The latest theatre news from Ireland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Glen Hansard, who co-wrote the musical Once and starred in the 2007 film of the same name, has died at age 56, after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Dublin, Ireland.
After decades of friendship, Irish eighties rock icons Leslie Dowdall and Flo McSweeney are finally sharing the stage together for the very first time with their brand-new show, Natural Women.
Theatre Lovett will present the world premiere of Kafka's Doll, a new play by Frances Kay inspired by Franz Kafka's letters to a young girl, at the Abbey Theatre's Peacock stage.
Róisín Stack will bring her solo show about a woman's pursuit of alone time on a national tour of Ireland, following sold-out runs in Galway and at Dublin Theatre Festival.
Bernadette Bangura will join the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS as Becky, replacing Sandra Marvin.
South Tipperary Arts Centre will present exhibitions on artist-led publishing house Coracle and a debut solo show by KCAT painter Eileen Mulrooney as part of its 30th anniversary autumn programme in Clonmel.
West Cork Music's MASTERS OF TRADITION festival will feature a world premiere of Irish Rhapsody by rediscovered composer Selena O'Neill, alongside performances from Martin Hayes, Charlie Piggott, and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha in Bantry, Co.
West End star Anna-Jane Casey will play Judy Garland in the Irish premiere of JUDY – END OF THE RAINBOW at The Everyman Cork, directed by Conor Hanratty.
Amber Davies took to Instagram recently to call out an audience member who was filming during a recent performance of Legally Blonde in Ireland.
Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby, the duo behind PILGRIMS and founding members of Bell X1, will bring their debut album 'Wintering' to the National Concert Hall in Dublin, performing voice and piano following a sold-out Irish tour.
As part of our Summer Picks, we look ahead to the highly anticipated Irish premiere tour of Judy – End of the Rainbow.
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs, as the production prepares to make its world stage play premiere.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027.
Jaivant Patel Company and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre have announced a joint South Asian Heritage Month programme featuring RANGLE SARDAR's UK debut, THE BOLLYWOOD BRATPACK, BHAVIK HARIA, a dementia Memory Café, and seven free community activities.
Northern Ireland Opera announced the first cast and creative team for its inaugural staging of Bizet's Carmen at Belfast's Grand Opera House, directed by Artistic Director Cameron Menzies.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and City of Wolverhampton College announced a new partnership offering Performing and Production Arts students masterclasses, work experience, and a National Theatre tour of BACCHAE performed on-site at the college.
Mollie Gallagher, Oliver Farnworth, and Sam Jackson join John Partridge in the world stage play premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, touring the UK and Ireland.
Peter Quilter's acclaimed musical drama about Judy Garland's final months, directed by Conor Hanratty, will run at The Everyman in Cork, presented by Breda Cashe Productions and Pat Moylan Productions.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
All new production photos have been released from the 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland tour of the original Tony and Olivier award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS which opened at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
The Everyman and Cork Opera House will present a rehearsed reading concert performance of CÚ CHULAINN, a new opera by Éadaoin O'Donoghue and John O'Brien inspired by characters from the Táin.
Belfast TradFest has unveiled its full program for 2026, marking a landmark eighth edition of one of the island's leading celebrations of traditional music, song and dance.
CHICAGO the musical is set to embark on a 2027 UK and Ireland tour.
Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING IN CONCERT will tour Dublin, London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham, featuring over 200 musicians performing Howard Shore's Oscar-winning score live to picture on a 60ft HD screen.
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Cyprus Avenue (8/10-8/10) |
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Twelve Angry Men Bord Gais Energy Theatre (2/09-2/13) |
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Disney Princess: the Concert 3Olympia Theatre (4/21-4/22) |
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Cana Talks: Optimal Horizons Opium (10/08-10/08) |
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Cats Bord Gais Energy Theatre (3/16-3/20) |
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Mná na hÉireann Ambassador Theatre (10/14-10/16) |
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Reuben Solo: Someone In This Crowd Will Betray Me The Sugar Club (9/03-9/03) |
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An Evening with the Legendary Mr Pussy and Friends The Everyman (9/19-9/19) |
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Cú Chulainn By Éadaoin O’Donoghue and John O’Brien The Everyman (8/13-8/13) |
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Two MR PS In a Podcast: Live - Let That Be a Lesson Ambassador Theatre (2/27-2/27) |
