THE WITNESS — SOLD OUT

Glass Mask Theatre @ Best Seller Cafe, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 · Sunday 1 November · 7pm (doors 6pm) · Final night of the run

A one-man show written, acted and directed by Rex Ryan, telling the extraordinary story of Joey “the Lips” O’Callaghan, the youngest person ever placed in witness protection in Ireland, bringing Nicola Tallant’s best-selling book to vivid life. The run, which opened on 20 October, is completely sold out, including the final performance on 1 November. Please note the performance contains flashing lights.

Anne Gildea — Further Adventures in WOMANING

Viking Theatre, Clontarf, Dublin 3 · Monday 2 to Saturday 7 November (Saturday 7 sold out) · 8pm nightly (doors 7.45pm) · No latecomers admitted

Two shows for the price of one: Further Adventures in WOMANING plus a work-in-progress show. After a sell-out run in January, Anne Gildea returns to the Viking, weaving a path through half a century of womany stuff — from 18-hour girdles and Housewives of the Year to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, the Sunday drive, the spa break and the mystery of the chiffon scarf test. The run opened on 28 October. Tickets €20.00 (group rate €18.00).

GMT Jazz Club

Glass Mask Theatre @ Best Seller Cafe, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 · Thursday 12 November (5 November sold out) · 7pm (doors 6pm) · 2hr 30min

Step into a transformed Glass Mask Theatre for a decadent night of live jazz with a nod to 1970s New York. Seating is unassigned and a table is included with your ticket, with optional pre-show food and drink available. The 5 November night is sold out; further dates follow on 10 and 17 December. Tickets €35.00.

Together Forever — A New Musical

O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1 · Saturday 7 November · 7pm (doors 6.15pm) · 90 minutes · Reserved seating

Eclipse Stage School’s brand new musical links the biggest pop hits with a story of friendship, love and dreams, brought to the stage by almost 100 of the school’s students for this one-night-only debut. Written, directed and choreographed by Kenneth Giles. All audience members need a valid ticket and seat; tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Tickets €24.00.

Mystery Ensemble play Max Richter’s Recomposed Four Seasons — Limerick

Mount Saint Alphonsus Redemptorist Church, South Circular Road, Limerick · Saturday 7 November · 8.30pm · 75 minutes · Free seating

Mystery Ensemble perform their rendition of Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons — Richter’s 2012 reworking of Vivaldi in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism, whose recording topped the iTunes classical charts in over 20 countries. Seating is unreserved, so early arrival is advised; late entry may not be permitted. Presented by Red Events & Distribution Ltd. Tickets €35.00.

Lemn Sissay — Let the Light Pour In LIVE

O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1 · Monday 9 November · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · 110 minutes · Reserved seating

An evening with BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number-one bestseller Lemn Sissay OBE. Every morning for ten years Lemn has written four lines and shared them with no title and no explanation; the best of them became Let the Light Pour In, and now a live show with readings, the stories behind the poems and the chance to put your own questions to him. Lemn will be signing books after the show. Presented by Fane Productions. Tickets €34.00.

Mary’s Hopes and Dreams

Viking Theatre, Clontarf, Dublin 3 · Monday 9 to Saturday 21 November (no Sunday performance) · 8pm nightly (doors 7.45pm) · Mild swearing, target audience 12+ · No latecomers admitted

The hit comedy touring nationwide, written and performed by Michael Ryan and Seán Kelleher and directed by Geoff Gould. Mary’s mundane life as a stay-at-home housewife is turned upside down when her best friend pushes her into a new world of opportunity — but it comes at a cost, and her domineering husband is only the biggest of the obstacles. High-energy observational comedy with madcap moments of slapstick, rap, mime, song, dance, martial arts and swimming, from the team behind The Parish. Blood in the Alley Productions in association with Hubcap Theatre. Tickets €20.00 (group rate €18.00).

Festive Food Demo with Chef Ross Lewis

O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1 · Tuesday 10 November · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · 2 hours · Reserved seating

The Cairde Committee of Belvedere College invites you to a Christmas food demo with Ross Lewis, co-owner of Chapter One and Osteria Lucio, with tips on creating delicious food for the festive season, expert wine pairings and produce from the college’s own urban farm. Bubbles to start, wines to taste and raffle prizes on the night, all in support of the Belvedere College Access Programme. Tickets €30.00.

Mystery Ensemble play Max Richter’s Recomposed Four Seasons — Cork — SOLD OUT

St Peter’s Church, North Main Street, Cork · Thursday 12 November · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · and Holy Trinity Church (Capuchins), Fr Mathew Quay, Cork · Friday 20 November · 8.30pm (doors 8pm) · Free seating

Mystery Ensemble perform their rendition of Max Richter’s recomposed Four Seasons in Cork on two nights, at St Peter’s Church on 12 November and at Holy Trinity Church on 20 November. Both dates are sold out. Presented by Red Events & Distribution Ltd.

The Last Pagans

Glass Mask Theatre @ Best Seller Cafe, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 · Tuesday 17 November to Saturday 5 December (19, 20 and 21 November sold out; no Sunday performances) · 7pm (doors 6pm)

Glass Mask Theatre presents the world premiere of Stephen Jones’s new play, directed by Rex Ryan. In a storm-beaten cottage on Ireland’s western edge, two estranged lovers reunite for a single night of reckoning — a gothic tale of love’s decay, fragile hope and the ghosts we choose to face at last, performed by Eva-Jane Gaffney and Stephen Jones. Seating is unassigned with a table included, and pre-show food and drink are available. Produced by Migle and Rex Ryan for GMT Productions, with support from the Arts Council. Tickets €35.00 (concession €24.00), with €20.00 special-offer tickets on 17, 23, 24 and 30 November.

