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SHOW - A Work In Progress Showcase Comes to Cork Theatre Collective
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2024


This November, four artists from around Cork, selected by open call will develop and share new theatre work with presenters, producers and general public from all over Ireland. Learn more about the event here!

Cast Set For CINDERELLA at Cork Opera House
by Stephi Wild - November 01, 2024


The stage is set for another Cork Opera House pantomime extravaganza. The outstanding Cork Opera House production team is set to enchant audiences once again this year with Cinderella – the beloved fairy-tale full of magic for everyone!

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Will Embark on UK & Ireland Tour From July 2025
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2024


FRIENDS! The Musical Parody will be embarking on a major UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester from 14 July – 23 August 2025.

The Everyman Reveals Christmas Pantomime RED RIDING HOOD
by Stephi Wild - October 22, 2024


The Everyman will present a pantomime like no other – Red Riding Hood. Opening on November 30th, and continuing until January 12th, this enchanting show promises to be a delightful treat for audiences of all ages.

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

Fight2Flight Theatre to Present Tour of DECLAN'S GOT TALENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 15, 2024


Fight2Flight Theatre will present DECLAN'S GOT TALENT, a dark comedy by Peter Gowen. Follow Declan's journey from self-doubt to triumph as he prepares for a talent show audition, premiering at Briery Gap.

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024


There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Cast Set for EMMA Reimagining at The Abbey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2024


The Abbey Theatre has revealed the cast for EMMA, a reimagining of Jane Austen's classic for the 'brat' Bridgerton era. The production runs from November 2024 to January 2025 on the Abbey Stage.

Barnstorm Theatre Company to Present THE BUS at the Dublin Theatre Festival & Watergate Theatre Kilkenny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2024


Barnstorm Theatre Company will present THE BUS at the Dublin Theatre Festival and Watergate Theatre Kilkenny. This play, updated by John Morton, explores the challenges of fitting in at a new school. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2024


The full cast has been announced for the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

Brokentalkers and Shaun Dunne Will Premiere EVERYTHING FALLS
by Stephi Wild - October 08, 2024


Brokentalkers, one of Ireland's leading theatre companies, in collaboration with acclaimed theatre maker Shaun Dunne, have announced the premiere of 'Everything Falls' – a powerful and thought-provoking new theatre production that delves into the complexities of care.

The T.S. Eliot Lecture 2024 Will Feature Ralph Fiennes
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2024


The ninth annual T.S. Eliot Lecture on December 15th at 6pm will feature Ralph Fiennes reading and then discussing his relationship with T.S. Eliot’s poem Four Quartets, marking the 80th anniversary of its first publication as a single volume in 1944. 

Quiet Lights Reveals Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2024


Islander has announced the 5th iteration of their winter festival, Quiet Lights, taking place in venues across Cork City, from the 21st-24th November 2024.

Fishamble Will Present the Premiere of BREAKING This Week
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2024


BREAKING is a first play by exciting new playwright Amy Kidd which is set to burst onto stages across Ireland this autumn. 

Dublin Theatre Festival Kicks Off Next Week
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2024


Dublin Theatre Festival kicks off next week, featuring Forced Entertainment (celebrating 40th anniversary this year). Learn more about the lineup here!

David Gilna Brings A BOLT FROM D'BLUE Concludes in Dublin Featuring Tribute to Malachy McCourt
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2024


After 87 performances across the globe, award-winning Irish playwright and performer David Gilna will present his final staging of the critically acclaimed one-man show, A Bolt From D'Blue, on Wednesday, October 9th, at Dublin's Lark Concert Hall.

Ucc Theatre & Cork Opera House Reveal 2025 New Irish Artists In Residence Programme
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2024


Cork Opera House and University College Cork have announced that applications are now invited for their third Theatre Artist in Residence Programme, which is jointly funded by Cork Opera House and UCC.

Culture Night Cork City Late Set For This Week
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2024


On Culture Night, this Friday September 20th, Cork City will come alive with arts and culture, when the city’s cultural venues open their doors.

Culture Night Cork City Late 2024 Reveals Event Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - September 14, 2024


On Culture Night, Friday next, September 20th, Cork City will come alive with arts and culture, when the city's cultural venues open their doors.

Cork Folk Festival Celebrates 45 Years Of Folk Music Tradition
by Stephi Wild - September 11, 2024


Cork's iconic Folk Festival is set to return for its 45th year, running from October 2nd to 6th, 2024. The event promises an extraordinary mix of folk legends and exciting new talent, celebrating the best of traditional and contemporary folk music.

Lady Gregory's GRANIA To Debut at the Abbey Theatre During the Dublin Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2024


Lady Gregory's work will debut at the Abbey Theatre during the Dublin Theatre Festival. GRANIA, reimagined by Artistic Director Caitríona McLaughlin, runs this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Pan Pan to Present EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR at Whyte Recital Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2024


Pan Pan will present EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR at Whyte Recital Hall, Royal Irish Academy of Music, from October 3-13 as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Bangers & Crash Comes to The Everyman Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2024


This unique concert series promises a captivating fusion of virtuoso performance, and collaborative participation, showcasing a brand-new composition by the maestro of participatory music, Brian Irvine, conducting 50 young guest musicians in each venue: Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick, The Everyman, Cork, Visual Theatre, Carlow and Black Box Theatre, Galway. 

Once Off Productions to Present World Premiere of GUEST HOST STRANGER GHOST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2024


Once Off Productions announced the world premiere of GUEST HOST STRANGER GHOST by Stewart Parker Trust Award-winning writer Kate Heffernan, utilizing many existing Dublin Theatre Festival sets and stages. Learn how to purchase tickets.


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