Get involved in Galway's annual summer musical!

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

If you're 19yrs old or under, come along to the Connacht Hotel on Saturday June 10 at 11am to enroll in this year's exciting summer musical. Following on from last year's production of The Little Mermaid, this year's musical is Aladdin, and it will run for a week in the Town Hall Theatre in August.

Druid O'Casey rehearsals well underway with talented cast

Thu, May 25, 2023

Back in March, Druid announced their most ambitious production yet, DruidO’Casey - a play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.

One woman show, "Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom," coming to the Town Hall Theatre on May 30

Thu, May 25, 2023

A thrilling new adaptation of James Joyce's, Penelope Chapter, “Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom”, is set to come to the Town Hall Theatre on May 30.

Hang Massive play Róisín Dubh on Thursday June 1

Thu, May 25, 2023

Welcome to the Sound of Light and Colour - the incredible new show and tour from Hang Massive. This unmissable live experience will bring you a next level sound with rocking electro soundscapes, flowing techno beats and their stunning hand pan classics in a fresh new form.

Tigh He-He Comedy with Karl Spain, Jessica Collins, Ian Burke & Eddie Mullarkey tonight, Thursday May 25

Thu, May 25, 2023

Tonight, the team at Róisín Dubh Comedy are celebrating their upcoming programme of comedy which will keep Galway laughing through the summer, autumn and right up to Galway Comedy Festival in October.

Acclaimed famine musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ - a moving story set to score of original folk songs

Thu, May 25, 2023

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croi Theatre has recently announced that its new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will tour across Ireland, beginning with performances at the Mullingar Arts Centre on May 25 and 26, and including Town Hall Theatre Galway on June 7 and 8 and Westport Town Hall Theatre June 13 and 14.

Irish National Opera presents Mozart’s controversial comedy, Così fan tutte, at Leisureland

Thu, May 18, 2023

Coming to Leisureland on Monday May 29 at 8pm, Mozart's Così fan tutte is one of the composer’s best-loved operas. Audiences are thrilled by the fabulous score, hilarous plot-twists and of course, healthy doses of love, lies and deceit.

Acclaimed women-led production of Famine musical coming to the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, May 11, 2023

The acclaimed new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will tour to the Town Hall Theatre on June 7 and 8 as part of Roscommon-based Enchanted Croí Theatre’s Irish tour. The work of a women-led creative team, the piece amplifies the seldom-told stories of impoverished women and the choices they made as they fought to survive 19th-century cottier life.

Experience The Nomadic Indie-Rock Soul of The Frisky Gypsys at Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 11, 2023

The fusion of musical influences that fuels the nomadic soul of Cork-based indie-rock band, The Frisky Gypsys is set to ignite the stage at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 13. Renowned for their dynamic performances, this energetic four piece effortlessly cross the genres between modern alternative, pop and classic rock, while remaining strongly grounded to contemporary folk-rock roots.

Galway Pop-Rock Powerhouse Rofi James Set for Welcome Return to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 11, 2023

Fresh from releasing their latest single ‘Over You’, Galway’s favourite pop-rock band, Rofi James are set for a welcome return to home shores with an exciting performance at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 20.

Remembering Maeliosa Stafford

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Maelíosa Stafford was an actor, director, producer, and educator and one of the most influential, successful, innovative, and charismatic of Galway artists.

Young actor makes stage debut in Irish premiere of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

After a busy run in The Gaiety Theatre, Martin McDonagh's first England-set play is in The Black Box in Galway this week until Saturday April 15.

Druid announces DruidO’Casey, a play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Directed by Garry Hynes, audiences will experience The Plough and the Stars, The Shadow of a Gunman and Juno and the Paycock like never before.

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc present the world premiere of Wáltsáil Abhaile

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

A world premiere written by award winning writer, Antoine Ó Flatharta, directed by Stephen D’Arcy and designed by world class Lulu Tam, will kickstart Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc’s 2023 season of theatre.

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc to host Major European Theatre Project

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc will host ph?n?, the first ever major international collaboration between theatres working for minority languages.

The Addams Family at The Bank of Ireland Theatre 7th to 10th March

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and is every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Blue Raincoat Theatre Company presents “Happy Days” by Samuel Beckett at The Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Blue Raincoat, one of Ireland's most celebrated theatre companies, and the only full-time ensemble are delighted to present “Happy Days” by Samuel Beckett at The Town Hall Theatre on Tuesday February 21 as part of a national tour.

Children's theatre company Branar presents new play, The Table

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Children's theatre company Branar, in association with the Abbey Theatre, will perform their new play, The Table, in the Town Hall Theatre between Tuesday February 14 and Saturday February 18.

Children's theatre company Branar presents new play, The Table

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

Children's theatre company Branar, in association with the Abbey Theatre, will perform their new play, The Table, in the Town Hall Theatre between Tuesday February 14 and Saturday February 18.

Branar has a track record of creating amazing arts experiences of international stature. Galway audiences will have an opportunity to see this new production, which is about the Irish Civil War, before it transfers to The Peacock stage in Dublin for the company’s National Theatre debut.

The Murder Of Wolfe Tone, A Show By Paddy Cullivan

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The Murder of Wolfe Tone comes to Galway's Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, February 2. Fittingly, it is the 225th anniversary of the 1798 rebellion and Wolfe Tone's death.

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