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Talking Shop Ensemble + Run of the Mill presentMAKING A MARKFollowing a sell out premiere production at the Dublin Fringe Festival 2019, Making A Mark ...

A lesson in laughter and life ‘The Windy Lady’ invites you to share the contents of her mind, her shopping bag and her biscuit tin. ...

This sparkling new play tells of the rollercoaster life of a forgotten Irish celebrity and invites a modern audience to reassess her legacy as a ...

Sean is languishing in a nursing home when in storms Patricia, with her zest for life, bringing her own chaos to challenge his quiet world. ...

‘Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking’ is a story full of nostalgia, innocence, Olympic standard sex and holy water salad dressing. Funny and tender, this latest ...

A new comedy based on the 1981 hijacking of an Aer Lingus plane, by an ex-Trappist monk, with a bottle of water as his weapon, ...

A family friendly stand-up comedy show for little Kids and BIG Kids (but no goats!). Enjoy top comedians with silly jokes that will make you ...

Michael Scott’s iconic production of John B Keane’s hit comedy play The Matchmaker returns starring two of Ireland’s favourite actors, Mary McEvoy and Jon Kenny. ...

Join the energetic young stars of Stagezone Theatre School with a show for all the family packed with great songs and dance routines from Grease, ...

Perfectly marbled and bashed about ‘til tender: a surreal comedy of love, longing and one woman’s intense rivalry with a Charolais heifer. This is a ...

Come join the cast of Starkids for an evening of excitement and entertainment as they showcase their talents with excerpts from The Lion King, Prince ...

Celebrating his 80th year, one of Ireland’s most renowned actors and performers, Des Keogh, gets to fulfil a life-long ambition - to play legendary Irish ...

Comprising of roughly 60 members, FCYO nurtures the orchestral playing of musicians ranging from 8 to 18 years of age. The four musical staff members ...

At 21, Al Porter is the youngest Irish comic in history to headline Vicar Street. Al is a television regular on RTE’s Republic of Telly ...

This fast, furious and very funny comedy is about two sets of parents, one of whose children struck and injured the other at a public ...

After a sell-out run at the Abbey Theatre and an international tour to New York, ‘Maeve’s House’ is back on tour as part of the ...

Following the sell-out success of ‘Swan Lake’, hailed as ‘one of best productions’ the company has done (Irish Mail on Sunday), Ballet Ireland return to ...

Brian Mc Avera’s new comedy is an unconventional and irreverent look at one of Ireland’s most iconic writers. This new work opens with Samuel Beckett ...

Winner of Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards and the sell-out success of Dublin Fringe Festival, Rise Productions returns with The Games ...

Meet Pakie. An orphan, a storyteller, an adventurer, a survivor. He may not be the sharpest sandwich in the toolbox, but Pakie knows a thing ...

Will Work 4 WiFi is a brand new stand up show by Cormac Moore, dealing with the growing social problem of internet addiction. Having developed ...

Far Away From Me is inspired by the much loved classic fairy-tale, The Princess and The Pea. And when we say 'inspired by', we mean ...

Casus is Australia's hottest new circus company featuring artists who have performed with CIRCA, Polytoxic, Legs on the Wall and Briefs Collective. Their debut work ...

“Declan O’Rourke is an example of how quality control can work in your favour; he hones songs quietly and assiduously until they are just right. ...

Described as ‘Vivid’ (Irish Times), ‘Remarkable’ (Metro Herald), ‘Ingenious’ (Mail on Sunday) and ‘a compelling performance’ (Irish Theatre Magazine) Declan Gorman’s one-man tram-hurtle through James ...

Join the talented young stars of Stagezone Theatre School as they journey through the African jungle, on to the South Pacific islands and then Follow ...

This is a charming play about the relationship between May and Joe which develops throughout a year of swing dance classes. A play about dancing ...

Carter has found the perfect location to shoot his zombie movie set during the famine - a country house on an island off the coast ...