This Sh*t Happens All The Time

The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 · Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · 60 minutes · Age advisory 14+ · Unreserved seating

Amanda Verlaque’s powerful one-woman drama makes its New Theatre debut after acclaimed runs at the Lyric Theatre and the Grand Opera House Studio in Belfast and last year’s Edinburgh Fringe. 1990s Belfast, Queen’s University: two young women fall in love, but not everyone is happy about it. A sexy, darkly funny and striking show that exposes homophobia, misogyny and coercive control. Tickets €22.50.

Exile

Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub, Kells, Co. Meath · Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 November · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · 60 minutes · Age recommendation 12+

SoFFt Productions’ collaborative production merges theatre and music to explore the extraordinary life of John Boyle O’Reilly of Dowth, Co. Meath — Fenian, poet, convict, journalist and orator. Written by Deirdre Kinahan, with Steve Wickham, Wayne Sheehy, Mary Murray, Saramai Leech and Jess Kavanagh on stage, it is a moving elegy of spoken word, rhythm and rock. Tickets €25.00 (concession €20.00).

Baz Harnett

Viking Theatre, Clontarf, Dublin 3 · Sunday 22 November · 8pm (doors 7.45pm) · 80 minutes · No latecomers admitted

An intimate night with Baz and the band, back at the Viking after his sold-out night last year. Tickets €20.00.

Joxer Daly Esq

Viking Theatre, Clontarf, Dublin 3 · Monday 23 November to Saturday 5 December (24 November sold out; no Sunday performance) · 8pm nightly (doors 7.45pm) · No latecomers admitted

Eddie Naughton’s play stars Phelim Drew as Joxer Daly, the much-loved “butty” of Captain Boyle from Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock, a Dublin inner-city chancer living by his wits through the 1913 Lockout, the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War. Originally directed by Karl Shiels, it was first staged at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre in 2018 and played the Viking in 2020. Tickets €20.00 (group rate €18.00).

Hadestown: Teen Edition — Senior Musical

O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1 · Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 November · 7.30pm (doors 7pm); Saturday 6pm (doors 5.30pm) · 2hr 30min · Age recommendation 8+ · Reserved seating

The senior students of Belvedere College and local girls’ schools present the award-winning musical inspired by Greek mythology, following Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone, with a brilliant mix of folk, jazz and blues along the way. Strobe lighting and haze are used throughout the performance. Tickets €20.00.

Mystery Ensemble play Max Richter’s Recomposed Four Seasons — Monkstown

Monkstown Church, Monkstown Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin · Friday 27 November · 9pm (doors 8.30pm) · 75 minutes · Free seating

Mystery Ensemble’s last Four Seasons date of the month brings their performance of Max Richter’s Vivaldi recomposition — one of the composer’s most famous works — to Monkstown Church. Seating is unreserved, so early arrival is advised; late entry may not be permitted. Presented by Red Events & Distribution Ltd. Tickets €35.00.

Hostages

The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 · Sunday 29 November · 2pm (doors 1.45pm) · Film · Unreserved seating

Palestinian Cultural Days Dublin present a screening of the film Ghost Hunting followed by a talk with Palestinians who have been imprisoned in Israeli prisons. Ticket details are still being finalised by the organiser.

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SAMUEL | oh noel | Winter Concert, the Dublin duo's follow-up to the sold-out launch of their debut album Oh Boy, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Friday 11 December 2026 at 7.30pm. Ada Alma and Frieda Freytag are joined by Rob Campbell (ERRATIC MOB) for an evening of deep, cinematic double bass, cello and electric guitar soundscapes to celebrate the cold season. Tickets €18 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: SAMUEL | oh noel | WINTER CONCERT
• Performers: Ada Alma and Frieda Freytag (SAMUEL), with Rob Campbell (ERRATIC MOB)
• Presented by: SAMUEL
• Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
• Date and time: Friday 11 December 2026 at 7.30pm
• Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Tickets: €18 standard (plus €1.50 booking fee); unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the concert

"Oh winter, oh holly, oh twelfth month, oh yule!" is how SAMUEL introduce their return to the stage. Ada Alma's background in drama shapes her songwriting and physical performance, with her vocal arrangements carrying the narrative; Frieda Freytag, known for her experimental style, has written string arrangements for Irish bands, poets and writers and composes solo cello pieces for independent theatre. Rob Campbell, aka ERRATIC MOB, is a session musician and collaborator in the contemporary Irish folk and classical scene who is finishing his first solo EP.

Good to know

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.

Frequently asked questions

When is the SAMUEL winter concert on?

Friday 11 December 2026 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Who are SAMUEL?

Ada Alma and Frieda Freytag, a Dublin-based, female, multi-instrumentalist duo. Ada Alma is a classically trained theatre artist, singer and musician; Frieda Freytag is an instrumentalist, sound smith and writer who bridges classical music with modern alternative genres. For this concert they are joined by Rob Campbell, aka ERRATIC MOB.

How long is the concert?

