These two short stories from Joyce’s debut work are vivid ‘slices of life’ in early 20th century Dublin, revealing a society in paralysis, desperately awaiting change. Stunningly accompanied by live music, we follow a pair of Dublin characters portrayed in immaculately detailed scenes: In Counterparts, a frustrated law clerk is determined to have a big night’s drinking, while in A Little Cloud, a sensitive soul is thrown by a meeting with an old university friend back from London. At once funny and tragic, the stories are populated with an array of colourful characters who, despite

From the critically-acclaimed WHEN RACHEL MET FIONA team, writer Colette Cullen brings her raw, touching and funny style to a heartfelt story about the complexities of love. Every love story has a beginning, middle and end – the trick is knowing where you’re at. Following an acrimonious break-up Rachel and Fiona settle uncomfortably into co-parenting their three children. As they attempt to rebuild their lives Rachel realises what she’s lost. But once broken can trust ever be rebuilt? Rachel thinks yes. Fiona’s not so sure.

The Cave is a world premiere production written by acclaimed writer Kevin Barry and directed by Abbey Theatre Artistic Director, Caitríona McLaughlin. The cast stars Aaron Monaghan, Judith Roddy and Tommy Tiernan. We meet the McRae brothers in a dead zone in the mountains of south county Sligo. Sleeping rough in a cave and in trouble with the law, Archie and Bopper are running out of road. This desperate pair have only each other to rely on as they try to restart their van, their lives and their WiFi connection. The Cave is an unforgettable black comedy from the pen of one of Ireland’