Join the very accomplished and talented cast of Starkids and Starkids Academy as they celebrate 10 years with a fun packed family show highlighting all ...

A poignant and humorous account of a woman turned detective on a mission to reveal the truth. ‘From an early age I was told I ...

Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a ‘dry’ spell which has resulted in a string of failures. A possible ...

Thousands of older people all over the country take part in the Bealtaine Festival each year during the month of May. 2014 is its 19th ...

Following on from the success of last years event, the Summer Concert returns, showcasing the musical talents of students studying with local guitar tutor, John ...

Comprising of roughly 60 members, FCYO nurtures the orchestral playing of musicians ranging from 8 to 18 years of age. The four musical staff members ...

This hilarious show tells the tale of Kenneth McAllister's rebellious journey as he travels from Windsor Park in Belfast to Doran's Bar in New York ...

Following her critically acclaimed tour of ‘Are There More of You?’, Alison Skilbeck returns with her new solo show exploring the life of one of ...

Welcome to the world of fashion retail, a labyrinth of sequins, hangers, sales targets and bunions where ‘the customer is always right’. Four shop employees. ...

Red will perform his greatest hits from down through the years, including ‘Love is All’, ‘When’, ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’, ‘Broken Promises’, ‘Isadora’, ‘A Poor Man's ...

This is a nostalgic and affectionate tribute to the Irish folk songs that generations of Irish grew up with, a mix of popular songs and ...

Laundry and Bourbon In "Laundry & Bourbon" we meet Elizabeth Caulder, a strong-willed, longsuffering Texan housewife who is trying to hold the fort while her ...

The people who brought you the sell-out ‘Reeling In The Showbands’ now present ‘Reeling in the 60’s’, a joyous celebration of the great music of ...

Resident roving reporter and Georgia Salpa’s love interest on RTÉ’s hugely popular Republic of Telly, Bernard is the Host of RTE TWO’s new comedy panel ...

For many years traditional super group De Dannan were the forerunners in the Irish traditional music world but after 33 years, 14 albums and a ...

Join Moya Brennan, the voice of Clannad, and celebrated harper Cormac De Barra on a magical musical journey for everyone aged 4 to 104. Bringing ...

When is a book not a book? When it becomes a musical! The story of many musicals started out in a book, often long before ...

James Joyce signalled his need to escape the nets he claimed Ireland would trap him in – religion and nationality. He would seek to fly ...

Old Jack Foley has a sore toe and it’s not getting better. Once when he was young and strong he dreamed of joining the circus. ...

Throughout his singing career, Joe Dolan’s energetic and charismatic stage performances thrilled audiences throughout the world. His brother Ben shared the stage with his younger ...

Dominic Kirwans stage presence lights up the room, ignites and engages the audience and holds them in the palm of his hands, a vibrant mix ...

Experience an evening of unforgettable storytelling from CoisCeim Dance Theatre. The award-winning ‘Swimming With My Mother’ and ‘Missing’ are two extraordinary shows by David Bolger. ...

Join the young energetic dancers as they demonstrate their skills in classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance. There will be something for everyone to enjoy ...

There’s more than one way to win the lotto. A new comedy thriller by the accomplished Irish playwright Robert Massey. It is a brilliant example ...

In Nigeria, a frightened child puts an old roll of film into the hands of Dublin-bound teacher Sister Martha. In Dublin, ex-con Larry, with a ...

Johnny McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent concert shows and his return visit to Draíocht is eagerly awaited by his legion of ...

Set in Galway and London, this very funny and moving play follows the life of aspiring writer Brenda Barnes from childhood to her early forties. ...

Performers in the show range in age from 4 yrs. It is a great opportunity for the girls, boys and young adults of the class ...

This thrilling concert is packed with the world’s most beautiful and magical feel-good songs, from Sinatra (My Way/New York, New York), Michael Jackson (Heal The ...

Adamstown Community College is delighted to present Back to the 80’s! Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their ...

Happy Days is the 3rd of Samuel Beckett's great comic/tragic full length plays on the human condition; Waiting for Godot and Endgame being the others. ...

