Why are the Irish so good at storytelling?

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

To be human is to be a natural-born storyteller, and there are theories about why that is. But one thing that is not up for debate is that storytelling is precious in Irish culture.

Glenamaddy celebrates 60 years of theatrics

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The home side scooped a number of awards at the 60th Glenamaddy Theatre Festival held in Glenamaddy Town Hall last week, narrowly missing out on the top gong to Donegal’s Ballyshannon Dramatic Society.

Nuns, paranoia and illegal booze — KATS revive Drinking Habits

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

By popular demand, KATS, the award-winning local theatre company, is reviving its brilliant production of Tom Smith’s laugh-out-loud comedy, Drinking Habits.

More gongs for DADS before Town Hall premiere

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The Dunmore Amateur Dramatic Society is cleaning up at competitive theatre festivals around Ireland with performances of Brian Friel’s ‘Faith Healer’ to be showcased in Galway’s Townhall Theatre next week.

Taibhdhearc reveals its tales of Galway

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Six applicants have been selected in response to Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc’s open call for creatives to perform stories of Galway past and present.

There's so much to see at the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

The Town Hall Theatre has just announced a packed programme of events for April - June 2024 that will entertain and enthral. Dive into a sea of theatre, music, comedy and dance - there’s something for everyone!

Free talk on radical Seventies theatre in Galway

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Controversial Scottish agitprop theatre troupe 7:84 visited Galway in 1974 and left a lasting impression on the city and its nascent arts scene.

Town Hall Theatre - Brightening Up Your 2024!

Wed, Dec 13, 2023

The wait is over! Town Hall Theatre has just announced a packed programme of events for January - March 2024 that will entertain and enthral. Dive into a sea of theatre, music, comedy and dance - there’s something for everyone!

Tá Fíbín ag lorg daoine cruthaitheachta Gaillimhe

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Tá Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc i gcomhpháirt le Comhlacht Cultúir na Gaillimhe ag lorg iarratas ó ealaíontóirí chun “Scéal na Gaillimhe” a insint mar cheiliúradh ar 20 bliain ar an bhfód.

Tugtar cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí, do thaibheoirí, do dhéantóirí, do dhearthóirí, agus do dhaoine cruthaitheacha ó Chathair agus Chontae na Gaillimhe, atá ag obair trí mhéan na Gaeilge, páirt a ghlacadh i dtogra spreagúil a dhéanann ceiliúradh ar saibhreas cultúrtha na Gaillimhe.

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.

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