Theatre

Behind the Scenes: DU Players

From start to finish, here is what happens on the day of a show with DU Players.
By Giulia Grillo

If I Can’t Have Power, I Want Piglet

Ultan Pringle explores the euphoria of power and the insanity of heartbreak in LemonSoap Productions’ latest play.
By Michelle Schmidt

Surrealism and Loneliness Abound in The New Electric Ballroom

Enda Walsh’s long-awaited debut on the Gate Theatre stage is nothing short of extraordinary.
By Anastasia Fedosova

The Irish Theatre Awards Must Reflect the Diversity of Artists in the Industry

Awards are just one aspect of how Irish theatre needs to change to support racial diversity, writes Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng.
By Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng 吳彩萍

In Their Opinion: Sibling Rivalry Done Right in UCD Dramsoc Theatre

The play, directed by dynamic sibling duo Nessa and Laoise Molumby, deals with sibling rivalry and sisterly squabbles.
By Álanna Hammel

Othello (maybe a dance) Experiments with Integrity and Infatuation

Weaving dance, film, and theatre, John Scott explores race, domestic violence and human relationships in a physical approach to Shakespeare’s play.
By Anastasia Fedosova

Brotherhood, Blood and the Absurd in Jason Byrne’s A Whistle in the Dark

This adaptation of Tom Murphy’s 1961 play runs on the Peacock stage in the Abbey Theatre as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival until November 5th.
By Anastasia Fedosova

Window A World Explores Identity and Uncertainty

Window a World will run at the Dublin Theatre Festival box office until October 16th.
By Clara Roche

Mespil In The Dark Live: A Love Letter to Theatre

Mespil In The Dark Live by Pan Pan runs from September 5th to 10th, with an opening on September 6th at the Samuel Beckett Theatre.
By Anastasia Fedosova

Samuel Yakura Tells Us How to be The Perfect Immigrant

Blending spoken word poetry and playwriting, Yakura’s one-man show is set to open at The New Theatre as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival.
By Anastasia Fedosova