The latest theatre news from Ireland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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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.
Further casting has been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026.
Cork Arts Theatre will open its 50th anniversary year with Infinity, the first production in the venue’s new Re:Directing season.
Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop”, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced and the highest grossing entertainer in Spain, announced that he will embark on a global stadium tour – the first illusionist in history to conquer this feat
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.
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.
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
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 will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards.
The first cast members for Mick Flannery's new musical The House Must Win have been revealed.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced an all-new production of TREASURE ISLAND as the 2026-27 pantomime, with tickets on sale this week.
Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has announced his first world tour in 10 years, with Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and more.
You can now get a first look at the new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Everyman and CADA will bring the Christmas magic to MacCurtain Street this festive period.
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BenDeLaCreme, the award-winning theatre and film producer, comedian, director, writer, and global drag icon, will host the queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese’s Nocturnelle 2026 UK & European tour.
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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.
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.
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Disney Princess: the Concert 3Olympia Theatre (4/21-4/22) |
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Failure Confetti The New Theatre (9/16-9/19) |
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Give My Head Peace Vicar Street (4/04-4/04) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family 3Olympia Theatre (3/08-3/08) |
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Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage Bord Gais Energy Theatre (3/02-3/13) |
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Steve Steinman''s Fuel Injected Magic: 50th Anniversary Concert 3Olympia Theatre (10/20-10/20) |
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Ambassador Theatre (8/11-8/11) |
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Heathers the Musical Bord Gais Energy Theatre (11/17-11/21) |
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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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Mná na hÉireann Ambassador Theatre (10/14-10/16) |
