-fire, cinematic mess. Previous guests include Dara Ó Briain, Rose Matafeo, Nish Kumar and Aisling Bea. “Merciless, hilarious.” — The Irish Times ★★★★★ “Kept us...
Kick off The Bloomsday Festival celebrations at The James Joyce Centre on Thursday, 11th June at 8.30pm with a Joyce-themed cabaret of readings, performance, music and natter, hosted by author David Collard. Celebrate the eccentric and avant-garde spirit of Dadaism and James Joyce with a special Bloomsday Festival cabaret of readings and songs! Last year’s gathering His Art Belongs...
Davina Devine Have you ever wanted to read a drag queen’s diary? Of course you have, you nosey b*tch. Join Drag Legend Davina Devine on a glitter-soaked, high-heeled rollercoaster through her life and legacy. With razor-sharp wit, outrageous stories, and a whole lot of heart, Davina takes audiences behind the...
The Lineup: Comedy Giants 🎤 We don’t do "average" lineups, we only do all headline shows and this weekend is stacked: Brian Gallagher: The undisputed crowd work KING! A comedy assassin with lightning-fast wit who turns random interactions into pure gold. Front row beware: you’re about to become part of the...
Dive into the world of James Joyce with a fun and lively Bloomsday Festival theatre performance at the James Joyce Centre. “O’Neill does a terrific job…. comic ironies abound…” Irish Independent ‘O’Neill brings considerable energy and skill as the narrator’ Nomoreworkhorse The James Joyce Centre presents Grace by James Joyce as part of the Bloomsday Festival...
Join Rory’s Stories live this June for a Work in Progress special! It’s your chance to see Rory try out fresh, never-before-heard material before he hits the road on his new tour this autumn. Expect a lot of laughs, more madness and a sneak peek at what’s coming next!
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. These three short stories are vivid “slices of life” from early...
Riverdance has captivated audiences with its GRAMMY award-winning music, its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances Riverdance 30 – The New Generation celebrates the show’s incredible 30th year milestone, with a special anniversary global tour, which comes home to the Gaiety Theatre for the summer season. The spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved show with innovative...
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! This Bord Gáis Energy Theatre production...
Join Underthings - Improv, an improv and sketch duo, for a tour of the Gallery with a twist! Underthings, like all comedians, are subconsciously determined to make themselves the focus of everything. But, for this tour, they will try their best to focus on the beautiful works of art, and...
The Lineup: Comedy Giants 🎤 We don’t do "average" lineups, we only do all headline shows and this weekend is stacked: Steve Cummins: A Laughter Lounge Hall of Famer and cornerstone of Irish comedy. A master of crowd work and razor-sharp wit with over 15 years of commanding our stage. Nobody...
“Ailish is an absolute LICK for the rules. When the grapevine told Ailish that Ireland doesn’t fund comedy, Ailish wanted to find out more. Follow her on her journey on what it takes to make an artform in Ireland. A feel good show about what it takes to “stand up”...
A hilarious night of comedy and fundraising for GCN on the Summer Solstice GCN’s Roast Battle Royale will see two teams of notable LGBTQ+ figures and allies mercilessly roasting each other and battling it out for the win, all while raising vital funds to support the work GCN does for...
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. His distraught parents finally call in the fabled Morgan Quille, hoping he can cure this incurable of his wicked...
Lily Burke will do anything to be a real girl. Even if it kills her. After 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...
The Lineup: Comedy Giants 🎤 We don’t do "average" lineups, we only do all headline shows and this weekend is stacked: Jackwise: Ireland's top magician and only sword swallower. A huge hit with our audience, Jack blends jaw-dropping danger with cheeky charm to create a full-throttle spectacle of wonder and laughter....
How Far Would You Go to Save Your Favourite Franchise? In 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...
Brian Martin | Supported by Dublin Municipal Theatre Join us for a special workshop sharing of a new play in development written by Brian Martin and directed by Tom Creed. The Deafening Bloom explores family, grief, forgiveness and the lingering tensions surrounding queer identity in contemporary Ireland WRITTEN BY Brian Martin DIRECTED...
Big Grande are one of the best and biggest improv groups in LA and they’re here to do their first ever show in Ireland. Together they make the hugely popular podcast The Teacher’s Lounge, as well as many individual appearances on Comedy Bang Bang and their separate podcasts: You’re the Man Now...
The Lineup: Comedy Giants 🎤 We don’t do "average" lineups, we only do all headline shows and this weekend is stacked: Rory O’Hanlon: The comic no one wants to follow! An Irish comedy wrecking ball with joke-a-second brilliance, who goes viral on socials every single day. Martin Angolo: The breakout star of...
Material Girl meets Espresso Girl! Join Victoria Secret and Kimberly Mikado for an afternoon of Madonna, Sabrina and Opium Brunch Mains! Good girls go to heaven… but the rest of us are heading to brunch 💋 Get into the groove with our Sabrina Carpenter x Madonna Drag Brunch, hosted by Victoria...