One of Ireland's foremost songwriters Jimmy MacCarthy returns to performing with his Prophecy/Conspiracy? tour. Having written for major Irish artists Christy Moore, Mary Black, Mary ...

Jason Byrne was cooped up in the BBC for months this year writing and recording his brand new sitcom ‘Father Figure’. He is bursting for ...

A clever comedy about the dumb consequences of hot sex meeting cold statistics. Alan and Robin are a go-getting couple who want to spice up ...

The Henry Girls are three sisters from Donegal who have been playing music together since childhood. Their music loving parents introduced them to an eclectic ...

It’s October 1978. Pope John Paul the First is not long dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in ...

Following the sell out successes of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Honk!’ and ‘Bugsy Malone’, the 4th, 5th and 6th class girls and boys of Sacred ...

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf was first produced on Broadway in 1962 to critical acclaim. Set in America, in the living room of a house ...

Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, ...

Ronan Collins sings his renowned tributes to The Great Joe Dolan and Dickie Rock and more! Joining Ronan is ‘The King’ himself Brendan Bowyer. He ...

Coolmine Community School's students are back and promise to entertain you again this season. Prepare to be dazzled by their musical, dance and dramatic abilities. ...

Back by popular demand, join the cast from Starkids Academy for a fantastic night of entertainment, as the children showcase their vocal, dance and dramatic ...

Her wicked stepmother and stepsisters simply won’t have it, this uppity Cinderella thinking she can go to the Royal Ball. But Cinderella believes her dreams ...

Ireland's Choir of the Year 2013 invites you to join them in celebrating Christmas! As those who come along every year will tell you, there's ...

The Norma Breen Theatre School presents an energetic and fast-moving evening of song and dance, showcasing the children's talents with well known celebrity guests. Produced ...

Coolmine Drama Circle has the proud record of staging top class amateur drama in Dublin 15 continuously for the past 40 years. As part of ...

Meet Herman and Daisy. They want to make shoes for your feet. But they owe so much money they barely can eat. Don’t worry though, ...

This now legendary story of the 1978 Munster Rugby Team’s historic win over the All Blacks with an astonishing 12-nil defeat, returns to Draíocht this ...

Coolmine Musical Society is delighted to present the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar – our first Andrew Lloyd-Webber & Tim Rice show, which was their ...

Comedian, humorist, writer and broadcaster, Colm O'Regan, hailing from the small Co. Cork village of Dripsey, has stood up and made people laugh all over ...

What does it take to recover? What happens after collapse? Cure is a new solo for Fearghus Ó Conchúir, choreographed by six artists and performers ...

As part of his Arts Council-funded tour of Cure, Fearghus Ó Conchúir will lead a half-day discussion with professional dance artists in D15. The discussion ...

Ballet Ireland is delighted to announce its autumn 2013 production of ‘Carmen’. Set to Bizet's passionate score, 'Carmen' follows the story of a young, naïve ...

The renowned Cecilian Theatre Arts have staged many award winning productions at Draiocht including, ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Wonderful World of Disney’, ‘A Little Princess the Musical’, ‘Seven ...

Eugene O’Briens award winning play ‘Eden’, brings to life a gallery of colourful midland characters. At the heart of his world is a moving, funny ...

From the author of the smash-hits ‘Stones In His Pockets’ and ‘Women on the Verge of HRT’, comes ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, by Marie ...

elly thinks Martin is a strange but lovely young fella. Deano thinks Martin is definitely not a young fella and that he should keep his ...

When push comes to shove do you really care about long division? Welcome to the staff room, you’re invited in, but this time it’s not ...

A 29 year old professional male reflects on his life thus far to understand the emptiness he feels, recalling the outrageous experiences that have moulded ...

Tuesdays with Morrie is adapted from the phenomenally successful novel by Mitch Albom. It tells the story of Mitch, an accomplished journalist driven solely by ...

