I was working in our box office one evening when the visiting show’s stage manager approached. How are tickets for tonight? he said. Pretty good, about 270 now. I said. Really? We’d a full house in Monaghan last night, he said. What do they hold though? 200? Yes about that, but we sold out. Well …
How to Sell Out every single show: Daithí Ramsay Read More »
Adapted by John Steinbeck from his novel of the same name, Of Mice and Men is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. This large scale production comes from Rail Theatre Company and is directed by Sean Lynch from Mullingar Arts Centre, Cast: Murt Ennis as …
This Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th February we welcome Livin’ Dred Theatre’s production of Jimmy Murphy’s emigration drama The Kings of the Kilburn High Road. But back in the summer of 2000, not long after An Grianán first opened its doors, we were fortunate to host the original Red Kettle Theatre production of this play. …
An Grianán Extra – A Wee Bit More is our new arts magazine. Designed to compliment our standard events brochure, Extra offers a slightly more in depth look at some of our upcoming shows. We have a profile on Donegal playwright Frank McGuinness written by Jessica Trainer, Literary Manager of the Abbey Theatre as well …
PRESS RELEASE 3 February 2016 The National Campaign for the Arts will be holding a hustings for candidates in the Donegal Constituency prior to the forthcoming General Election 2016 at 1pm on Wednesday February 10th at An Grianán Theatre Letterkenny. Letters of invite have been sent to all declared candidates for Donegal. Members of the …
National Campaign for the Arts Organises Donegal Hustings Read More »
Rehearsals got under way in Belfast this week for Prime Cut’s latest production, After Miss Julie. Featuring an outstanding cast, this play comes to us in March and will appeal to fans of period drama and romantic intrigue. After Miss Julie is Patrick Marber’s rework of August Strindberg’s 1888 iconic play Miss Julie. Originally Marber’s …
The Kings of the Kilburn High Road is our first drama of 2016 and what a way to kick off a season of outstanding plays here at An Grianán. Director Padraic McIntyre and his company Livin’ Dred Theatre have assembled an stellar cast for this powerful Irish drama. About the play The Kings of the …
Opera Theatre Company return to An Grianán with Puccini’s magnificent La Bohème as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. [box style=”red” closable=”un-closable”]Happy anniversary! To celebrate OTC’s 30th anniversary we are offering the first 30 tickets for La Bohème at a special early bird rate of €20. That’s a huge saving of €10 on the standard ticket …
Celebrating Opera Theatre Co’s 30th Anniversary with La Bohème Read More »
Buying vouchers or tickets as Christmas presents this year? Here are the cut off dates for postage. Republic of Ireland – 21 Dec Northern Ireland – 18 Dec Great Britain – 18 Dec Europe – 18 Dec See full details on anpost.ie You can buy vouchers online here. Use the ‘your comments’ for any special …
Here are our box office opening hours for the festive period. Remember you can book online anytime and as we’ve removed online booking fees you can so at no additional charge. Sun 20 Dec: CLOSED Mon 21 Dec: 9.30am to 5.30pm Tues 22 Dec: 9.30am to 5.30pm Wed 23 Dec: 9.30am to 5.30pm Thurs 24 …
Ireland’s National Ballet Company return to Letterkenny this November after last year’s wonderful Swan Lake. This year’s production is the comic fairytale Coppélia. See it here on Fri 27 November and check out what audiences have been saying about it below: “Unapologetically charming and unashamedly entertaining Coppélia is a joyous, delightful experience.” examiner.com “features choreography and comedy …
Audiences are loving Ballet Ireland’s Coppélia. Will you? Read More »
In just over a week a plethora of international music talent will descend on Donegal to begin final rehearsals for the North West Opera’s lavish production of Hansel & Gretel. Hansel and Gretel is a feast of fantasy, comedy and drama woven through with soaring arias, rich choral melodies and charming ballet sequences. The NWO …
Opera Professionals Descend on Donegal for Hansel and Gretel Read More »
UPDATE 30/11/15: this position has been filled. An Grianán Theatre wishes to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This position is part time and is available for a six month period to provide cover for a Maternity Leave within the organisation. Cover is required from the beginning of January 2016 for a six month period. This is …
Job Vacancy: Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) Read More »
[box style=”red” closable=”un-closable”]We welcome members of the public to come and sign the book of condolence. We will pass this on to Brian’s family. If you would like to sign it it please call in to the theatre’s box office.[/box] We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ireland’s greatest playwright and proud …
We hope you can join us for the opening of our new exhibition by artist Liz Doyle. ‘From Kincasslagh to Kathmandu (via the Ceide Fields)’ features a wide collection of work created over the past two years, a period of extensive travel, exploration and experimentation for the artist. The exhibition has its official opening at …
Exhibition Opening: Liz Doyle Wed 23 Sept 2015 at 7pm Read More »