The listing gives a running time of 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Book on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• This Sh*t Happens All The Time at The New Theatre, Dublin – 17 to 20 November 2026
• ABBA Hits by Mystery Ensemble at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 18 December 2026
• New Writing Week 2027 at The New Theatre, Dublin: Your Guide to All Five Readings

The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor, a reading presented as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Wednesday 3 February 2027 at 7.30pm. Admission is free – book your place on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick – a reading, part of New Writing Week 2027
• Written by: Pádraig O'Connor
• Presented by: The New Theatre
• Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
• Date and time: Wednesday 3 February 2027 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Tickets: Free – no booking fee; unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the play

An allegorical drama set in a warped hospital where two friends are being held against their will. In the play's own description, it explores how fear, bureaucracy and language erode freedom under the guise of care, and confronts the cost of safety, the seduction of compliance and the quiet violence of systems that insist they know best.

Also in New Writing Week 2027

The New Theatre has four more readings listed on TakeYourSeats.ie for New Writing Week 2027:

• The Loss of You by Colm Maher – Tuesday 5 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Bad One by Aisling Flynn – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• Bury The Wren by Rachel Mae Brady – Thursday 4 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)

Good to know

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick on?

Wednesday 3 February 2027 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Doors open at 7pm.

What is the play about?

An allegorical drama about how fear, bureaucracy and language erode freedom under the guise of care. Two friends are held against their will in a warped hospital, and the play confronts the cost of safety, the seduction of compliance and the quiet violence of systems that insist they know best.

Is this a full production?

It is listed as a reading of the play, presented by Pádraig O'Connor as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Book your place on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• New Writing Week 2027 at The New Theatre, Dublin: Your Guide to All Five Readings
• New Writing Week: The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney at The New Theatre, Dublin – 28 January 2027
• New Writing Week: The Loss of You by Colm Maher at The New Theatre, Dublin – 5 January 2027

Bury The Wren by Rachel Mae Brady, a reading presented as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Thursday 4 February 2027 at 7.30pm. Admission is free – book your place on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: Bury The Wren – a reading, part of New Writing Week 2027
• Written by: Rachel Mae Brady
• Presented by: The New Theatre
• Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
• Date and time: Thursday 4 February 2027 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Tickets: Free – no booking fee; unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the play

Ana, an epigeneticist studying at Oxford, comes home to Dublin for the anniversary of her mother's death. Her English fiancé arrives unannounced, time fractures, and past visions collide with possible futures. The question the play leaves her with: break the pattern of familial silence, or inherit a life that doesn't belong to her.

Also in New Writing Week 2027

The New Theatre has four more readings listed on TakeYourSeats.ie for New Writing Week 2027:

• The Loss of You by Colm Maher – Tuesday 5 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Bad One by Aisling Flynn – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor – Wednesday 3 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)

Good to know

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.

Frequently asked questions

When is Bury The Wren on?

Thursday 4 February 2027 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Doors open at 7pm.

What is Bury The Wren about?

Ana, an epigeneticist studying at Oxford, returns to Dublin for the anniversary of her mother's death. When her English fiancé arrives unannounced, time fractures and past visions and possible futures collide – and Ana must decide whether to break the pattern of familial silence or inherit a life that doesn't belong to her.

Is this a full production?

It is listed as a reading of the play, presented by Rachel Mae Brady as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Book your place on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• New Writing Week 2027 at The New Theatre, Dublin: Your Guide to All Five Readings
• New Writing Week: The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney at The New Theatre, Dublin – 28 January 2027
• New Writing Week: The Bad One by Aisling Flynn at The New Theatre, Dublin – 28 January 2027

A Treasury of Christmas Readings, Dublin North Bay Heritage's festive community evening, plays the Viking Theatre, Clontarf, Dublin on Sunday 13 December 2026 at 8pm. Tickets are €20 – book on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: A Treasury of Christmas Readings – Christmas readings, poetry and song
• Presented by: Dublin North Bay Heritage
• Compere: Dennis McIntyre, Director of Dublin North Bay Heritage
• Venue: Viking Theatre, Connolly's The Sheds, 198 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3
• Date and time: Sunday 13 December 2026 at 8pm (doors open 7.45pm; no latecomers admitted)
• Tickets: €20 plus €1.50 booking fee; unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the evening

A Christmas community occasion from Dublin North Bay Heritage: readers invited from across the Dublin North Bay area take the Viking stage in turn with the Christmas pieces they love best – readings, poetry and song – and everything raised on the night goes straight to the heritage group's work.

Frequently asked questions

When is A Treasury of Christmas Readings on?

Sunday 13 December 2026 at 8pm at the Viking Theatre, Connolly's The Sheds, 198 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. Doors open at 7.45pm.

What happens on the night?

Invited readers from all sections of the Dublin North Bay area present their favourite Christmas readings, poetry and song, with Dennis McIntyre, Director of Dublin North Bay Heritage, as compere.

Where does the money go?

All monies raised go directly to Dublin North Bay Heritage.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the Viking Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved and no latecomers are admitted.

Tickets and how to book

Book on the Viking Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• A Christmas Carol at the Viking Theatre, Dublin – 14 to 23 December 2026
• Because I'm Worth It: Barbara Scully at the Viking Theatre, Dublin – 7 to 12 December 2026
• Joxer Daly Esq: Phelim Drew at the Viking Theatre, Dublin – 23 November to 5 December 2026

The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney, a reading presented as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm. Admission is free – book your place on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: The Only Car With Wings – a reading, part of New Writing Week 2027
• Written by: Cáit Moloney
• Presented by: The New Theatre
• Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
• Date and time: Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Tickets: Free – no booking fee; unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the play

An exploration of fallible memory – its ever-changing presence between siblings – and of the collective sin that bleeds from grief. The narrative is non-linear: in the play's own description it resembles drunken recall, where moments are hazy and events are extracted in retrospect rather than called forth directly. It is, the writer adds, also a comedy (of sorts).

