The latest theatre news from Ireland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Paddy – the Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong, directed by Mary-Elaine Tynan, is a moving, and hilarious, one-man show which was inspired by the wrongful conviction of Paddy Armstrong, a member of the Guildford Four, and his fight for justice.
SIX the Musical Live! is the filmed version of the hit musical about the six wives of Henry VIII that has taken the world by storm.
Voting for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
The Backseat Lovers will return to the UK & Ireland for the first time in over two years, announcing a run of five new tour dates, opening at London’s Electric Ballroom on Wed 25 June 2025.
British country-pop sensation Twinnie is set to hit the road this summer with her Happy Hour Tour 2025, presented by JOY.
BroadwayWorld's Theater & Fringe Festival Database provides artists with festival deadlines, fees, and submission info, and helps audiences find shows around the world.
Performers from the canceled production of Where Eagles Fly have alleged non-payment following the show's abrupt cancellation ahead of its planned 2025 world premiere in Philadelphia.
Voting for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
Concord Theatricals has announced that Hadestown: Teen Edition is now available for school and youth group productions in the UK and Ireland.
The Everyman, Cork, led by Artistic Director Des Kennedy, will produce Making History by Brian Friel in April.
Voting for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.
Bantry's renowned West Cork Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary with yet another stellar line-up of world-class musicians circling around a core of string quartets.
Voting for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open! Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? By popular demand, we bring you our revised Broadway Madness Bracket: Best Musical 2025!
DeBarras in Clonakilty has announced a special programme of events for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025, Ireland's premier annual celebration of the Irish language and culture.
Tatiana dos Santos, theatre maker and dance artist, has been announced as the ‘New Irish Theatre Artist in Residence' at Cork Opera House and University College Cork (UCC).
The UK & Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is now underway! Read the reviews for Cruel Intentions and find out more about where to catch the show here!
Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Last year, our readers picked Les Miz as the ultimate Tony Award-winning Best Musical of all time.
Des Kennedy, Artistic Director of The Everyman in Cork, launched his inaugural season today with EVERYMAN MADE: world-class theatre, made by The Everyman, for Cork and beyond.
Malaprop Theatre will present an Irish Tour of their award-winning production, HOTHOUSE.
John Scott's irish modern dance theatre will celebrate 33 years in the dance business and stage 2 spectacular new works together in a continuous dance event.
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry has announced details of some of the drama programme that the venue will present this spring.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is set to hit the road across the UK and Ireland opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on 16 February 2026 and touring through to July 2026.
The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 2026.
Emma Martin/ United Fall will present Night Dances, created by Emma Martin and featuring music by Daniel Fox (Gilla Band).
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Give My Head Peace Vicar Street (4/04-4/04) |
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Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage Bord Gais Energy Theatre (3/02-3/13) |
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Reuben Solo: Someone In This Crowd Will Betray Me The Sugar Club (9/03-9/03) |
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Heathers the Musical Bord Gais Energy Theatre (11/17-11/21) |
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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) |
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Stories from the Sea The Everyman (9/26-9/26) |
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Twelve Angry Men Bord Gais Energy Theatre (2/09-2/13) |
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Steve Steinman''s Bat! Bat Out of Hell 50th Anniversary Tour 3Olympia Theatre (10/20-10/20) |
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Disney Princess: the Concert 3Olympia Theatre (4/21-4/22) |
