Upcoming Theatre Events

Jan 2019
18
20:00

Don’t Tell the Wife  theatre

Don’t Tell the Wife By Sam Cree Windmill Players Friday 18th & Saturday 19th January, 8pm   Following last year’s sell out shows with Tom, Dick and Harry, Windmill Players return with yet another rip roaring comedy, directed by Jacinta Gormley. Don’t Tell the Wife’ is set in 1960s Belfast in the Willis household where Edna Willis thinks she is happily married to Bobby – well, as happily married as you can be to a man who eats onions with everything! Written by one of Northern Ireland’s most popular playwrights, Sam Cree in 1967, the play will entertain you with ...
Jan 2019
19
20:00

Don’t Tell the Wife  theatre

Don’t Tell the Wife By Sam Cree Windmill Players Friday 18th & Saturday 19th January, 8pm   Following last year’s sell out shows with Tom, Dick and Harry, Windmill Players return with yet another rip roaring comedy, directed by Jacinta Gormley. Don’t Tell the Wife’ is set in 1960s Belfast in the Willis household where Edna Willis thinks she is happily married to Bobby – well, as happily married as you can be to a man who eats onions with everything! Written by one of Northern Ireland’s most popular playwrights, Sam Cree in 1967, the play will entertain you with ...
Mar 2019
28
20:00

3 Hail Mary's  theatre

After spending over ten years together in the same nursing home it’s time for Mary O’Neill, Mary O’Neill and Mary O’ Brien to bid farewell to one another. It might be their last day in each other’s company but they decide to celebrate it in style! From nostalgia to comedy and even a few sing-songs it’s going to be one hell of a hooley!!! This rip-roaring Irish comedy is written by Tommy Marren – writer of ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ and ‘Nobody’s Talking To Me’ – and is a must-see!!  You might not be on your knees praying but with these Three Hail Mary’s you’ll ...
Nov
22
20:00

The Matchmaker  theatre finished

The Matchmaker John B Keane City Theatre Dublin The Matchmaker follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O’Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country. At the centre of this celebrated production is John B Keane’s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his unparalleled way with words. Television favourite Mary McEvoy and actor and comedian Jon Kenny together play a myriad of characters in this hilarious and earthy dramatic comedy. Tickets: €18 / €16. Early booking advised.
Nov
18
16:00

Beauty and the Hideous Beast  theatre finished

Beauty and the Hideous Beast Kilmoremoy Kids Drama Group Saturday 17th November (7.30pm)  & Sunday 18th November (4pm) An arrogant young prince and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited village girl Belle enters the Beast's castle after he imprisons her father. With the help of his enchanted servants, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation. Tickets: Adults- €10 , Children €7 , Family ticket €30 (admits 2 adults and 2 children)
Nov
17
19:30

Beauty and the Hideous Beast  theatre finished

Beauty and the Hideous Beast Kilmoremoy Kids Drama Group Saturday 17th November (7.30pm)  & Sunday 18th November (4pm) An arrogant young prince and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited village girl Belle enters the Beast's castle after he imprisons her father. With the help of his enchanted servants, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation. Tickets: Adults- €10 , Children €7 , Family ticket €30 (admits 2 adults and 2 children)
Nov
13
20:00

Callaghan’s Place  theatre finished

Callaghan’s Place By John McDwyer Beezneez Theatre Company Tuesday 13th November, 8pm Beezneez present the much requested revival of what many consider to be John McDwyer’s finest play. Paul and Mary Dolan struggle to come to terms with the departure of their only child to study at university. A mysterious Englishman arrives in their midst and his blossoming friendship with the daughter creates tension and tragedy as neighbours Pat Kelly and Annie Jackson fail to stem the tide of Paul’s anger and suspicion. For all the seriousness of the underlying themes, Callaghan’s Place is peppered with scenes of outrageous humour. ...
Nov
2
19:30

Ballina One-Act Drama Festival 2018  theatre finished

Ballina One-Act Drama Festival 2018 Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November, 8pm Curtain-up on Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm sharp, with Sunday slightly earlier at 7pm. Matinee on Sunday at 2.30pm Ballina One-Act Drama Festival has quickly become one of the most exciting stops on the drama festival circuit, with full houses and great drama and groups from all over the country taking part. The festival is now a must for your calendar this year!!   Adjudicator: Padraic McIntyre Tickets: €10 per night / €25 Season Ticket (covering all 3 nights + the Sunday matinee)
Oct
18
20:00

The Story of William who Died  theatre finished

The Story of William who Died Certain Dark Things Theatre Company London, 1890… A young aspiring artist sets himself the task of surviving in a city thriving from an industrial revolution. With poetic language, fast paced physical theatre and masks, award winning theatre company Certain Dark Things bring William’s story to life. Tickets: €16. Early booking advised.
Sep
12
20:00

What Good is Looking Well When You’re Rotten on the Inside?  theatre finished

One month before his death, retired civil servant and man of few words Paddy O’Grady had a sudden urge to talk. Using a cassette tape recorder, he recorded hours of absurdist stories and musings on life. Now, Paddy’s granddaughter examines the fragile personas we present to the world, who we might be behind them and who we could be instead in ashow about emotional inheritance and grief for wasted creativity that serves as both a tribute and a warning. Supported by the Arts Council, Galway City Council, Galway Theatre Festival, Mermaid Arts Centre, Áras Éanna (Inis Oírr) and Laois County ...
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