Also in New Writing Week 2027

The New Theatre has four more readings listed on TakeYourSeats.ie for New Writing Week 2027:

• The Loss of You by Colm Maher – Tuesday 5 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Bad One by Aisling Flynn – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor – Wednesday 3 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• Bury The Wren by Rachel Mae Brady – Thursday 4 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)

Good to know

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Only Car With Wings on?

Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Doors open at 7pm.

What is The Only Car With Wings about?

Fallible memory and how it shifts between siblings, and the idea of a collective sin that bleeds from grief – told non-linearly, like drunken recall, and described by its writer as also a comedy (of sorts).

Is this a full production?

It is listed as a reading of the play, presented by Cáit Moloney as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Book your place on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• New Writing Week 2027 at The New Theatre, Dublin: Your Guide to All Five Readings
• New Writing Week: The Bad One by Aisling Flynn at The New Theatre, Dublin – 28 January 2027
• New Writing Week: The Loss of You by Colm Maher at The New Theatre, Dublin – 5 January 2027

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, so the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone and printed tickets are welcome too; the theatre is wheelchair accessible and can take a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue ahead if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium. This guide lists all five readings in date order.

New Writing Week 2027 – free, booking required

The Loss of You by Colm Maher

The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 · Tuesday 5 January 2027 · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · Free, booking required · Unreserved seating

Two people meet, the attraction is instant, and both are married. They begin an affair with one rule – never talk about their personal lives – but as it deepens, so do their suspicions of each other, and neither can give the other up even once it turns dangerous.

Read our full preview: The Loss of You by Colm Maher at The New Theatre, Dublin – 5 January 2027

The Bad One by Aisling Flynn

The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 · Thursday 28 January 2027 · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · Free, booking required · Unreserved seating

A black supernatural comedy-drama that unfolds over an increasingly unhinged dinner party. Adrian is waiting on the call confirming his promotion to school principal, but the phone brings only strange voices and relics from the past; his estranged sister Chloe, who he believes has supernatural powers, arrives to a cold welcome, and as the night goes on comedy twists into dread.

Read our full preview: The Bad One by Aisling Flynn at The New Theatre, Dublin – 28 January 2027

The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney

The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 · Thursday 28 January 2027 · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · Free, booking required · Unreserved seating

An exploration of fallible memory, its ever-changing presence between siblings, and the collective sin that bleeds from grief. Non-linear and, in the writer's words, resembling drunken recall – and also a comedy, of sorts.

The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor

The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 · Wednesday 3 February 2027 · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · Free, booking required · Unreserved seating

An allegorical drama set in a warped hospital where two friends are held against their will. It asks how fear, bureaucracy and language erode freedom under the guise of care – the cost of safety, the seduction of compliance, and the quiet violence of systems that insist they know best.

Bury The Wren by Rachel Mae Brady

The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 · Thursday 4 February 2027 · 7.30pm (doors 7pm) · Free, booking required · Unreserved seating

Ana, an epigeneticist studying at Oxford, returns to Dublin for the anniversary of her mother's death. When her English fiancé arrives unannounced, time fractures, past visions and possible futures collide, and Ana must decide whether to break the pattern of familial silence or inherit a life that isn't hers.

Planning your visit

All five readings start at 7.30pm in the Fiona Hurley Auditorium. The two on Thursday 28 January – The Bad One and The Only Car With Wings – are listed separately on TakeYourSeats.ie and each needs its own booking. The New Theatre is at 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 (D02 XH96).

Browse everything on at The New Theatre and book at takeyourseats.ie/readme.

The Bad One by Aisling Flynn, a reading presented as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm. Admission is free – book your place on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: The Bad One – a reading, part of New Writing Week 2027
• Written by: Aisling Flynn
• Presented by: The New Theatre
• Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
• Date and time: Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Tickets: Free – no booking fee; unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the play

A black supernatural comedy-drama that unfolds over an increasingly unhinged dinner party. Adrian is anxiously waiting on the call that will confirm his promotion to school principal, but the phone keeps ringing with unsettling interruptions, strange voices and relics from the past instead. His estranged sister Chloe, who he believes has supernatural powers, arrives to a cold welcome; his kooky wife Bonnie and overly friendly neighbour Trevor try to defuse the tension and only deepen the unease. As the night goes on, comedy twists into dread, Adrian's violent past surfaces and it becomes clear that something supernatural is at play.

Also in New Writing Week 2027

The New Theatre has four more readings listed on TakeYourSeats.ie for New Writing Week 2027:

• The Loss of You by Colm Maher – Tuesday 5 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor – Wednesday 3 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• Bury The Wren by Rachel Mae Brady – Thursday 4 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)

Good to know

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Bad One on?

Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Doors open at 7pm.

What is The Bad One about?

A black supernatural comedy-drama set over one increasingly unhinged dinner party, where Adrian waits for news of a promotion while a ringing phone, an estranged sister and his own past close in on him.

Is this a full production?

