Ciara Elizabeth Smyth

Review: LIE LOW at Solas Nua
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Nov 12, 2025

'Lie Low' leans into the dark absurdity of life and the things that go wrong. Smyth’s script and the Solas Nua team show a thoughtful understanding of humanity in their work, and connect with audiences with that authenticity – and a few cheeky jokes.

Rachel Dratch, Maryann Plunkett and More Join Irish Rep's New Works Fall Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast for the New Works Fall Festival 2025, which will run on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Repertory Theatre.

Irish Repertory Theatre to Present New Works Fall Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the lineup for the New Works Fall Festival 2025. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets here!

Shedinburgh Fringe Festival Celebrates Inaugural Live Year and Confirms Return For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Shedinburgh Fringe Festival has revealed the highlights of its first ever live, in-person season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – a year that saw: 20+ sold-out shows 4,000 audience members, 100+ artists, 20 brand-new performances, and more.

Deirdre Madigan to Join the Cast of IRISHTOWN at Irish Rep in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

Deirdre Madigan (Philadelphia, Here I Come!) will join the cast of Irishtown at Irish Rep as “Constance” on May 14, 2025. Learn more about the production here!

Video: Watch Irish Repertory Theatre's IRISHTOWN Trailer
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre has released a trailer for the world premiere of Irishtown. The video features Kate Burton, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Kevin Oliver Lynch, Brenda Meaney, and Angela Reed, with voiceover work by Roger Clark.

Photos: Saoirse-Monica Jackson and More in IRISHTOWN at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre is presenting Irishtown, a new play by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth, directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey. Learn more and get a first look at photos of the production here!

Photos: Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Kate Burton and More in IRISHTOWN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Irishtown, a new play by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth and directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey, will be presented on Irish Rep’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage. See rehearsal photos here!

7th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

​​​​​​​ Origin 1st Irish 2025, the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, will take place this year from April 1 to April 28 in New York.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Kate Burton, And More Cast In IRISHTOWN At Irish Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced casting for Irishtown, a new play by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth (Lie Low, recent winner of the Playwrights '73 Scheme bursary), directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey.

World Premieres of IRISHTOWN and THE BLACK WOLFE TONE to be Presented at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre will present two World Premiere productions for their Spring 2025 Season, Irishtown and The Black Wolfe Tone. Learn more and see how to attend.

Peggy Ramsay Reveals Announces Recipients Of 2025 Playwrights '73 Award
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Peggy Ramsay Foundation will take primary responsibility for funding the Playwrights ‘73 Award, which places 4 playwrights with 4 theatres around the UK for 18 months and funds them to write a new play.

Royal Court Theatre Will Bring Back Court In The Square
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the opening of Court in the Square, a pop-up terrace serving food and drinks in Sloane Square which partners with The Botanist, Cote and Azzurra to make up Summer in Sloane Square. Now in its fourth year, this al fresco dining experience has become a Chelsea staple of the summer months.

Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

BBC Writersroom and Popcorn Group Reveal Edinburgh Longlist for Popcorn Writing Award 2023
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

Popcorn Group, a film, television, and theatre production company founded by filmmaker Charlotte Colbert, has again partnered up with the BBC Writersroom and eight renowned Edinburgh theatre venues to shortlist the best of new writing coming to this year’s Fringe Festival.