Irish theatre

The early days of Covid were tough for everyone. We were all stuck at home, learning remotely, working remotely and trying to get used to the new normal that was the year of Covid.  In those early days, one of the highlights was the New…

Pea Dinneen’s ‘Hollow and Dead Eyed Beasts’ opened at Smock Alley to a full house. It’s always worth noting that Smock Alley is such an amazing space for any production and I always love every opportunity to visit and this was no exception.…

The O'Reilly's Corner Shop on Misery Hill might be struggling but they're not going down without a fight.

First performed three years ago, The Belly Button Girl returns to the Dublin stage at the New Theatre. This is one of the most personal and enjoyable theatre experiences in Dublin. (Contains some spoilers) The play is written and performed…

It is important to state at the outset that the Arachnophilia is perfectly safe for any Arachnophobes. Contains spoilers. It is difficult to do justice to Arachnophilia. At times, It is laugh out loud funny, it has a serious spine…

Each time I enter into the world of Collapsing Horse, it feels like I’m attending a class on ‘How to Make Exciting Theatre’. The Water Orchard, written by Eoghan Quinn is the latest exciting addition to the theatre company’s repertoire.…

Let’s wander into a parallel universe. The Great Vintage of 78’ is a distant memory for batty aristocrat Old Madeline, owner of what was once a great estate and Water Orchard. Madeline’s home is crumbling around her, and she is broke. But…

Private Peaceful is a play about a young soldier looking back at the events of his short life as he awaits execution. The play has been adapted and directed by Simon Reade, from the book by Michael Morpurgo, renowned writer of ‘War Horse’.…

The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin is currently showing a production of The Weir. Written by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson in 1997, The Weir won the Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle and Olivier awards for Best New Play when it was first…