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Spotlight on Plays: March 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.

Spotlight on Plays: February 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

Matthew Broderick to Star in the American Premiere of ULSTER AMERICAN at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre will present the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, and starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick.

REVIEW: Outhouse Theatre Co's ULSTER AMERICAN Is Revived For An Encore Season at Ensemble Theatre
by Jade Kops - May 19, 2024

Shane Anthony’s (Director) presentation of David Ireland’s (Playwright) ULSTER AMERICAN returns to the Sydney stage at Ensemble Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland in ULSTER AMERICAN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023

We've got a first look at production photos for award-winning playwright David Ireland’s Ulster American directed by Jeremy Herrin and starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland.

Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland Will Lead David Ireland's ULSTER AMERICAN at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

A new production of award-winning playwright David Ireland's Ulster American is headed to Riverside Studios this year, starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: ULSTER AMERICAN at The Arch, Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - May 13, 2023

A standing ovation, and a demand for a second curtain call.

BWW REVIEW: ULSTER AMERICAN is a Deliciously Disturbing Dark Comedy That Will Have You Vacillate Between Whether To Laugh or Gasp.
by Jade Kops - May 16, 2021

The ugly truth behind the faux ‘modern woke man’ is laid bare as ULSTER AMERICAN strips back the veneer with hilarious and horrific consequences.

BWW Review: ULSTER AMERICAN at The Abbey Theatre
by Jini Rooney - Apr 12, 2019

I was prepared for controversial and shocking, for colourful language and violence. Yet the opening scene still had me reeling. Writer David Ireland clearly thrives on the taboo and no person or subject is immune. A seemingly innocuous setting: the director's lounge. On the eve of rehearsals for a new play, a British director, Northern Irish playwright and American movie star gather to cement their collaboration.