The latest theatre news from Ireland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Xnthony's new musical LOURDES! THE MUSICAL will have its world premiere at Civic Theatre, Tallaght, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival, following a young man's journey to Lourdes.
All new photos have been released of Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan in the UK & Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Glen Hansard, who co-wrote the musical Once and starred in the 2007 film of the same name, has died at age 56, after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Dublin, Ireland.
After decades of friendship, Irish eighties rock icons Leslie Dowdall and Flo McSweeney are finally sharing the stage together for the very first time with their brand-new show, Natural Women.
Theatre Lovett will present the world premiere of Kafka's Doll, a new play by Frances Kay inspired by Franz Kafka's letters to a young girl, at the Abbey Theatre's Peacock stage.
Róisín Stack will bring her solo show about a woman's pursuit of alone time on a national tour of Ireland, following sold-out runs in Galway and at Dublin Theatre Festival.
Bernadette Bangura will join the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS as Becky, replacing Sandra Marvin.
South Tipperary Arts Centre will present exhibitions on artist-led publishing house Coracle and a debut solo show by KCAT painter Eileen Mulrooney as part of its 30th anniversary autumn programme in Clonmel.
West Cork Music's MASTERS OF TRADITION festival will feature a world premiere of Irish Rhapsody by rediscovered composer Selena O'Neill, alongside performances from Martin Hayes, Charlie Piggott, and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha in Bantry, Co.
West End star Anna-Jane Casey will play Judy Garland in the Irish premiere of JUDY – END OF THE RAINBOW at The Everyman Cork, directed by Conor Hanratty.
Amber Davies took to Instagram recently to call out an audience member who was filming during a recent performance of Legally Blonde in Ireland.
Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby, the duo behind PILGRIMS and founding members of Bell X1, will bring their debut album 'Wintering' to the National Concert Hall in Dublin, performing voice and piano following a sold-out Irish tour.
As part of our Summer Picks, we look ahead to the highly anticipated Irish premiere tour of Judy – End of the Rainbow.
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs, as the production prepares to make its world stage play premiere.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027.
Jaivant Patel Company and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre have announced a joint South Asian Heritage Month programme featuring RANGLE SARDAR's UK debut, THE BOLLYWOOD BRATPACK, BHAVIK HARIA, a dementia Memory Café, and seven free community activities.
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.
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Ambassador Theatre (8/11-8/11) |
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Cats Bord Gais Energy Theatre (3/16-3/20) |
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Steve Steinman''s Fuel Injected Magic: 50th Anniversary Concert 3Olympia Theatre (10/20-10/20) |
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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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Cú Chulainn By Éadaoin O’Donoghue and John O’Brien The Everyman (8/13-8/13) |
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Cana Talks: Optimal Horizons Opium (10/08-10/08) |
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The Other Side Of Murder Gaiety Theatre (10/13-10/17) |
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Twelve Angry Men Bord Gais Energy Theatre (2/09-2/13) |
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Stories from the Sea The Everyman (9/26-9/26) |
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Give My Head Peace Vicar Street (4/04-4/04) |