It is listed as a reading of the play, presented by Aisling Flynn as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Book your place on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• The Frank Stagg Story: We Have Him Back! at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 29 January 2027
• Philo by Peter Sheridan at the Sean O'Casey Theatre, Dublin – 31 March to 2 April 2027
• Story Warz: Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 1 June 2027

The Loss of You by Colm Maher, a reading presented as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Tuesday 5 January 2027 at 7.30pm. Admission is free – book your place on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: The Loss of You – a reading, part of New Writing Week 2027
• Written by: Colm Maher
• Presented by: The New Theatre
• Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
• Date and time: Tuesday 5 January 2027 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Tickets: Free – no booking fee; unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the play

They meet, the attraction is instant, and both are married. They begin an affair with one rule – never talk about their personal lives – but as it deepens, so do their suspicions of each other. Neither can give the other up, even once it turns dangerous; in the play's own words, their secret love is just too intoxicating.

Also in New Writing Week 2027

The New Theatre has four more readings listed on TakeYourSeats.ie for New Writing Week 2027:

• The Bad One by Aisling Flynn – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor – Wednesday 3 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)
• Bury The Wren by Rachel Mae Brady – Thursday 4 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)

Good to know

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.

Frequently asked questions

When is The Loss of You on?

Tuesday 5 January 2027 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Doors open at 7pm.

What is The Loss of You about?

Two married people meet, fall into an affair and agree one rule: never talk about their personal lives. As the affair goes on, so do their suspicions of each other, but neither can give the other up, even when it gets dangerous.

Is this a full production?

It is listed as a reading of the play, presented by Colm Maher as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Book your place on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Amor, em busca de si mesmo: Clóvis de Barros Filho at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 10 January 2027
• The Frank Stagg Story: We Have Him Back! at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 29 January 2027
• Philo by Peter Sheridan at the Sean O'Casey Theatre, Dublin – 31 March to 2 April 2027

Rocket Octopus, the Dublin sketch comedy group, play a one-off festive night at the Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 on Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 7pm. Tickets are €30 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: Rocket Octopus sketch comedy
• Presented by: Glass Mask Theatre
• Venue: Glass Mask Theatre @ Best Seller Cafe, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
• Date and time: Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 7pm (doors open 6pm)
• Running time: about 90 minutes
• Tickets: €30, plus €1.50 booking fee; unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the show

Described as a “national treasure waiting to be stolen by the British”, Rocket Octopus have delighted, confused and angered audiences across Dublin for almost a decade. For this Christmas outing they promise an evening of sketches “guaranteed to make you consider smiling”, with house wine and a generous allowance of imported cheese on hand. Bring your nearest loved one, or enemy.

Frequently asked questions

When is Rocket Octopus on at the Glass Mask Theatre?

Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 7pm, with doors at 6pm, at the Glass Mask Theatre @ Best Seller Cafe, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. It's one night only and runs for about 90 minutes.

Who are Rocket Octopus?

A Dublin sketch comedy group who have been delighting, confusing and angering audiences across the city for almost a decade, described as a “national treasure waiting to be stolen by the British”.

Is seating reserved, and is there food and drink?

Seating is unreserved and the venue doesn't take table reservations: staff seat you when you arrive. Food and drink are served before and after the show, and digital tickets are accepted at the door. The venue is not wheelchair accessible; contact the box office for specific access queries.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the Glass Mask Theatre booking page.

Tickets and how to book

One night only, so book early on the Glass Mask Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• GMT Jazz Club Autumn Nights at Glass Mask Theatre – September to December 2026
• The Last Pagans: Stephen Jones' World Premiere at Glass Mask Theatre – 17 November to 5 December 2026
• A Christmas Carol at the Viking Theatre – 14 to 23 December 2026

Story Warz, Disruptiv Talent's game of deceptive storytelling with comedians Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez, plays the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin on Tuesday 1 June 2027 at 7pm. Tickets from €60 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: Story Warz: A Game of Deceptive Storytelling
• Starring: Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez, with guests from comedy and entertainment
• Presented by: Disruptiv Talent LLC
• Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
• Date and time: Tuesday 1 June 2027 at 7pm (doors open 6.15pm)
• Running time: about 90 minutes
• Tickets: €60 (Standard), €70 (VIP) and €75 (VIP, front two rows), plus €2.50 booking fee; reserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the show

Billed as a game of deceptive storytelling, Story Warz pits Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez against some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment in a contest of wits and deception that, in the organisers' words, can only be won by a true Story Warrior.

Good to know

There is a bar at the O'Reilly Theatre, taking cash and card, and drinks bought there can be brought into the auditorium. Digital tickets are accepted on your phone. Late admittance cannot be guaranteed, so plan to be in your seat for 7pm.

Frequently asked questions

When is Story Warz on in Dublin?

Tuesday 1 June 2027 at 7pm at the O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1. Doors open at 6.15pm and the show runs for about 90 minutes.

What is Story Warz?

A game of deceptive storytelling in which comedians Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez face off with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment, in a contest of wits and deception that can only be won by a true Story Warrior.

Is seating reserved, and is the venue accessible?

Yes, you choose your seats when booking; VIP tickets are for the front two rows. The O'Reilly Theatre has lift access at the front entrance, wheelchair spaces in the front three rows and an accessible toilet on the theatre level. Guide and medical service dogs are welcome; contact the venue before booking if you plan to bring one.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the O'Reilly Theatre booking page.

