Bloom’s odyssey is a pandemonium of live music, puppets, dancing, clowning, bowler hats and kazoos. It’s Ulysses as you’ve never imagined it before, a superbly theatrical homage to Joyce’s chronicle of Dublin life and the greatest novel of all time. Created by Abbey Theatre Director Graham McLaren, our production is absurd, brilliant and oodles of fun. 100 audience seats for this production are on the stage, they can be booked here. Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Sat 2pm
For over 20 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. The worldwide phenomenon which is Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by Producer Moya Doherty, Composer Bill Whelan and Director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin and has continued to set new records in packed theatres and arenas throughout the world. www.riverdance.com – Since 1995 Riverdance has played 11,500 performances and been seen live by over 25 million people in over 467 venues worldwide in 47 countries across 6 continents – Travelled 750,000 miles (or to the moon and back and back again!) – Played to a global television audience of 3 billion people – Sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD and 10 million Riverdance videos & DVD
The Snapper offers a wickedly funny account of the ups and downs of family life and pregnancy in Northside Dublin of the late 1980s. It is salty and sweet and the Gate Theatre sits right next door to the Rotunda Hospital where Sharon’s baby ‘the snapper’ is born. Roddy Doyle’s second installment of the celebrated Barrytown Trilogy is a story that remains fresh, vivid, astute and relevant for today.
Michael hasn’t been home in almost twenty years. Having been kicked out of the seminary and exiled from his family home, he found himself in London, by accident rather than design. But now, the death of his mother sees him back in the small town where he grew up. The place that chewed him up and spat him out. Reunited with his two brothers, their partners and the local clergy, there are questions that want answering and old scores that need laying to rest. Where do you find home, when your family and faith have abandoned you? An Irish funeral brings out the best and worst in people, and a long night of truths lies ahead.
For over 20 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. The worldwide phenomenon which is Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by Producer Moya Doherty, Composer Bill Whelan and Director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin and has continued to set new records in packed theatres and arenas throughout the world. www.riverdance.com – Since 1995 Riverdance has played 11,500 performances and been seen live by over 25 million people in over 467 venues worldwide in 47 countries across 6 continents – Travelled 750,000 miles (or to the moon and back and back again!) – Played to a global television audience of 3 billion people – Sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD and 10 million Riverdance videos & DVD
Wednesday 4th Jul LALAH HATHAWAY Aiken Promotions presents LALAH HATHAWAY plus support _ Main Venue _ honestly – a fitting title for the new album from artist, songwriter, producer and DJ, Lalah Hathaway. Both low-key and legendary, the gentle power of Hathaway’s irrepressible and boundary-defying voice has gone unmissed by those with their ear to the ground… Doors: 8pm Tickets: €39.05 Wednesday 4th Jul THE BINGO w/ STEVE BENNETT THE BINGO w/ STEVE BENNETT ^ The Parlour ^ Join Steve and friends for a madcap comedy gameshow with great prizes, mystery boxes and bloody good craic! From musical bingo to crazy mini games to ‘normal bingo’ that’ll frustrate the hell out of your gran, this is a great night of silly good fun. Doors: 8pm in The Parlour Tickets: €6 / €11 Wednesday 4th Jul ALL IN THIS TOGETHER ft. DREAMING OF JUPITER & ALEX SMYTH in aid of Pieta House ALL IN THIS TOGETHER featuring DREAMING OF JUPITER & ALEX SMYTH ^ Upstairs ^ A very special third edition of All In This Together, a double header with hour long sets from the amazing Dreaming of Jupiter and Alex Smyth. This is gonna be amazing and definitely not to […]
Summer Piano Master Classes with Therese Fahy Start Date02-07-2018 10:30 Kevin Barry Recital Room Musical Play: Teacher Training for Early Years Music Start Date02-07-2018 15:00 National Concert Hall – Room 103 Summer Piano Master Classes with Therese Fahy Start Date03-07-2018 10:30 Kevin Barry Recital Room RTE NSO Summer Lunchtime Series Start Date03-07-2018 13:05 Main Stage National Concert Hall Tour Start Date03-07-2018 14:30 NCH foyer Sold Out! Summer Piano Master Classes with Therese Fahy Start Date04-07-2018 10:30 Kevin Barry Recital Room An American Celebration: In aid of Pieta House Start Date04-07-2018 20:00 Main Stage Kevin Fitzpatrick plays Chopin Start Date06-07-2018 13:05 John Field Room National Concert Hall Tour Start Date06-07-2018 14:30 NCH foyer RTE NSO A Nat King Cole Celebration Start Date06-07-2018 19:30 Main Stage with Gary Williams Bring Along a Baby Start Date07-07-2018 10:30 John Field Room Sold Out! Bring Along a Baby Start Date07-07-2018 12:30 John Field Room Sold Out! ‘The Three Tenors 10th Anniversary Start Date07-07-2018 20:00 Main Stage An Evening with David Sedaris Start Date08-07-2018 19:00 Main Stage Sold Out! Songschool Summer Camp Start Date09-07-2018 10:00 The Studio RTE NSO Summer Lunchtime Series Start Date10-07-2018 13:05 Main Stage Rufus Wainwright – Solo Start Date10-07-2018 20:00 Main Stage […]
