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Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards
by BWW Awards - January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Ralph McTell to Embark on Final Ireland Tour in Autumn 2026
by Josh Sharpe - January 14, 2026
British singer-songwriter Ralph McTell has announced his final national tour of Ireland, Somewhere Down the Road, taking place in Autumn 2026. The farewell tour will see McTell return to venues across the country for one last run of live dates.
INFINITY Comes to Cork Arts Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
Cork Arts Theatre will present the captivating production INFINITY from February 5-14, 2026, offering audiences a unique theatrical experience.
Ciara Murphy Will Make Conducting Debut at Irish Youth Orchestras Festival
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
Ciara Murphy will debut as a conductor at the upcoming Irish Association of Youth Orchestras Festival, showcasing young musical talent. Learn more about the performance here!
Cork City Hall to Host Lord Mayor's Tea Dance with Evelyn Grant and Cork Pops Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2026
Join the festive atmosphere at Cork City Hall for the Lord Mayor's Tea Dance featuring Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra, along with MTU Carnival Samba, on January 25.
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN Comes to The Everyman
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Irish National Opera kicks off 2026 with a major nationwide tour of Janáček's much-loved opera The Cunning Little Vixen. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
30th Festival of Youth Orchestras Will Feature Collaboration and Live Premiere by The Atlantic Tri-Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
The 30th Festival of Youth Orchestras, presented by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) will feature a landmark collaboration, and live premiere, by The Atlantic Tri-Orchestra.
Tribute Concert For Joe Corbett Comes to the Cork Opera House
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
A tribute concert will be staged at the Cork Opera House in May in memory of Cork-born baritone and musical theatre performer Joe Corbett who passed away in July 2025.
INFINITY Comes to Cork Arts Theatre in 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Cork Arts Theatre will open its 50th anniversary year with Infinity, the first production in the venue’s new Re:Directing season. The 2026 programme showcases three contemporary plays directed by three Cork-born directors. 
FINDING A VOICE Festival Returns in 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Finding A Voice will return to various venues in Clonmel, Co Tipperary from 5th to 8th March 2026, bringing a programme that celebrates the brilliance and diversity of women composers across history. 
30TH FESTIVAL OF YOUTH ORCHESTRAS Comes to the National Concert Hall, Dublin
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras will present the 30th Festival of Youth Orchestras, taking place on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Welcomes New Members to the Board of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Charitable Trust have announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Bridget Tatham, Kiri Grant, and Dr Ranjit Khutan.
Cork Arts Theatre Unveils 50th Anniversary 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Cork Arts Theatre will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. The Cork theatre will deliver an ambitious programme, producing three contemporary plays, under the banner Re:Directing.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards
by BWW Awards - November 25, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
TREASURE ISLAND Panto Comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced an all-new production of TREASURE ISLAND as the 2026-27 pantomime, with tickets on sale this week. Learn more here!
Tommy Tiernan to Star in Debut Musical Role In Mick Flannery's THE HOUSE MUST WIN
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The first cast members for Mick Flannery's new musical The House Must Win have been revealed. Tommy Tiernan will make his musical-theatre debut in the role of Ray, while rising Belfast actor, Tabitha Smyth will play Grace, Ray's daughter.
Photos: MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour First Look Images
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
You can now get a first look at the new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. Miss Saigon is currently playing at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.
Pianist Ellen Jansson To Perform For Palestine at Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Pianist and Cork native Ellen Jansson will return to Cork next week, joining both local and international musicians to perform in aid of Palestinian charities.
JERSEY BOYS Will Embark on 20th Anniversary Tour in the UK and Ireland in 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
The original Tony-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20th Anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY & JUNE to Tour the UK and Ireland
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Hot on the heels of runs at New York’s La Jolla Playhouse and Canada’s Citadel Theatre,  new musical The Ballad of Johnny & June will make its debut this side of the Atlantic in 2026 with a major tour of the UK and Ireland. 
DO I LOVE YOU? by John Godber to be Presented at Smock Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
Four nights only (18-21 March 2026), the Smock Alley Theatre will open its doors to the Irish premiere of Do I Love You?, a dynamic new Northern Soul comedy from the multi-award-winning British playwright John Godber.
Leah Barniville Will Lead Cork Pantomine CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The Everyman and CADA will bring the Christmas magic to MacCurtain Street this festive period. Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Leah Barniville will lead the cast as Cinderella this year.
GOLD IN THE WATER Comes to The Everyman
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
This flamboyant theatrical extravaganza, with original songs performed by a live band, comes from Shane O’Reilly with co-writer Paul Curley, composed by Denis Clohessy, directed by Ronan Phelan and choreographed by Philip Connaughton.
ALADDIN Panto Returns to Cork Opera House
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
This Christmas, get ready to soar on a magic carpet ride of laughter, music, and magic as Cork Opera House and Neville Jewellers will present its pantomime, Aladdin.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

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