Tickets and how to book

One performance only, so book early on the O'Reilly Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie, where you choose your seats.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Philo by Peter Sheridan at the Sean O'Casey Theatre, Dublin – 31 March to 2 April 2027
• The Frank Stagg Story: We Have Him Back! at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 29 January 2027
• Amor, em busca de si mesmo: Clóvis de Barros Filho at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 10 January 2027

ABBA Hits, Mystery Ensemble's concert of ABBA's songs in original instrumental arrangements, plays the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin on Friday 18 December 2026 at 7.30pm, presented by Red Events. Tickets from €20 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Concert: ABBA Hits by Mystery Ensemble
• Presented by: Red Events & Distribution Ltd
• Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
• Date and time: Friday 18 December 2026 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Running time: about 1 hour
• Tickets: €35 (Stalls A), €30 (Stalls B), €25 (Stalls C) and €20 (Stalls D), plus €2.50 booking fee; reserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the concert

The programme runs from dance-floor anthems to lyrical ballads, with Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! and Money, Money, Money among the songs reworked in fresh arrangements that draw out the tenderness and melancholy beneath ABBA's radiant melodies and harmonies. Mystery Ensemble, who return to the same stage the following evening with two Christmas Classics concerts, play it in an intimate live setting more than half a century after ABBA's breakthrough with Waterloo.

Frequently asked questions

When is ABBA Hits by Mystery Ensemble on?

Friday 18 December 2026 at 7.30pm at the O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1. Doors open at 7pm, and the concert runs for about an hour.

Which ABBA songs are played?

The programme includes Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! and Money, Money, Money, among others, in original instrumental arrangements by Mystery Ensemble.

What if I arrive late?

Out of respect for guests and performers, late entry may not be permitted, and your original seats cannot be guaranteed after the concert begins.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the O'Reilly Theatre booking page, where you choose your seats.

Tickets and how to book

It's one performance only, so book early on the O'Reilly Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie. Mystery Ensemble are back on Saturday 19 December with Christmas Classics by Tchaikovsky at 6pm and Christmas Classics by Tim Burton at 8pm.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Christmas Classics by Tchaikovsky: Mystery Ensemble at the O'Reilly Theatre – 19 December 2026
• Christmas Classics by Tim Burton: Mystery Ensemble at the O'Reilly Theatre – 19 December 2026
• Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble at the O'Reilly Theatre – 31 October 2026

Christmas Classics by Tim Burton, Mystery Ensemble's concert of the music from Tim Burton's films, plays the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin on Saturday 19 December 2026 at 8pm, presented by Red Events. Tickets from €20 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Concert: Christmas Classics by Tim Burton, performed by Mystery Ensemble
• Presented by: Red Events & Distribution Ltd
• Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
• Date and time: Saturday 19 December 2026 at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)
• Running time: about 1 hour
• Tickets: €35 (Stalls A), €30 (Stalls B), €25 (Stalls C) and €20 (Stalls D), plus €2.50 booking fee; reserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the concert

At the heart of the programme is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton's lifelong collaborator, whose scores blend playfulness with menace and tenderness with grandeur: from the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas and the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands and the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, alongside moments from Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, Batman and Sweeney Todd. Mystery Ensemble play it in their own arrangements, with voices and bold instrumental colours, as a live theatrical experience shaped by the musicians, the lighting and the building around them.

Frequently asked questions

When is Christmas Classics by Tim Burton on?

Saturday 19 December 2026 at 8pm at the O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1. Doors open at 7.30pm, and the concert runs for about an hour.

Which films are featured?

The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, Batman and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with the music of Danny Elfman at the heart of the programme.

What if I arrive late?

Out of respect for guests and performers, late entry may not be permitted, and your original seats cannot be guaranteed after the concert begins.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the O'Reilly Theatre booking page, where you choose your seats.

Tickets and how to book

It's one performance only, so book early on the O'Reilly Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie. Mystery Ensemble's Christmas Classics by Tchaikovsky plays the same stage at 6pm that evening.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble at the O'Reilly Theatre – 31 October 2026
• Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams at the Franciscan Friary, Waterford – 5 December 2026
• A Christmas Carol at the Viking Theatre – 14 to 23 December 2026

Christmas Classics by Tchaikovsky, Mystery Ensemble's festive concert of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, plays the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin on Saturday 19 December 2026 at 6pm, presented by Red Events. Tickets from €20 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Concert: Christmas Classics by Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, performed by Mystery Ensemble
• Presented by: Red Events & Distribution Ltd
• Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
• Date and time: Saturday 19 December 2026 at 6pm (doors open 5.30pm)
• Running time: about 1 hour
• Tickets: €35 (Stalls A), €30 (Stalls B), €25 (Stalls C) and €20 (Stalls D), plus €2.50 booking fee; reserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the concert

Held in an intimate chamber setting, the programme gathers the Tchaikovsky music that has become synonymous with Christmas: the glittering dances of The Nutcracker, the sweeping romance of Sleeping Beauty and the timeless elegance of Swan Lake. Mystery Ensemble, who bring Tim Burton's film scores to the same stage on 31 October, play it as a winter fairy tale for classical music lovers and anyone after something special for the season.

Frequently asked questions

When is Christmas Classics by Tchaikovsky on?

Saturday 19 December 2026 at 6pm at the O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1. Doors open at 5.30pm, and the concert runs for about an hour.

What music is played?

Tchaikovsky's three great ballet scores: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, performed by Mystery Ensemble in a chamber setting.

What if I arrive late?

Out of respect for guests and performers, late entry may not be permitted, and your original seats cannot be guaranteed after the concert begins.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the O'Reilly Theatre booking page, where you choose your seats.

