In the heart of Donegal, a theatrical masterpiece is taking shape as Amharclann Gweedore and Waterside Theatre join forces to bring the powerful play “Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme” to life. This gripping production, made possible by the support of the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), promises to be a stirring …
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A bonafide classic of Northern Irish theatre, Owen McCafferty’s Mojo Mickybo is a hilarious yet heartbreaking tale of friendship between two boys during The Troubles. 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. …
We’re thrilled to welcome back Druid with their five-star production The Last Return as part of a national tour that will see them visit Roscommon, Limerick, Clare, Donegal, Meath, Cork, Kerry and Galway in Spring 2023. Directed by Sara Joyce, this award winning comedy by Sonya Kelly will have two performances here at An Grianán …
Druid to take The Last Return by Sonya Kelly to An Grianán this February Read More »
DramaCast is an exciting new initiative created by An Grianán Theatre, and Workhouse Theatre Company, to bring Shakespeare, and Friel, back into the classroom. With Covid curtailing all live touring it’s been impossible for schools to take their classes to see plays as normal. DramaCast fills that gap by selecting scenes relevant to the school …
Touring Ireland this May Written and performed by Carol Moore An empowering story of a woman who decides to take back control. On her 60th birthday Cathy should be celebrating but it rapidly goes downhill. “In the shop they didn’t see me. They saw a warm cardigan and sensible shoes woman. An insignificant woman.” The …
Haughey | Gregory, which is at An Grianán on Tues 7 May, is set in 1982 during a particularly turbulent time in Irish politics. It follows the story of Tony Gregory, a young man who lands a surprise seat in the Dáil and finds himself holding the balance of power. Here’s the play’s writer Colin Murphy …
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The Nasc Network is currently offering a bursary of €10,000 to a production company or producer interested in collaborating with the network to produce a new or existing piece of theatre with a view to touring to all Nasc venues in 2019. The Nasc Network is a partnership of eight venues, including An Grianán Theatre, …
After sold out tours in Ireland, London, across Europe, and Australia, Michael Keegan Dolan’s genre-defying contemporary reimagining of one of the most famous ballets in the world comes to An Grianán in Spring 2018. Daithi Ramsay, An Grianán Theatre’s Marketing Manager, saw Loch na hEala/ Swan Lake at the Clonmel Junction Festival in July 2017: …
Little John Nee is a performer we’ve enjoyed a long, creative relationship with. In 2010/ 2011 he was our theatre artist in residence leading many workshops, performing shows, working on the book of his three ‘Donegal’ plays The Derry Boat, The Mental and Rural Electric, and creating a daily haiku. Subsequent to this work he …
Thanks to the Arts Council, Donegal has successfully secured a Theatre Artist in Residence for the third year running. This theatre artist residency is a three-way partnership between the artist Guy Barriscale, Donegal County Council Arts Office and An Grianán Theatre. The residency is based on previous work devised and created by Guy Barriscale, who …
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“PAISLEY/McGUINNESS” SCREENWRITER RETURNS WITH TAUGHT NEW PYSCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BAG FOR LIFE. An exciting new play from Colin Bateman is on tour through April and May 2017 taking in over 11 different venues and comes to An Grianán on Wed 10 May (Book now) . ‘Bag for Life’ is the second play from renowned Northern Irish writer Colin …
Blinkered comes to An Grianán on Wed 8 and Thurs 9 March. Sole Purpose Productions’ Blinkered opened on Thursday 9th Feb in Derry’s Playhouse receiving standing ovations at both matinee and evening performances. Audience’s commented: “Extremely powerful!” “Absolutely outstanding performance of a very important play” “Went tonight to see Blinkered with friends, there are no …
Here are tonight’s plays for the second night of the Letterkenny One Act Festival. First play begins at 7.30pm. Tickets available on the door. Open Bangor Drama Club, Bangor A Galway Girl By Geraldine Aron Maisie – Clare Mc Kelvey Dermot – Sean Greer Producer/Director Patrick Grimshaw Lighting:- Patrick Grimshaw Sound:- Olive Mc Dermott Setting Ireland / London Period 1950 /60’s …
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Amateur drama societies from across the island of Ireland will converge in Letterkenny this November for the One Act Festival. This year’s festival features the following plays: Thursday 10 Nov 2016 at 7.30pm Two Sisters by Caroline Harding Rush Dramatic Society, Rush Homeless by Kieran Doyle Tadhg An Astna Players, Cork Lone Star by James McClure Ballina Dramatic …
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Donegal may never be the same again – a one man tsunami is planning an invasion of Letterkenny! As an advanced warning to the people of Donegal we are advised to tell you that Lexie is on his way in your direction and like the tsunami he will leave a trail of disruption in his …
