The Abbey Theatre
Also Credited As: The Abbey Theatre Irish Players
Latest News on The Abbey Theatre:
THE PIGEON FACTORY to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 (May 29, 2026)
Full Cast Set for WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN at Jermyn Street Theatre (May 7, 2026)
Mazz Murray Joins the Cast of MOONLIGHT - THE PHILIP LYNOTT ENIGMA (Mar 19, 2026)
THE PIGEON FACTORY to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 (May 29, 2026)
Full Cast Set for WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN at Jermyn Street Theatre (May 7, 2026)
Mazz Murray Joins the Cast of MOONLIGHT - THE PHILIP LYNOTT ENIGMA (Mar 19, 2026)
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Video: Adrienne Warren, Ephraim Sykes, and Galen Hooks Release Statement Regarding ROOM Postponement
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-19 10:15:37
VIDEO: John Keating and Ciaran O'Reilly Perform a Scene From JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-03-30 16:22:22
TV: Inside the Launch of the West End Production of COME FROM AWAY
by TV - On the Road - 2018-10-18 08:22:11
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Rachel Tucker And The UK Cast Of COME FROM AWAY
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-10 13:08:57
Photos and Video: Meet the Full Cast of MTC's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Meet the Cast - 2014-01-12 09:00:02
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Highlights of DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-06-03 11:06:37
News
THE PIGEON FACTORY to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Oh!Scare Wilde Productions will present the UK premiere of THE PIGEON FACTORY at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase, a darkly absurd one-man show written and performed by Aaron O'Neill.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Oh!Scare Wilde Productions will present the UK premiere of THE PIGEON FACTORY at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase, a darkly absurd one-man show written and performed by Aaron O'Neill.
Full Cast Set for WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Jermyn Street Theatre and Mint Theater Company announced full casting for Teresa Deevy's WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN, directed by Jonathan Bank, featuring an eight-person Irish cast in a London revival of the long-neglected 1940s play.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Jermyn Street Theatre and Mint Theater Company announced full casting for Teresa Deevy's WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN, directed by Jonathan Bank, featuring an eight-person Irish cast in a London revival of the long-neglected 1940s play.
Mazz Murray Joins the Cast of MOONLIGHT - THE PHILIP LYNOTT ENIGMA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
West End leading lady Mazz Murray is to star as Philomena Lynott, the mother of Thin Lizzy frontman Philip Lynott, in the thrilling new rock musical about his life, Moonlight - The Philip Lynott Enigma.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
West End leading lady Mazz Murray is to star as Philomena Lynott, the mother of Thin Lizzy frontman Philip Lynott, in the thrilling new rock musical about his life, Moonlight - The Philip Lynott Enigma.
National Theatre Live to Return to Proctors With THE AUDIENCE and THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
Proctors Theatre will present a new lineup of National Theatre Live screenings this spring, bringing acclaimed British theatre productions to its screens. The event series will feature The Audience, and The Playboy of the Western World.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
Proctors Theatre will present a new lineup of National Theatre Live screenings this spring, bringing acclaimed British theatre productions to its screens. The event series will feature The Audience, and The Playboy of the Western World.
TN Shakespeare Co. to Host St. Patrick's Day Salon with UNDER AN IRISH MOON
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with its song-filled Literary Salon featuring the legacy and writing of the first lady of the Irish literary revival -- Under an Irish Moon.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with its song-filled Literary Salon featuring the legacy and writing of the first lady of the Irish literary revival -- Under an Irish Moon.
Irish Repertory Theatre Unveils Spring and Summer Programming - THE LOVED ONES and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed two productions and an Irish-language reading for their 2026 Spring / Summer Season. The season will feature The Loved Ones New York Premiere.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed two productions and an Irish-language reading for their 2026 Spring / Summer Season. The season will feature The Loved Ones New York Premiere.
Cast and Creatives Set For POOR at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and Gate Theatre, Dublin have announced the cast for Poor, their co-production which will open at the Belgrade Theatre in May.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and Gate Theatre, Dublin have announced the cast for Poor, their co-production which will open at the Belgrade Theatre in May.
Origin Theatre Company Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Aidan Cleary and Labhaoise Magee have been announced as the new leaders of Origin Theatre Company, set to bring fresh vision to the theater's future productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Aidan Cleary and Labhaoise Magee have been announced as the new leaders of Origin Theatre Company, set to bring fresh vision to the theater's future productions.