Tickets and how to book

It's one performance only, so book early on the O'Reilly Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie. A second Mystery Ensemble concert, Christmas Classics by Tim Burton, follows at 8pm the same evening.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble at the O'Reilly Theatre – 31 October 2026
• Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams at the Franciscan Friary, Waterford – 5 December 2026
• A Christmas Carol at the Viking Theatre – 14 to 23 December 2026

Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi, Mystery Ensemble's concert of the Italian neoclassical composer's music, plays Mount Saint Alphonsus Redemptorist Church, Limerick on Friday 4 December 2026 at 8.30pm, presented by Red Events. Tickets from €20 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Concert: Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi, performed by Mystery Ensemble
• Presented by: Red Events & Distribution Ltd
• Venue: Mount Saint Alphonsus Redemptorist Church, South Circular Road, Limerick
• Date and time: Friday 4 December 2026 at 8.30pm (doors open 8pm)
• Running time: about 1 hour
• Tickets: €20, €25 and €30 early-bird tiers while they last, then €35 standard (plus €2.50 booking fee); free seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the concert

The programme is the music of Ludovico Einaudi, one of the most prominent names in neoclassical music, played live by Mystery Ensemble. Einaudi's seven-volume Seven Days Walking project, completed in autumn 2019, grew out of sketches of nature, moods and weather he made while walking in the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland. Music ran in the family: his mother played the piano, his maternal grandfather composed and conducted Italian operas, and his paternal grandfather, Luigi Einaudi, was the first president of post-war Italy.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Einaudi tribute concert in Limerick?

Friday 4 December 2026 at 8.30pm at Mount Saint Alphonsus Redemptorist Church, South Circular Road, Limerick. Doors open at 8pm, and the concert runs for about an hour.

Is seating reserved?

No — it is a free-seating event, so early arrival is advised to get the best seat.

What if I arrive late?

Out of respect for the audience and the performers, late entry may not be permitted, and your original seats cannot be guaranteed once the concert has begun.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the Mount Saint Alphonsus booking page.

Tickets and how to book

The early-bird tiers are limited, so book early on the Mount Saint Alphonsus booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Max Richter's Vivaldi Four Seasons Recomposed at Mount St Alphonsus, Limerick – 7 November 2026
• Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed at Monkstown Church – 27 November 2026
• Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams at the Franciscan Friary, Waterford – 5 December 2026

Chef Ross Lewis, co-owner of Chapter One and Osteria Lucio, brings a Christmas Festive Food Demo to the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The Cairde Committee of Belvedere College hosts the evening in support of the Belvedere College Access Programme, with bubbles to start, wines to taste and raffle prizes. Tickets €30 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Event: Festive Food Demo with Chef Ross Lewis, co-owner of Chapter One and Osteria Lucio
• Hosted by: the Cairde Committee, Belvedere College SJ, in aid of the Belvedere College Access Programme (BCAP)
• Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
• Date and time: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Running time: about 2 hours
• Tickets: €30 (plus €1.50 booking fee); reserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the evening

Ross will share his tips on creating delicious food for the festive season, using some produce from Belvedere College's Urban Farm, while James recommends wine pairings to go with the dishes. With bubbles to start, wines to taste and raffle prizes up for grabs, it's a night to kick off the party season in style.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Festive Food Demo on?

Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 7.30pm at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin. Doors open at 7pm, with bubbles to start.

What does the evening support?

It is organised by the Cairde Committee of Belvedere College SJ in aid of the Belvedere College Access Programme (BCAP).

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the O'Reilly Theatre booking page, where you choose your seats.

Tickets and how to book

It's one night only, so book early on the O'Reilly Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Together Forever: A New Musical at the O'Reilly Theatre – 7 November 2026
• Lemn Sissay: Let the Light Pour In LIVE at the O'Reilly Theatre – 9 November 2026
• A Christmas Carol at the Viking Theatre – 14 to 23 December 2026

Writer Amanda Verlaque's one-woman drama This Sh*t Happens All The Time makes its New Theatre debut, playing Temple Bar, Dublin for four nights from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026, following acclaimed runs at the Lyric Theatre and the Grand Opera House Studio in Belfast and at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Tickets €22.50 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: This Sh*t Happens All The Time, a one-woman drama written by Amanda Verlaque
• Venue: The New Theatre, 43 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
• Dates and time: Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
• Running time: 60 minutes
• Age guidance: 14+ (adult themes)
• Tickets: €22.50 (plus €1.50 booking fee); unreserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the play

1990s Belfast, Queen's University: two young women fall in love. But what if not everyone is so happy about your new relationship? A deeply personal show about queer love, tummy flips, hearts skipping beats — and defending yourself against a homophobic bully.

Sexy, darkly funny and striking, the play exposes homophobia, misogyny and coercive control to challenge the inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

Frequently asked questions

When is This Sh*t Happens All The Time on?

Four nights at The New Theatre, Temple Bar: Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026 at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Is it suitable for young audiences?

