Because the night belongs to us…Nostalgia of the 90s lives on

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

After captivating audiences with its debut performance at The Blue Note in Galway's Westend on Culture Night 2023, Jezahel will make its way to Galway's Town Hall Theatre in December, promising a night of humour, nostalgia, and an intoxicating blend of class As craic.

Shadow of a Gunman returns to Galway

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Sean O’Casey’s classic The Shadow of a Gunman will play Galway’s Town Hall Theatre as part of an 11-venue national tour next spring.

For One Night Only - United States vs Ulysses

Mon, Nov 13, 2023

1930s New York was a town of shebeens, jazz, sex and... Ulysses. It was the era of Prohibition and James Joyce's novel - like liquor - was much in demand, but could only be bought under the counter. Until, that was, a feisty young publisher sailed to Paris to buy the rights from Joyce, hired the best free speech lawyer in the land, and took a case to liberate Ulysses from American censorship.

Galway Participants in the 2023 National Youth Theatre Production

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Two young people from Macnas Youth Theatre will take part in the National Youth Theatres production of 'Like We Were Born To Move' by Eimear Hussey at the Peacock Stage at the Abbey Theatre next week.

Playboy: The Musical returns

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

The creators, producers, cast and crew of Playboy, The Musical are coming together for a reprise of the ever-popular, raucous and rollicking reworking of Synge’s classic play, adapted by Diarmuid de Faoite and Justin McCarthy.

Galway International Arts Festival breaks attendance records of over 400,000

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

On Sunday night, the curtain fell on Galway International Arts Festival 2023 (GIAF), bringing to a close 14 days and nights of extraordinary arts experiences. The programme, which ranged from Druids to Dragons and Artists to Acrobats, drew record attendances of over 400,000 for the first time.

Town Hall Theatre Announces Young Curators 2023

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Town Hall Theatre Galway this week announced Lucy Birmingham, Tara Mackin and Noel Minogue as the three young people who will participate in the NASC Network Young Curators programme for 2023/24. Town Hall Theatre and its partner venues in the Nasc Regional Venue Network have teamed up to present a national festival across eight regional theatres - from Letterkenny to Tralee, from Galway to Dun Laoghaire - in June 2024, programmed by the team of young people selected through a nationwide open call.

The Young Curators Programme is targeted at young people between the ages of 18 and 25 who want to gain experience in working in the arts, especially those interested in venue and festival management and programming. The curators were selected on the basis that they were from, live in or have a strong connection to Galway (city or county) and its communities; had a passion for the arts and for attending performance; enjoyed working with a small team; liked organising events and making things happen; and being able to make the commitment to the programme if selected. The project is about programming and producing creative work in the performing arts - selecting shows that they may have seen for Town Hall Theatre’s programme of events or making a show in collaboration with the young curators in other venues.

A trail of beautiful work

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Theatre Director Andrew Flynn has left a trail of beautiful work behind him.

An Taibhdhearc presents Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Taking place in An Taibhdhearc from July 25 to July 29, Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher is a captivating show written and performed by Aerach Aiteach Gaelach members; Ciara Ní É, Eoin McEvoy and Sam Ó Fearraigh. The show revolves around the three LGBT cast members as they give three different perspectives on one fateful night. A nice lead up to Galway Pride Parade next month!

Bring a Barbie to the EYE Cinema this weekend

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

To celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig's much anticipated Barbie (12A) out this Friday July 21, EYE Cinema are asking their customers to take their favourite doll up to the counter in order to avail of a yummy 10% off their food order this weekend (from Fri July 21 to Sun July 23).

Bedbound — a masterpiece in tension

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Bedbound does not do sugar-coating — Right from the outset, we become fellow-bedmates of this sad duo. The set when it is exposed to us dramatically is the claustrophobic world inhabited by a father and daughter trapped in a tiny bedroom with life-stained walls.

Bedbound — a masterpiece in tension

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Bedbound does not do sugar-coating — Right from the outset, we become fellow-bedmates of this sad duo. The set when it is exposed to us dramatically is the claustrophobic world inhabited by a father and daughter trapped in a tiny bedroom with life-stained walls.

A trail of beautiful work

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Theatre Director Andrew Flynn has left a trail of beautiful work behind him. From Martin McDonagh and Pat McCabe, to Frank O'Connor and Sean O'Casey, Andrew has directed work by some of the best names in Irish theatre and beyond. His fiercely praised adaptation of Donal Ryan's 2018 novel, From A Low And Quiet Sea, delivered a very affecting narrative, the kind that sticks around to haunt you for weeks to come. I originally saw it as part of last year's arts festival in 90-seater Nun's Island Theatre. I couldn't imagine a better venue, tension from the stage spilling over until it was almost overwhelming (isn't a dramatic play doing its job when you realise your teeth have been clenched for over an hour?) However, Andrew points out that the show's later performance in the Town Hall was just as good - maybe even better. "We weren't sure if it would work, but the larger venue gave the audience more room to relax and see the humour in the piece as well."

An Taibhdhearc presents Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher as part of Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Performed in Irish (with English subtitles) in An Taibhdhearc, Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher tells the tale of the dramatic and interwoven stories of three young LGBTQ+ characters with three different perspectives on one fateful night.

Sizzling summer and autumn shows at Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

There’s a brand new season brochure in town, and it’s jam packed full of fantastic events. Town Hall Theatre audiences will be spoilt for choice in the weeks and months ahead with the sizzling line-up just announced for July, August and September, featuring many leading names in local, national and international theatre, music, comedy, dance and film. You’ll find more information on the summer/autumn programme, including details of the Galway Film Fleadh (July 11-16) and Galway International Arts Festival (July 17-30) published in the new brochure available to download from tht.ie or from the venue 091-569777. Tickets for all performances, screenings and events are now on sale.

Theatre highlights include Druid Theatre Company with DruidO’Casey and Baxter Theatre Centre/Dussedlorfer Schauspielhaus with Life & Times of Michael K and a selection of superb productions by Aidan Dooley, Seamus O’Rourke, Michael Patric, Paddy Cullivan and SamePage Theatre Company.

Druid Theatre returns to the United States with their new production DruidO’Casey

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Druid Theatre announced last week that DruidO’Casey, their new play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy, will tour the United States later this year, visiting New York and Michigan.

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.

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