The latest theatre news from Ireland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
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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.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced full casting for THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH, a musical comedy heading to Birmingham's Old Joint Stock and Edinburgh Fringe's Pleasance Queen Dome, starring Emma Norman, Emma Thornett, Michael Joseph, Tom Dickerson, and Leonie Wall.
The Everyman is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors following a recent public recruitment process.
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Anglo Irish Productions will present THROUGH IRISH EYES at The Everyman in Cork, featuring All-Ireland champion musicians, world champion-level Irish dancers, and vocalist Barry Tierney in a fusion of traditional and contemporary Irish performance.
THISISPOPBABY's five-star queer cabaret musical 0800 CUPID, written and performed by Cork-born Emer Dineen, will play The Everyman in Cork as part of Cork Midsummer Festival.
Sounds from a Safe Harbour will present SIRENS, a live music experience hosted by Lisa Hannigan featuring an ensemble of female voices including The Staves, Angie McMahon, and Loah, with performances in Inis Oírr, Dublin, Cork, and London.
Cork Arts Theatre, in association with Cork Midsummer Festival, will present Nick Payne's CONSTELLATIONS, directed by Al Dalton and starring Julie Maguire and Aidan Moriarty, as part of its Re:Directing season.
Belfast TradFest announced Four Men and a Dog and Cherish the Ladies as headline additions to its 2026 programme, joining Solas, Flook, and others for a week-long celebration of traditional music across Belfast.
Daniel Casey will return as Inspector Tom Barnaby in a second UK & Ireland tour of MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT, produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, following a record-breaking 2025/26 run.
Irish National Opera’s new production of Bellini’s Norma at the Gaiety Theatre showcases exceptional vocal performances and a fiercely modern heroine who controls her own destiny.
Judi Love announced new dates for her sell-out stand-up tour, JUDI LOVE: ALL ABOUT THE LOVE, adding cities including Dublin, Belfast, and London's Clapham Grand to the UK and Ireland run.
The full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of MRS.
South Tipperary Arts Centre will present STAC Talks, a free panel series at STAC Chapel in Clonmel, featuring artists and curators discussing arts centres and artistic practice in regional contexts.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
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The Other Side Of Murder Gaiety Theatre (10/13-10/17) |
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Cyprus Avenue (8/10-8/10) |
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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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Reuben Solo: Someone In This Crowd Will Betray Me The Sugar Club (9/03-9/03) |
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Celtic Exodus Musical Mansion House, The Round Room (7/22-8/14) |
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Give My Head Peace Vicar Street (4/04-4/04) |
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An Evening with the Legendary Mr Pussy and Friends The Everyman (9/19-9/19) |
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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 Bat! Bat Out of Hell 50th Anniversary Tour 3Olympia Theatre (10/20-10/20) |