A hit in Dublin, Edinburgh, Belfast and the West End of London, “Stones in his Pockets” is a sad, hilarious and irresistible two-man show about ...

Come and watch The Family fight, love and try to make dinner. They will cry and stare as funds get thinner. BUT the family love ...

Native New Yorker Aidan Bishop began his comedy career in his hometown and since relocating to Dublin he has become one of the top comics ...

On the night of September 29, 2008, the Taoiseach and Minister for Finance decided to guarantee Ireland’s banks – to the tune of €440 billion. ...

Stagezone Theatre School is proud to present another spectacular show with great dance routines, singing and comedy. This highly entertaining production for all the family, ...

Monica Loughman's Ballet Summer Gala is an extravaganza of future ballet talent showcasing the youth stars of the academy of Russian Ballet! Five academies across ...

Josef Locke was one of the most popular entertainers ever in Ireland and Britain in the 40s, 50s and 60s. His story was immortalised in ...

As Pope, Benedict XVI had a creepy German accent, a shadowy Nazi past and a priceless art collection. He was the head of a sinister ...

Award-winning quartet We Banjo 3 from Galway combine Irish music with old-time American and bluegrass influences to reveal the banjo’s rich legacy and roots. When ...

No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence. Nothing but a voice, singing of life’s triumphs and tragedies. This is a powerful musical homage to one of ...

His name is Willy. He is a 54 year old tradesman. He has a bad back and a short fuse. He likes a pint of ...

The Last Apache Reunion concerns a group of men at their school reunion, trying to relive their past and, to the dismay of their wives, ...

Shakespeare’s tale of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Against a backdrop of ancient feuds ...

Heartsong Productions presents this magical night of musical enchantment. Featuring such musical gems as Macushla, Because, Roses of Picardy, Somewhere a Voice is Calling and ...

GOING ON SALE SHORTLY This rarely performed play is a touching story about alienation and truth. The play explores the conditions and circumstances which caused ...

‘I got my first pair of glasses when I was seven. A nurse came to the school and tested everyone’s eyes. And so it was ...

In 1984 when Dubliners member Luke Kelly died, it wasn't just the end of an era; it was the end of the life of one ...

Kevin McAleer is a man of few words- mainly because most of his set consists of waiting for people to finish laughing. Tyrone's answer to ...

Walking Man tells the tale of a man who has spent his whole life in pursuit of success. He has always rushed headlong through life, ...

Lights! Music! Action! Since movie makers first added sound to the action, the marriage of movies and music has been a match made in heaven ...

Two dancers bring the audience into an enchanting world of games and poetry through the magic of light. As the night turns on the stars ...

Goes on public sale from 13 Feb 2012 Join these young energetic dancers as they demonstrate their skills in classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance. ...

Decadent Victorian London: The socialite Lord Henry seduces the beautifully boyish Dorian Gray, into a double life of pleasure, murder and excess. Unlike Lord Henry, ...

Dominic Kirwan, one of Ireland's best and most popular concert performers, creates a wonderful atmosphere amongst his audience with his dynamic stage shows. Featuring songs ...

A group of house painters are patching over the cracks of an old house. Clock on with the lads and see if you can last ...

2008 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, 2010 Hot Press Irish Comedian of the Year, 1990 East Leinster under 14 triple jump bronze medallist, founder member of ...

A Murder of Crows is a dynamic and theatrically exciting work for children aged 8 and over, based on the classic tale of Hansel and ...

Hedda Gabler returns, dissatisfied from a long honeymoon. Bored by her aspiring academic husband, she forsees a life of tedious convention. And so, aided and ...

Johnny McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent concert shows and his return visit to Draíocht is eagerly awaited by his legion of ...

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Growing up in Glasgow and Irvine, Eddi busked and performed at the local folk clubs before literally joining the circus in the early 1980s. After ...

Enchanting and evocative, Mozart’s final masterpiece The Magic Flute, is a lyrical love story, set against an atmospheric backdrop of fantasy and mischief. This profound ...