Dublin Theatre Festival brings world-class theatre to Dublin, supports artists in creating outstanding work and provides a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. They bring world-class theatre to Dublin, support artists in creating outstanding work and provide a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. At the heart of the festival is the city of Dublin – its people and its stories – and a commitment to contributing to the vibrant social and cultural life of our capital. Their mission is to present a programme of exceptional theatrical experienc

A new play by Dermot Bolger, in association with The Civic, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. After decades abroad, Shane returns to a multicultural Ireland he barely recognises. But he discovers surprising links: an unknown daughter, a black teenage grandson trying to define his identity, and gangland figures threatening the boy’s future. Can he protect this grandson who is unaware of his existence and can they both find ways to feel they truly belong here? Home, Boys, Home completes a unique trilogy that started with In High Germany in the 1990 Dublin Theatre Festival: three stand

"Are you still at the acting?" Meet Charlie– An actor! (/Playwright)! Charlie's good. He's been told he's good. So, why is he back home, sat between his parents watching Paul Mescal on The Late Late Show? This October, At the Glass Mask Theatre, Witness our hero's efforts to survive this way of life– Nasty Reviews! Botched Auditions! And A Life-Scarring Nativity! Witness Charlie in– 'The Acting' A kaleidoscopic new comedy all about life on (but mostly off) stage. (Charlie only writes so that he can act in something) The Glass Mask Theatre is an experience that include