Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. This multi-award winning show has now played critically acclaimed sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901 – 1904), Terra Nova (1910 – 1913), and Endurance (1914 - 1916). Crean’s story is a testament

The Scene + Heard Festival is an annual Irish arts festival dedicated to nurturing and showcasing new creative works, often featuring experimental, never-before-seen theatre, music, and blended art forms from artists across Ireland. It provides a developmental platform for artists to present bold ideas and find collaborators, functioning as a "Festival of New Work" that lets audiences glimpse the future of Irish performance.

Founded in 2008, Dublin Lunar New Year is a programme of the City Arts Office, part of the Culture, Community & Recreation Department of Dublin City Council. Dublin Lunar New Year is made possible by the support of the Lord Mayor of Dublin and the members of Dublin City Council. Our Mission To celebrate, promote and deepen the understanding of the Asian-Irish relationship by presenting an annual festival of arts, culture and exchange that brings traditional and contemporary ideas together in an innovative and exciting way. With its renaming, Dublin Lunar New Year strives to broaden

Nighthawks is a top quality mix of music, comedy and poetry The line-up for this show includes: Music OLLIE COLE ANNIE AND THE WITNESS Stand-Up Comedy PAT McDONNELL Poetry CLIODHNA BHREATNACH

Rex Ryan writes and stars in a one man show about the life and times of The Monk, Gerry Hutch. Gerard Hutch is a law unto himself. An ambiguous, mercurial and now, mythic figure of Irish modern history. “I done lotsa crimes. Some of them I got caught. Some I got away with…” Rex Ryan plays one of the most compelling and polarising figures in modern Irish history; Gerard The Monk Hutch. Centred around the trial at the special criminal court, join us in Glass Mask as we witness Gerry bear witness to a lifetime of alleged crimes, triumphs and misdemeanours… Early booking is

Entr’acte Musical Society presents Jesus Christ Superstar at the O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin. This iconic musical brings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary score to life in a powerful stage production. This celebrated musical explores the final days of Jesus Christ through a modern lens, featuring unforgettable songs and dynamic performances. Jesus Christ Superstar is the fourth musical Entr'acte will be staging and its seventh full-scale production. In 2025, our production of Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street won Best Overall Show, Best Director for Niamh McGowan, and Best

I’m awake I think… But what was it that woke me? That tap tap on the window, that sliver of sun on the wall, my cold foot? Or did my dream wake me? … So begins a music filled story of one child’s day that turns the ordinary into extraordinary with live music, vibrant storytelling and vivid animation. Story of a Day – Scéal Lae is a live performance commissioned by Branar in collaboration with MusicConnects (previously Galway Music Residency). Words and illustrations by renowned children’s author Mary Murphy and original score by award winning composer Tom Lane. Create

The Quiet Men takes audiences on a whistlestop tour though the life stories of two remarkable Dublin brothers, Barry FitzGerald and Arthur Shields who between them fought in the GPO in Easter Week and won an Oscar. Known and beloved by movie lovers for their roles in John Ford’s The Quiet Man – with Arthur portraying Reverend Playfair and Barry, the quintessential matchmaker and rogue, Michealeen Óg (among many other great film roles) these two stalwarts of the Abbey Theatre Company went on to carve out lives in Hollywood. However, little is known about their private lives. The Quie

The Dublin Bowie Festival, the biggest arts festival in the world dedicated to David Bowie, returns from February 24th to March 1st 2026, featuring tribute bands, talks, exhibitions, DJs, screenings, and special guests Live Music, Q&A's, Memorabilia & Merch, Movies, Concert/Documentaries, Quiz & more. Check out the full programme details.