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Kafka's Doll

Sep 4 – Sep 12, 2026

A new family show by Frances Kay that opens up the world of Franz Kafka to young people and adults alike, based on the story of Kafka writing letters to a young girl after she lost her doll. Brought to life by Theatre Lovett with a versatile ensemble cast including Charlotte...

EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BATSU!, Underbelly Cowgate

EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BATSU!, Underbelly Cowgate

by Adi Ajzenstadt · August 13, 2026

Late-night Fringe is really its own genre - a distinct brand of pure entertainment designed to amuse an audience that has already had a drink or two (or more...). The defining thread connecting the best of these shows is their ability to generate a mini cult experience, where you don't need any prio…

Past Shows

21 total · showing 11–20

Shush

Jun 6 – Jul 20, 2013

Breda is newly separated, facing retirement and feeling a bit invisible, she doesn’t want a birthday party! But her friends are determined to cheer her up and they descend on her to celebrate. After some homemade birthday cake and a few too many Bacardi’s – it turns out Breda’s...

What the Body Does Not Remember

May 16 – May 18, 2013

25 years on, the revival of this essential, gripping work comes to the Abbey stage for three nights only. A theatrical score by Thierry de Mey and Peter Vermeersch drives relentless, risky choreography – this is not normal body language. Bricks are hurled across the stage...

Stravinsky Evening

May 14 – May 15, 2013

HUNT is Saarinen’s heart-stopping solo set to Rite of Spring, in which he is both the hunter and the hunted. The unstoppable rhythm of the music is matched by sinuous movements. Saarinen’s body acts as a canvas for a kaleidoscope of light and live multi-media projections...

Drum Belly

Apr 5 – May 11, 2013

Hold tight as you are thrown into New York City’s deep and dark underworld, in this exciting new play on the Abbey stage. Man has just set foot on the moon. The streets of Brooklyn are tense. The Irish Mafia is desperately trying to hold on to their power and more importantly...

Richard II

Apr 17 – May 4, 2013

The Abbey Theatre is proud to present Ouroboros Theatre Company with Richard II, as part of the company’s exploration of Shakespeare’s history plays. A timely examination of the nature of kingship, power and corruption, Richard II draws us into a world of Machiavellian deceit in...

I, Malvolio

Mar 5 – Mar 23, 2013

Both children and adults will take delight in this story of lost dignity, prudery, practical jokes and bullying, Malvolio draws his audience into the madness of Shakespeare’s play and makes it his own. Written and performed by multi award winning playwright/actor Tim Crouch, I...

King Lear

Feb 6 – Mar 23, 2013

For the first time in over 80 years the Abbey Theatre presents King Lear. King Lear is determined to transfer power to his three daughters. He will divide his kingdom between them, giving the largest part to the daughter who loves him most. Owen Roe stars as the monarch whose...

I, Peaseblossom

Mar 5 – Mar 22, 2013

As part of our Shakespeare season at the Abbey we are delighted to introduce the work of The Bard to our young audiences. This one man show, written and performed by multi award winning playwright/actor Tim Crouch, gives an exciting introduction into his work. The magical story...

Home

Feb 26 – Feb 27, 2013

For the sixth year running, the Abbey Theatre has commissioned exciting playwrights to write 20 minute plays for two actors. Following on from the previous short play reading series 20:Love, The Fairer Sex, Gach Áit Eile, Something Borrowed and Into the Woods, we now present you...

Love in a Glass Jar and Ribbons

Feb 13 – Feb 23, 2013

As part of our Short Play Season, and for 10 nights only, the Peacock stage plays host to two 20 minute plays about love, life and relationships in modern Ireland. These bite-size plays are the perfect opportunity to see the work of two exciting playwrights Nancy Harris (No...

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