The age advisory is 14+, due to adult themes. The show runs for 60 minutes.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the New Theatre booking page. Seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Pick your night on the New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• REBOOT! at The New Theatre – 17 October 2026
• Word on The Street: The Temple Bar Company at The New Theatre – 15 October 2026
• The Last Pagans: Stephen Jones World Premiere at Glass Mask Theatre – 17 November to 5 December 2026

Hadestown: Teen Edition, the award-winning musical inspired by Greek mythology, is this year's senior musical from Belvedere College. The college's senior students, with local girls' schools, perform it at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin from Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 November 2026. Tickets €20 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: Hadestown: Teen Edition — Belvedere College's senior musical
• Cast: the senior students of Belvedere College, with local girls' schools
• Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
• Dates and times: Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November 2026 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm); Saturday 28 November 2026 at 6pm (doors open 5.30pm)
• Running time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Age guidance: 8+; strobe lighting and haze are used throughout
• Tickets: €20 (plus €1.50 booking fee); reserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the show

Follow the stories of Orpheus and Eurydice, and of Hades and Persephone, told through a brilliant mix of folk, jazz and blues. Full of great music, a fantastic cast and plenty of energy, it's a show the school says you won't want to miss.

Frequently asked questions

When is Hadestown: Teen Edition on?

Four performances at the O'Reilly Theatre: Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November 2026 at 7.30pm (doors 7pm), and Saturday 28 November at 6pm (doors 5.30pm).

Is it suitable for children?

The age recommendation is 8 and over. Strobe lighting and haze are used throughout the performance, which runs for about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the O'Reilly Theatre booking page, where you pick your seats.

Tickets and how to book

Pick your performance and seats on the O'Reilly Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• We Will Rock You Jr at the O'Reilly Theatre – 22 to 24 October 2026
• Together Forever: A New Musical at the O'Reilly Theatre – 7 November 2026
• Lemn Sissay: Let the Light Pour In LIVE at the O'Reilly Theatre – 9 November 2026

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams, Mystery Ensemble's tribute concert of music from the director's films, returns to the Franciscan Friary, Waterford on Saturday 5 December 2026, following the ensemble's successful debut at the Friary. The concert is an immersion in the atmosphere of the anime of the Oscar-winning Japanese director, with magical music from his films and compositions inspired by them. Tickets from €20 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Concert: Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble — a tribute concert of music from the director's films, performed by the ensemble
• Presented by: Red Events & Distribution Ltd
• Venue: Franciscan Friary, Lady Lane, Waterford
• Date and time: Saturday 5 December 2026 at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
• Running time: about 1 hour
• Tickets: €20 and €25 early-bird tiers while they last, then €29 standard (plus €2.50 booking fee); general admission
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

Programme

The evening includes renowned works composed by the ingenious Joe Hisaishi — My Neighbour Totoro, the legendary Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle in the Sky and others — alongside works by other composers inspired by Miyazaki's artworks. The musical themes take the audience into the atmospheres of the famous anime stories, with their brave heroines, magical creatures and characters drawn from Japanese folklore.

About the organisers

The concert is organised by RED EVENTS & Distribution Ltd, a creative agency producing cultural events in ancient mansions, on rooftops, in greenhouses and other atmospheric venues throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond, including concerts by candlelight and performances with full immersion in video art and sound.

Frequently asked questions

When is Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams in Waterford?

Saturday 5 December 2026 at 7pm at the Franciscan Friary, Lady Lane, Waterford. Doors open at 6.30pm, and the concert runs for about an hour.

What music will I hear?

Joe Hisaishi's music for My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Laputa: Castle in the Sky, among others, plus works by other composers inspired by Miyazaki's films.

Is seating reserved?

No — it is general admission, so arrive in good time for the best seats.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the Franciscan Friary booking page.

Tickets and how to book

The early-bird tiers are limited, so book early on the Franciscan Friary booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams at Holy Trinity Church, Cork – 23 October 2026
• Max Richter's Vivaldi Four Seasons Recomposed at Holy Trinity Church, Cork – 20 November 2026
• Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed at Monkstown Church – 27 November 2026

We Will Rock You Jr, Belvedere College's junior musical, plays the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin for three performances from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 October 2026. The college's Elements and Rudiments students, joined by local girls' schools, bring the legendary music of Queen to the stage. Tickets €20 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

• Show: We Will Rock You Jr — Belvedere College's junior musical
• Cast: Belvedere College's Elements and Rudiments students, with local girls' schools
• Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
• Dates and times: Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October 2026 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm); Saturday 24 October 2026 at 2pm (doors open 1.30pm)
• Running time: 75 minutes
• Age guidance: recommended for ages 6+
• Tickets: €20 (plus €1.50 booking fee); reserved seating
• Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the show

Packed with iconic songs, big characters, plenty of laughs and an unforgettable story, We Will Rock You Jr is, in the school's words, a show you won't want to miss — the music of Queen, performed by a talented young cast.

Good to know

The O'Reilly Theatre is in Belvedere College on Great Denmark Street, five minutes' walk from O'Connell Street. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with lift access at the front entrance, and has a bar. Late admittance can't be guaranteed, and digital tickets can be scanned from your phone.

Frequently asked questions

When is We Will Rock You Jr on?

Three performances at the O'Reilly Theatre: Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October 2026 at 7.30pm, and a Saturday matinee on 24 October at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes — the show is recommended for ages 6 and over, and runs for 75 minutes.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the O'Reilly Theatre booking page, where you pick your seats.

Tickets and how to book

Pick your performance and seats on the O'Reilly Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

More on TakeYourSeats.ie

• Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble at the O'Reilly Theatre – 31 October 2026
• Together Forever: A New Musical at the O'Reilly Theatre – 7 November 2026
• Lemn Sissay: Let the Light Pour In LIVE at the O'Reilly Theatre – 9 November 2026