We’re delighted to announce that Amy Ross (Elphaba), Helen Woolf (Glinda), Aaron Sidwell (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Emily Shaw (Nessarose), Iddon Jones (Boq) and Nikki Bentley (Standby for Elphaba) will lead the cast of the spectacular, critically acclaimed and multi record-breaking UK & Ireland Tour when it returns to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 17 July to 1 September 2018. Acclaimed as “a joyous spectacle that captures the imagination” (Irish Independent) and “a magical mystery tour through the fantasyland of Oz” (London Evening Standard), WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students and their extraordinary adventures in Oz, which will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Based on the acclaimed, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters originally created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, WICKED has become a global phenomenon featuring astounding technical wizardry, stunning costumes, a compelling ‘untold’ story and show-stopping songs, including the incredible ‘Defying Gravity’.
The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme encompassing visual art, film, dance, comedy, literature and music. Wednesday 18.07.18 Festival Launch The Digital Hub, Thomas St. Doors 6.30pm, Show 7pm And we’re off! As we welcome you to the 48th year, we kick off the Liberties Festival with a bang. Expect performances, speeches (we’ll keep them short!), nibbles courtesy of Leo Burdocks, refreshments from Diageo, a film reel of the 50 Francis St archive, all topped off with an amazing performance from the one and only Delorentos Street Art SWICN Clubhouse Starting on Wednesday and running throughout the week, come see the walls of the SWICN Clubhouse transform with the work of street artist Shane O’Malley and the helping hands of the SWICN young people. Liberties Fun Run Start Royal Hospital Kilmainham 7.45pm St James’s Hospital Foundation will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Liberties Fun Run in aid of St James’s Hospital. Thursday 19.07.18 Home Coffee Brewing Master Class Legit Coffee Co. Meath St 6pm […]
From Playful Days (family programme) to Curious Nights (adult programme) we create, produce & curate unique, visual and interactive cultural experiences in Dublin that merge cutting-edge technology, design, arts and science in playful, immersive & curious ways. With over 45,000 attendees each year across 14 venues in Dublin City Centre, the festival is Ireland’s annual celebration at the intersection of art, science, technology and design and has quickly grown to be one of the most exciting and innovative festivals of it’s kind in Europe. The Festival of Curiosity takes a brand new, innovative & research-led approach to audience participation and engagement in science, arts, design & technology for all ages and has sold out every year since it’s inception. In 2013 the festival was set up with the support of Founding Partners Dublin City Council, The Matheson Foundation, The RDS and Science Foundation Ireland. The festival brings together the most innovative leaders & strategic partners (local, national and international) in Industry, Education, Culture, Government, Media and Philanthropy who believe in forging a brighter future for Ireland and creating a culture of curiosity. Together we believe we can ignite Dublin’s curious heart.
The Swords Summer Festival is a 3 day festival with lots to do for the whole family in Swords Castle and Town Park. Swords Summer Festival programme featuring ABBAesque on Friday 20th July Live at the Castle Marquee. Saturday 21st July Hothouse Flowers in concert at Swords Castle. FREE Family Fun including music/ puppet/ magic shows and a craft and food fair in Swords Town Park on Saturday and Sunday from 12-6pm. While also on Sunday the Castle Marquee has Line & Jive dancing workshops followed by the JIVE SESSION where you can put what you learned in to practice. To finish off the Festival and back by popular demand we have Marvin & The Grooves on stage at 4.30pm.
Dublin Maker is a free to attend, community run event, which will be held on Saturday July 21st, 2018 in Merrion Square. Dublin Maker takes the form of a “show and tell” experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call, will have an opportunity to showcase their creations in a carnival atmosphere. It is a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making and share what they are learning. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors and commercial exhibitors. They are of all ages and backgrounds, coming from all over Ireland and beyond. Dublin Maker’s mission is to entertain, inform and connect the makers of Ireland, while inspiring the next generation of Ireland’s makers and inventors.
