Drama

Well, a comedy by Pat and Faye Shortt.

Well by Pat Shortt and Faye Shortt

Since collaborating, this comic father and daughter duo have written and performed two hilarious online shows The Wellness hour with Paaah and Sile and Pat Shortt’s Comedy Heads. Now the pair bring their madcap characters to the stage in Well. The show follows the unfortunate demise of Dad and Daughter Country and Irish music duo …

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An Grianán Youth Theatre present A Vampire Story

A Vampire Story

“People will always believe the most fabulous tale you can tell. It’s the one that they secretly long for. It must be unprovable, impossible, fantastical. To believe it then becomes an act of faith…” An Grianán Youth Theatre present their first full length production since 2020’s Bugsy Malone. Two young women arrive in a nameless …

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Manchán Magan performs in Arán & Im.

Arán & Im

“Shall we bake bread together and churn some butter, and talk about things that really matter?” asks Manchán Magan, the presenter of the 70-minute bilingual show, Arán & Im, which explores what makes Irish so unique and potent. “What’s the word for the lonesomeness of a cow bereft of her calf? Or, for the sound …

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It's the Real McCoy by Tommy Marren.

It’s the Real McCoy

The Crokey Hill Players Ten years ago ‘It’s The Real McCoy’ hit the stage for the first time and became a phenomenal success across Ireland, the UK and America. Set in rural Ireland in the cottage of Madge Molly it’s simply hilarious! With dozens of funny one-liners and numerous twists and turns, Madge has to …

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Patrick McBrearty and Cat Barter star in The Border from Prime Cut Productions.

The Border Game

Patrick McBrearty and Cat Barter star in this acclaimed drama from Prime Cut Productions and the Lyric Theatre. “Patrick McBrearty delivers one of the finest performances of his career.” British Theatre Guide On a farm on the border, a fence needs repair after being destroyed by vandals. When Sinead finds Henry hungover in her field, …

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On a House Like Fire, A lyrical mother-daughter story set to a gently immersive score and told through glimpses of memorabilia and fragments of memory.

On A House LIKE A Fire

A lyrical mother-daughter story set to a gently immersive score and told through glimpses of memorabilia and fragments of memory. In this nostalgic, funny and moving show writer-performer Michelle Read has collaborated with composer Brian Keegan to create a portrait of her mother in words, music and pictures. ‘Margaret is the soul of the house, …

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Patrick Quinn in Revved, produced by An Grianán Theatre, directed by Emily Foran.

An Grianán on Tour – REVVED

After REVVED’s well received premiere at An Grianán in January we are sending it out on the road for the Earagail Arts Festival. TOUR DATES Saturday 9th July – Gaoth Dobhair, Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, 8pm Thursday 14th July – Ramelton, Town Hall Theatre, 8pm Thursday 21st July – Carndonagh, Colgan Hall, 8pm REVVED is a …

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Myra’s story

Derry playwright Brian Foster’s award winning, record breaking MYRA’S STORY is set in Dublin and has been the smash hit of both the 2019 and 2021 Edinburgh Fringes. Playing to packed houses, rousing standing ovations and five-star reviews, it has been described by many as the finest piece of theatre they have ever seen. “Five …

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Translations by Brian Friel, an Abbey Theatre and Lyric Theatre co-production

Translations

An Abbey Theatre and Lyric Theatre Belfast Co-Production Written by Brian FrielDirected by Caitríona McLaughlin ‘You can learn to decode us’ It’s August 1833. The pupils have gathered in a hedge-school in the townland of Baile Beag/Ballybeg. This Irish-speaking community in Donegal, has become the unlikely focal point for a changing world. Progress is coming. …

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HeArt Therapy

HeArt Therapy* *NB The Audience for this show will be seated on the stage. Did you ever love someone so much it hurt?What’s left behind when the passion dies?Are they worth it?Am I worth it?Why are we together? Does it matter if we’re not? Who cares?Why do I care so much? Who do I love? …

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Tarry Flynn

Nomad Theatre Network and Livin’ Dred presents.. a cast of 9 actors in … Tarry Flynn – A love-letter to life in rural Ireland. “He was sitting closer than ever he had sat to a girl before.And it was the girl he had dreamt of.He was terribly unhappy.” Tarry Flynn tells the hilarious story of …

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