Our February 2020 performance online of Eclipsed by Patricia Burke Brogan. This is an award winning play set in a Magdalene laundry during the 1960’s. It is one of the first plays to tell the story of the Magdalene laundries and was inspired by Patricia’s own experience as a young novitiate. Her play highlights the plight of four women who struggle to bear the austerity of their existence and desire to break the shackles of this landmark of societal repression. This is a poignant, funny, moving and sad play. We are starkly reminded of the brutal intolerance of ‘female deviance’ in our

Two of Ireland’s most innovative, expert and powerful storytellers talking about their craft! Bewley's Café Theatre, as part of its new writing venture PERCOLATE, are proud to present two Public Interviews with leading theatre artists about the creation of their work, their processes and experiences. On April 21, Mark O'Halloran will be in conversation with Eugene O'Brien and on April 22, Louise Lowe will be in conversation with Veronica Coburn. Both events start live at 7pm and are free to the public. Audiences will need to register to receive a link for each event. In November

Axis Ballymun and Viral Comedy Club are delighted to present a night of comedy in celebration of Earth Day as part of #AxisGreenArts. Join us from 8.15pm online and laugh your way to lower emissions with a host of funny folk including... Pauline Shanahan (Vodafone Comedy Festival) Ian Lynam (Dublin Fringe Festival) Diane O'Connor (Electric Picnic)Anne Gill (Bright Club) Chris Kent (Vicar Street / The Young Offenders) Don't miss this intimate evening of comedy and craic as we celebrate our planet and support a greener and sustainable future. Viral Comedy Club is an organi

“You used to swing me on our garden gate.  In and out, out and in, me, on top of the gate, safe because I was in your arms, my father's big strong arms.” Recalling events that may or may not have happened, people he may or may not have known, an elderly father weaves his life, funny, angry, poignant, as if in a dream.  His daughter, perched outside his window, as close as the pandemic allows, responds with conflicting memories.  They sing and argue, they broach dangerous ground, their profound love apparent despite themselves, until the visiting hour is up. This moving new play ab

This lecture introduces some of the major sculptors who worked in Dublin in the nineteenth century and their practice. About this Event Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy Sculpture Dublin is presenting a series of six lectures on public sculpture in Dublin delivered by lecturer Paula Murphy. The lectures, which are being filmed in the City Hall, explore public sculpture in Dublin from different viewpoints. This series of lectures focuses on the historic work in the city. Contemporary sculptural practice in Dublin will be explored with The Hugh Lane and The LAB Gallery.

Bealtaine Festival at Home - Age & Opportunity's national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic  Bealtaine is again coming to you, at home! They're continuing the celebration by adding events, videos, and resources to their website. Check in with them regularly for updates. Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration of creativity in older age. The Festival has inspired a number of international festivals including Luminate in Scotland, Gwanwyn in Wale