The latest theatre news from Ireland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
The West Cork Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a spectacular programme, as eclectic as usual, presenting much-loved favourites alongside world and Irish premieres of contemporary works.
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show.
Hollywood noir meets contemporary Ireland, and nothing is quite what it seems.
During the day, the programme includes talks in Marino Church as well as secret concerts in Future Forests, Kealkil, St.
With only one month to go until Irish Affair takes to the stage of the O'Reilly Theatre, the producers have decided to open the dress rehearsal to the public on Thursday, 26 JUNE at 7.
Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine is a spellbinding, one-act, one-woman opera based on a play of the same name written by Jean Cocteau, who directed the first production of the opera in 1959.
With Paul Mescal officially set to star in a 2027 production of A Whistle in the Dark—a co-production between London’s National Theatre and Dublin’s Abbey Theatre—industry chatter suggests the Abbey is now eyeing two more major Irish stars: Saoirse Ronan and Andrew Scott.
After a rigorous recruitment process, with a competitive field of applicants, Karen Smallwood will become Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's first female CEO in the theatre's one-hundred-and-thirty-year history.
Actor and writer Irene Kelleher will be performing in two productions at the 2025 Cork Midsummer Festival, which takes place from July 13th to 22nd.
Plays from the island of Ireland and several East Coast-based productions will vie for top jury prizes as the 17th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival reaches its finale.
Galway Folk Festival has revealed the final line-up for its 2025 edition, featuring a mix of renowned international artists and outstanding Irish talent from the folk, roots, and traditional music scenes.
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Following a hugely successful UK tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live stage show Bluey's Big Play.
David Gilna will return to The Lark Concert Hall for his fourth production with his latest storytelling masterpiece: Did I Ever Tell Ya.
At a time when the world can feel increasingly divided, the little village at the gateway to the Mizen, is preparing once again to light up with joy, music, circus, creativity, and connection.
Quill & Quaver Associates has announced a worldwide singing competition on TikTok, IG, FB and YouTube Shorts of 14 songs from the musical, including singing duets with the original film cast members.
Fair Dinkum Theatre will present the world premiere of THE DEVIL AND DUREX, a hilarious look at the 1970's sexual revolution in a small rural Irish parish.
The Everyman Cork will produce Making History by Brian Friel, opening on April 14th with previews on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Monday 14th.
Voting for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
With 20 events across 10 venues throughout Cork City, the Cork Fringe Weekend brings with it a wide range of performances including theatre, comedy, dance, visual art, music, community events and much more.
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.
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Ambassador Theatre (8/11-8/11) |
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Reuben Solo: Someone In This Crowd Will Betray Me The Sugar Club (9/03-9/03) |
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Steve Steinman''s Fuel Injected Magic: 50th Anniversary Concert 3Olympia Theatre (10/20-10/20) |
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Disney Princess: the Concert 3Olympia Theatre (4/21-4/22) |
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Cyprus Avenue (8/10-8/10) |
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Cana Talks: Optimal Horizons Opium (10/08-10/08) |
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Heathers the Musical Bord Gais Energy Theatre (11/17-11/21) |
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Cats Bord Gais Energy Theatre (3/16-3/20) |
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Celtic Exodus Musical Mansion House, The Round Room (7/22-8/14) |
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The Other Side Of Murder Gaiety Theatre (10/13-10/17) |
