Theatre

Anna Karenina at the Abbey Fails to Reflect Intensity of the Play

The theatre’s Christmas production’s long running time detracted from the Tolstoy classic.
By Annie Keegan

An Exercise in Evasive Storytelling: Debut Festival’s Nothing

The play, directed by Ursula McGinn and written by Lulu Raczka explores the chaos of human life through everyday encounters.
By Bríd Nolan

Abbey Theatre Announces Innovative Programme for 2017

After a year of controversy and commemoration, the theatre is now taking a more gender-conscious and contemporary approach.
By Annie Keegan

Generation Collaboration: Speaking With the Directors of Debut Festival

David Donovan speaks the festival's directors to learn more about their collective approach to the mammoth undertaking.
By David Donovan

School of Drama, Film and Music to become School of Creative Arts

It is hoped the name change will reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the school, as well as improve the student experience.
By Róisín Power

Exploring Homophobia On Stage, The Importance of Nothing

As part of Project Arts Centre’s Project 50 season, Pan Pan’s production illustrates the life of Oscar Wilde In Reading Gaol.
By Annie Keegan

Caught in the Act: Raising the Curtain on Co-op

David Donovan goes behind the scenes to co-op’s rehearsals to learn more about the annual production that is running throughout this week.
By David Donovan

Tilda Inventively Brings A Much-Loved Classic to the Players Stage

In its final day of running, the play, based on Roald Dahl’s classic, creatively takes inspiration from current affairs.
By John Clarke

A Captivating Exploration of Intimate Family Turmoil: The Remains of Maisie Duggan

Despite some moments of brilliance, Carmel Winter’s latest production is ultimately let down by the script's own shortcomings.
By Annie Keegan

Beyond Traditional Intimate Setting, Rocky Horror Picture Show Dazzles Audiences

The internationally acclaimed cult classic exploded onto the stage of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
By Jonathan Ryan Hicks