Drama

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Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer

The 20th Anniversary production of Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer, the show that has now played to over a quarter of a million people and continues to draw and entertain audiences from around the world. Writer and actor Aidan Dooley takes his audience on one incredible journey in the shoes of this courageous Irish hero. …

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Up The Poll – Starring Conal Gallen

Conal Gallen and his writing partner and son, Rory have just written their 7th Comedy Play! And it is guaranteed to have audiences in stitches once again! Bridie Murphy is a lovable battle axe, living in Shitholey with her husband, Willie. But when election time comes around, things start to liven up. Father Big Mad Mickey O’Reilly, Betty …

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School children attending a performance at An Grianán Theatre. Photo by Declan Doherty.

Féile Uladh 2023

Moltóir: Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh Dé Máirt 28 Márta Seisiún 1 🎟️: 10.00. Scoil Phádraig, DobharGadaí na Nollag (Colm Feirtéar), Comórtas 14 10.35. Scoil Naomh Dubhthach, Machaire RabhartaighDeirdre agus Naoise (Fearghal Mac Grianna), Comórtas 2 11.10. Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, Doire CholmcilleDr. Cé is na Victeoiraigh (Alicia Uí Chathain), Comórtas 9 11.45. Gaelscoil na mBeann, Cill ChaoilPeadar …

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Jimmy’s Winnin’ Matches

In January ’23 we produced Letterkenny writer Kieran Kelly’s new play, Jimmy’s Winnin’ Matches, which attracted attention not just from the public, but from members of the 2012 All Ireland Winning team, who turned out to see it and declared it a winner! So much so that we’re bringing it back this summer. Croke Park, …

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Mojo Mickybo

Winner of ‘Best Ensemble’ and Nominated for ‘Best Director’ at the Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards, 2022, Mojo Mickybo has received outstanding audience feedback and critical acclaim across the board. Owen McCafferty’s classic play Mojo Mickybo is about a friendship between two boys growing up in Belfast in 1970 – a friendship that, at first, …

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The Examination

‘I’d like the people to know I’m not an animal. Did I cause harm? Yes. Should I be punished? Of course. But do I deserve my human rights? Absolutely I do.’ The Examination is the award-winning production by Brokentalkers exploring mental health and human rights in the prison system. Performed by Brokentalkers’ Gary Keegan and …

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Critically acclaimed production from Stage Beyond theatre company for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The Great Dictator – Stage Beyond

Laugh, cry, cheer as the award-winning Stage Beyond champion disability inclusion  This critically acclaimed production by Stage Beyond Theatre Company for adults with intellectual disabilities, opened at the Millennium Forum in June 2022.   The play is set in Europe, 1941. Pandora is at war and people are disappearing. People who are different. Dictator Heidi has a doppelganger – …

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Hit comedy play Sorry For Your Loss

Sorry For Your Loss

Sorry for your loss is an unmissable night of fun and craic that will have you killed with laughter.  Nothing ever happens in the isolated town-land of Bannion, Donegal. Sisters Barbara and Alice learn of the passing of their uncle Paddy from Australia who has an inheritance. Are their fortunes about to change? Hosting an Irish …

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Tartuffe – Abbey Theatre

A light and very entertaining comedy from our national theatre about a conman who inveigles his way into a family’s home and heart. An Abbey Theatre productionA new version by Frank McGuinnessDirected by Caitríona McLaughlin The show sees truth face off with deceit before revealing who has the last laugh. Tartuffe, a sanctimonious scoundrel who, professing …

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King – Pat Kinevane

Written & Performed by Pat KinevanePresented by Fishamble: The New Play Company KING tells the story of Luther, a man from Cork named in honour of his Granny Bee Baw’s hero, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Luther only leaves his apartment for essential journeys, and to perform as an Elvis impersonator. The play explores prejudice, …

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Druid present Sonya Kelly's hit play The Last Return

The Last Return – Druid

Not all good things come to those who wait. One final night. One last chance. Five people queue for a ticket to the hottest show in town. All they must do is simply wait in line. But what in life is ever simple? Who will triumph, who will fail, and who will walk away with… …

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Gina Moxley’s Danti-Dan is the shamelessly funny tale of the sexual-awakening of five innocent youngsters in a small dead-end town.

Danti-Dan

Described by critics as one of the greatest Irish plays of the past few decades, Danti-Dan is a theatrical gem. “Listen girl, this is the kind of place that if you lost your virginity, somebody would find it and bring it home to your mother” In the middle of nowhere outside Cork city, during the …

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Jimmy’s Winnin’ Matches

Croke Park, September 2012. As Donegal take to the field for their All Ireland final against Mayo, their first in twenty years, Danielle “Dodo” O’Donnell watches behind the goals in Hill 16. In one moment, her life changes forever. As the ball is kicked high into the square, her life flashes before her eyes as …

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