Theatre

Dublin Theatre Fest Delivers a Programme to Be Proud Of

The Dublin Theatre Festival wrapped up its season in Dublin with a stunning programme.
By Sophie Furlong Tighe

Parallel Stories of Drug Use and Homelessness Hit New Theatre

Presented as a theatrical experience of two plays, A One and One deals with complex social issues.
By Gráinne Mahon

In Players Theatre, a Poignant Re-Imagining of an ABBA Classic

Tribute, a play staged by students Ultan Pringle and Robyn Gill, is artfully crafted – and the acting is excellent.
By Gráinne Mahon

In Dublin Theatre, Dylan Coburn Gray is the Playwright of the Moment

A Trinity graduate, spoken-word artist and acclaimed playwright, Dylan Coburn Gray is a name theatre-goers are fast becoming familiar with.
By Emer Tyrrell

‘Walking to Jerusalem’ Details a Lengthy Expedition in the Name of Palestinians

Justin Butcher details his journey to Jerusalem using a mixture of live performance and video footage.
By Emer Tyrrell

Beckett’s Room: A Daring Concept with Room for Improvement

With both hits and misses, an experimental production of Beckett's Room ultimately highlighted the importance of actors in live performance.
By Emer Tyrrell

At Dublin Theatre Festival, 18 Days of Jaw-Dropping Plays

A guide to some of the world-class theatre that's set to descend on Dublin over the next month.
By Emer Tyrrell

At Project Arts, Marina Carr Makes Old Stories into New Ones

Staged by the Rough Magic Theatre Company, 'Hecuba' turns the story of the Trojan war on its head.
By Sophie Furlong Tighe

In Project Arts Centre, a Teeth-Gritting Excoriation of Prison Services

The Examination, a documentary performance on health services for prison inmates, is an uncomfortable but powerful watch.
By Emer Tyrrell

Plight of Palestinians Documented at the Pearse Centre

A double documentary, looking at the brutality children are subjected to by the Israeli military, will be aired at the Pearse Centre on Thursday, September 12th.
By Stephen Patrick Murray