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.

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.

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