A totalitarian regime. A missing child. A killer on the loose. A writer is arrested when a series of murders, bearing a chilling resemblance to his own stories, come to light. As two detectives chase a confession, they discover a truth much stranger than fiction. From Martin McDonagh, the award-winning writer of The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Banshees of Inisherin and In Bruges comes a savage tale about the stories we tell to keep the monsters at bay. Directed by Olivier Award winner Lyndsey Turner, THE PILLOWMAN will open at the Gate Theatre on 9th July, with previews from 4th July.

Behind every genius lies a storm – this fascinating piece of theatre uncovers the secrets that Jonathan Swift never meant the world to hear. In Jonathan Swift: Savage Indignation, the life of one of history’s greatest writers is told through talk, drama and music. In this new musical written and presented by Gerry Mullins, letters and poetry by Jonathan Swift are adapted into songs for the first time. This encapsulating piece of theatre describes what happens in Swift’s life when his two lady friends, Stella and Vanessa, find out about each other. Dave McGloughlin plays Swift, Debbie

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North of England in the 60’s and eventually swept the Nation. With an 11-piece band and 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear: Dobie Gray - “Out On The Floor”, R Dean Taylor - “There’s A Ghost In My House”, Frank Wilson - “Do I love You - Indeed I Do”, Gloria Jones - “Tainted Love”, Al Wilson - “The Snake”, Yvonne Baker - “You Didn’t Say A Word”, Jimmy Radcliffe - “Long After Tonight Is Over”, Garnet Mimms- “Looking Fo