National Gallery
For the first time in 30 years you will be able to view the incredible paintings and graphic work of Irish artist Roderic O’Conor, so don’t miss this rare opportunity at the National Gallery of Ireland. This exciting exhibition will illustrate how O’Conor’s dissatisfaction with Impressionism led to his signature Expressionist style. You will see many artworks which have previously never been on display before and also get a sense of O’Conor’s place among contemporaries like Van Gogh and Gauguin. Whether you’re a major art buff or you just fancy spending an afternoon immersed in some truly captivating landscapes, visiting Roderic O’Conor and the Moderns at the National Gallery of Ireland is guaranteed to be time well spent.
The SSE Arena
The $20 million production features new, state of the art technology, underlining its position as the biggest and best dinosaur show in the world. This updated production will showcase spectacular and colourful changes to the dinosaurs based on the latest scientific research including the likely feathering of some species. Walking With Dinosaurs is produced by Global Creatures headed by CEO Carmen Pavlovic. Pavlovic said, “I am thrilled that Walking With Dinosaurs is embarking on an international tour. A new generation is ready to experience these life–size beasts in this awe-inspiring spectacle, which has still not been matched in terms of scale and quality. Many of our creatures have “evolved” since the last tour, now featuring distinctive display feathers, head crests and tail fans, reflecting recent discoveries about the physical nature of these massive creatures. This show remains a must-see for audiences of all ages.” The one-hour, 40-minute show depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution with almost cinematic realism. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – THE ARENA SPECTACULAR has scenes of the interactions between dinosaurs, how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators Nine species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign […]
National Gallery
Immerse yourself in the wonderful landscapes by artist Frans Post at this exciting new National Gallery of Ireland exhibition. From 1636, Frans Post spent several years exploring Brazil and creating captivating artworks based on the exotic flowers, wild animals, and stunning views that he witnessed on his travels. At this rare exhibition, you will view Post’s extraordinary depictions of Dutch sugar plantations and an array of eye-catching creatures including alligators, monkeys and anteaters. Whether you’ve been to Brazil before or it’s always been on your travel wishlist, a visit to Beasts From Brazil at the National Gallery of Ireland is guaranteed to inspire wanderlust and fire your imagination.
Dublin Various
The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme encompassing visual art, film, dance, comedy, literature and music. Wednesday 18.07.18 Festival Launch The Digital Hub, Thomas St. Doors 6.30pm, Show 7pm And we’re off! As we welcome you to the 48th year, we kick off the Liberties Festival with a bang. Expect performances, speeches (we’ll keep them short!), nibbles courtesy of Leo Burdocks, refreshments from Diageo, a film reel of the 50 Francis St archive, all topped off with an amazing performance from the one and only Delorentos Street Art SWICN Clubhouse Starting on Wednesday and running throughout the week, come see the walls of the SWICN Clubhouse transform with the work of street artist Shane O’Malley and the helping hands of the SWICN young people. Liberties Fun Run Start Royal Hospital Kilmainham 7.45pm St James’s Hospital Foundation will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Liberties Fun Run in aid of St James’s Hospital. Thursday 19.07.18 Home Coffee Brewing Master Class Legit Coffee Co. Meath St 6pm […]
Dublin Various
From Playful Days (family programme) to Curious Nights (adult programme) we create, produce & curate unique, visual and interactive cultural experiences in Dublin that merge cutting-edge technology, design, arts and science in playful, immersive & curious ways. With over 45,000 attendees each year across 14 venues in Dublin City Centre, the festival is Ireland’s annual celebration at the intersection of art, science, technology and design and has quickly grown to be one of the most exciting and innovative festivals of it’s kind in Europe. The Festival of Curiosity takes a brand new, innovative & research-led approach to audience participation and engagement in science, arts, design & technology for all ages and has sold out every year since it’s inception. In 2013 the festival was set up with the support of Founding Partners Dublin City Council, The Matheson Foundation, The RDS and Science Foundation Ireland. The festival brings together the most innovative leaders & strategic partners (local, national and international) in Industry, Education, Culture, Government, Media and Philanthropy who believe in forging a brighter future for Ireland and creating a culture of curiosity. Together we believe we can ignite Dublin’s curious heart.
Dublin Various
A FREE music, comedy & spoken word festival taking place in venues along the banks of the River Liffey. The Festival was set up in order to provide the city centre with an equivalent to the summer festivals taking place in less urban location during the summer. The Dublin Quays Festival also intends to curate ‘afternoons of spoken word, cultural talks, literary events, pop up performances and club nights.’
