Ireland Theatre Newsroom

The Everyman Cork will produce Making History by Brian Friel, opening on April 14th with previews on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Monday 14th. Brian Friel wrote Making History to explore the life and legacy of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, during a pivotal period in Irish history.

With 20 events across 10 venues throughout Cork City, the Cork Fringe Weekend brings with it a wide range of performances including theatre, comedy, dance, visual art, music, community events and much more.

With 20 events across 10 venues throughout Cork City, the Cork Fringe Weekend brings with it a wide range of performances including theatre, comedy, dance, visual art, music, community events and much more.

Paddy – the Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong, directed by Mary-Elaine Tynan, is a moving, and hilarious, one-man show which was inspired by the wrongful conviction of Paddy Armstrong, a member of the Guildford Four, and his fight for justice.  

Concord Theatricals has announced that Hadestown: Teen Edition is now available for school and youth group productions in the UK and Ireland. Learn more here!

The Everyman, Cork, led by Artistic Director Des Kennedy, will produce Making History by Brian Friel in April. This major revival marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the legendary playwright.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland. 

DeBarras in Clonakilty has announced a special programme of events for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025, Ireland's premier annual celebration of the Irish language and culture.

Tatiana dos Santos, theatre maker and dance artist, has been announced as the ‘New Irish Theatre Artist in Residence' at Cork Opera House and University College Cork (UCC).

Des Kennedy, Artistic Director of The Everyman in Cork, launched his inaugural season today with EVERYMAN MADE: world-class theatre, made by The Everyman, for Cork and beyond. Learn more here!

Malaprop Theatre will present an Irish Tour of their award-winning production, HOTHOUSE. This is a fast-paced, poignant story of love, loss, and legacy. Learn more!

John Scott's irish modern dance theatre will celebrate 33 years in the dance business and stage 2 spectacular new works together in a continuous dance event. Learn more!

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry has announced details of some of the drama programme that the venue will present this spring.

Emma Martin/ United Fall will present Night Dances, created by Emma Martin and featuring music by Daniel Fox (Gilla Band). The Irish National Tour will run 28th February -29 March.

When Next We Meet, a boutique music festival set in the stunning grounds of Raheen House, Clonmel, has announced its first wave of artists for the 2025 edition taking place on June 7th and 8th, including Villagers, Pillow Queens, and Morgana.

Check out new photos of Made at Curve's production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical. The show will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025. 

Amongst the over 470 young people who will be performing at the National Concert Hall on Saturday, February 8th as part of the 29th Festival of Youth Orchestras will be triplets: Luisne (Violin), Daithí (Flute) and Óran (Cello) Ó Draighneáin.

The Everyman Sunday Songbook will kick off its 22nd year with a celebration of Jim Reeves, starring Evelyn Grant as narrator, singers Linda Kenny, Damian Smith, and Alan Carney MD, as well as the Songbook band.

Cork Opera House has announced three flagship events as part of its 170th Year of celebrations. Learn more about all of the upcoming programming at the venue here!

Inspired by Patrick Talbot's own mother, VERA&SON is a funny and poignant portrait of a mother and a son, and tells a story many will identify with. The production will play at Cork Theatre. Learn more.

Ballycotton will host a unique celebration of Irish history and culture, as the beautiful Seachurch venue welcomes an evening of music and poetry next month.

Cork Opera House launched its Strategic Plan 2025–2030 at an event attended by Cork’s Lord Mayor, along with various city dignitaries and stakeholders. Learn more here!

Druid has announced that Three Short Comedies by Seán O'Casey will play The Everyman, Cork as part of an 11 venue national tour next spring. Learn more here!

Your Roots Are Showing, Ireland's premier folk music conference, is officially underway at the INEC Gleneagle, Killarney, and runs until Sunday, 19th January.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.