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David Ireland

David Ireland is a writer whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Marriage of Figaro and Ulster American.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2025
Figaro

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Playwright
 
[West End, 2023]
Writer

News

National Theatre At Home to Offer Seven-Day Free Trial
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

National Theatre At Home announced a seven-day free trial for its streaming service alongside a new autumn and winter season of programming. Learn more here.
Cast Set for THE FIFTH STEP North American Premiere at Studio 180 Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026

Studio 180 Theatre revealed the cast for the North American premiere of David Ireland's two-character drama THE FIFTH STEP. The play will run in January and February 2027.
Review: WHAT THE ANIMALS SAY, Finborough Theatre
by Clementine Scott - Oct 3, 2026

It starts in the claustrophobic, liminal space of a ferry terminal, and both parties don’t really want to be there. Jimmy is a struggling actor on the cusp of a big break auditioning for Mel Gibson’s new film (which may or may not be IRA propaganda); Eddie is a footballer playing for Celtic in Glasgow, despite being a Protestant and sporting a Rangers tattoo. Both are returning to Belfast from Scotland, and have thorny relationships with Protestantism and the Unionist cause back home.
Photos: WHAT THE ANIMALS SAY at Finborough Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

See production photos from What The Animals Say, presented by Hallions Ltd in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre.
Sydney Theatre Company Reveals 2027 Season with 13 Productions
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

Sydney Theatre Company announced its 2027 season under Artistic Director Mitchell Butel, featuring 13 productions across three venues including four world premieres of new Australian writing and six Australian premieres.
Review: THE FIFTH STEP is hilarious, sharp and hits you in the gut
by Faeron Wheeler - Sep 12, 2026

THE FIFTH STEP is one of those plays that makes you laugh before hitting you with real emotion. The writing and the characters created by David Ireland are superb. And the Baxter team that brought them to life have more than risen to the occasion.
WHAT THE ANIMALS SAY, David Ireland's Debut Play, to Open at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

David Ireland's first play will receive a limited season at the Finborough Theatre, directed by Harry Burton and starring Matthew Blaney and Robbie Martin as two ex-classmates awaiting a ferry to Belfast.
ALL MY SONS, WAR HORSE, and More Set For National Theatre at Home's Autumn Streaming Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

The National Theatre has announced that four productions will be released for streaming directly this autumn on National Theatre at Home, including All My Sons, Teeth 'N' Smiles, The Fifth Step, and War Horse.
BBC Four Reveals Season of Post-War British and Irish Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

BBC Four will present a season of British and Irish theatre productions. Available in full on BBC iPlayer, the season brings together 16 productions spanning seven decades of post-war playwriting.
Review: HAVE YOU TOOK THE BINS OUT?, Drayton Arms Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 25, 2026

Debut production from Lamp Light Theatre has its heart in the right place and promises much for the future
ANTIGONE, THE SNAW QUEEN, and More Set For Tron Theatre Autumn/Winter 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Tron Theatre has announced its new season of work for Autumn/Winter 2026, including Antigone, The Snaw Queen, It Walks Around the House at Night, The Big Comedy Roadshow, and Thanks For Being Here.
INTER ALIA, Starring Rosamund Pike, Will Arrive on Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Suzie Miller’s new play, Inter Alia, will be coming to Broadway this Fall for a strictly limited engagement, starring Rosamund Pike. We have all of the details here!
ULSTER AMERICAN Starring Matthew Broderick Extends for Two Weeks at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Irish Repertory Theatre will present a two-week extension for the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland, starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick. Previously set to close May 10, the show will now run through May 24, 2026.
Photos: ALL MY SONS And INTO THE WOODS Lead Winners At 2026 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

At a ceremony at the National Theatre, the Critics’ Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. These are the only prizes to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. Check out photos of the winners below.
2026 UK Critics' Circle Theatre Award Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2026

The Critics’ Circle just announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. Big winners included Arthur Miller's All My Suns, Into the Woods, Punch, Paddington, and more. Check out the full list here!
Review Roundup: ULSTER AMERICAN at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026

What are critics saying about Irish Repertory Theatre's production of ULSTER AMERICAN starring Matthew Broderick, running through May 10 Off-Broadway.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 16, 2026- EVERY BRILLIANT THING Opens On Broadway
by - Mar 16, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews Role as Self-Obsessed Actor in ULSTER AMERICAN
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026

Matthew Broderick is starring in the American Premiere of David Ireland's Ulster American, now running at Irish Repertory Theatre. On Friday, the Tony winner visited CBS Mornings to talk about the play and what about it appealed to him. Watch the interview now.
Photos: In Rehearsal Images for WELCOME TO PEMFORT at Soho Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

First rehearsal photos have been released for WELCOME TO PEMFORT, written by Sarah Power (Grud) and directed by Ed Madden (The Habits). The production will be staged in the Main House at Soho Theatre from Friday 13 March through Saturday 18 April.
Assembly Roxy to Welcome A Play, A Pie and A Pint For First Time
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 26, 2026

Renowned for supporting hundreds of creatives across its 21 years, PPP has staged work from notable writers including Liz Lochhead, Jackie Kay, Douglas Maxwell, David Ireland and more, with some of Scotland's most prestigious actors treading the boards from Robbie Coltrane to Karen Dunbar and Elaine C Smith.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Ireland been in?

David Ireland has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has David Ireland been in?

David Ireland has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was David Ireland's first West End show?

David Ireland's first West End show was The Marriage of Figaro which opened in 2025

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