Cast Set For Richard Clements' OTTILIE at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025
Casting has been announced for Ottilie, A Built by Barn production in association with Rathmore Productions. Richard Clements' Ottilie directed by Matthew McElhinney and performed by Jolene O'Hara.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025
Casting has been announced for Ottilie, A Built by Barn production in association with Rathmore Productions. Richard Clements' Ottilie directed by Matthew McElhinney and performed by Jolene O'Hara.
Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, starring Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 12, 2025
Considered the first Irish “state of the nation” play, it’s now turned into a historical vignette imbued with hoarse black comedy. Its long placid rests are interrupted regularly by blazes of humorous energy: it entertains, but the pacing is slightly too slow for it to be full-on engaging. It’s a worthy curiosity.
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 12, 2025
Considered the first Irish “state of the nation” play, it’s now turned into a historical vignette imbued with hoarse black comedy. Its long placid rests are interrupted regularly by blazes of humorous energy: it entertains, but the pacing is slightly too slow for it to be full-on engaging. It’s a worthy curiosity.
THE AUDIENCE, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, and LES LIAISONS Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
National Theatre Live has announced its next slate of productions releasing to cinemas worldwide in 2026, including two National Theatre productions captured from the Lyttelton stage on London’s South Bank and the re-release of a fan-favourite.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
National Theatre Live has announced its next slate of productions releasing to cinemas worldwide in 2026, including two National Theatre productions captured from the Lyttelton stage on London’s South Bank and the re-release of a fan-favourite.
Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
Photos: Nicola Caughlan and More in THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The National Theatre has released the first look at the cast of The Playboy of the Western World in rehearsals. The cast features Nicola Caughlan and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The National Theatre has released the first look at the cast of The Playboy of the Western World in rehearsals. The cast features Nicola Caughlan and more.
Cast Set For 30th Anniversary Production of THE MEMORY OF WATER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
The Liverpool Everyman and Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced complete casting for the 30th Anniversary production of Shelagh Stevenson’s Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Memory of Water.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
The Liverpool Everyman and Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced complete casting for the 30th Anniversary production of Shelagh Stevenson’s Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Memory of Water.
STILT By Joy Nesbitt to Have World Premiere at Corrib Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Corrib Theatre will present the world premiere of Stilt, a new play by writer and director Joy Nesbitt, running November 13–December 7, 2025, at the Historic Alberta House in Portland.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Corrib Theatre will present the world premiere of Stilt, a new play by writer and director Joy Nesbitt, running November 13–December 7, 2025, at the Historic Alberta House in Portland.
Full Cast Revealed For THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
The National Theatre has announced full casting for The Playboy of the Western World, a story of youth and self-discovery by John Millington Synge. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
The National Theatre has announced full casting for The Playboy of the Western World, a story of youth and self-discovery by John Millington Synge. Learn more here!
The Alliance For Jewish Theatre Reveals New Co-Executive Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
The Alliance for Jewish Theatre has appointed two dynamic leaders as Co-Executive Directors, beginning October 1st, 2025. Learn more about the new leadership here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
The Alliance for Jewish Theatre has appointed two dynamic leaders as Co-Executive Directors, beginning October 1st, 2025. Learn more about the new leadership here!
Interview: Joe Bishara of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION, GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL
by Paul Batterson - Jul 30, 2025
Although it is mainly known for its mass production of the Bible, Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press was also responsible for the mass distribution of Greek myths and texts to spark the age of enlightenment.
by Paul Batterson - Jul 30, 2025
Although it is mainly known for its mass production of the Bible, Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press was also responsible for the mass distribution of Greek myths and texts to spark the age of enlightenment.
Stephen Rea Will Bring KRAPP'S LAST TAPE to New York
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea takes on Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape in a revelatory new production directed by Vicky Featherstone. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea takes on Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape in a revelatory new production directed by Vicky Featherstone. Learn more here!
Ronán Noone's THE SMUGGLER to Kick Off Summer Tour With NYC Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025
The Smuggler, Ronán Noone's award-winning one-man thriller in rhymed verse, is making its Irish and U.K. debut this July. Learn more about the New York performance here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025
The Smuggler, Ronán Noone's award-winning one-man thriller in rhymed verse, is making its Irish and U.K. debut this July. Learn more about the New York performance here!
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