Decadent bring Vernon God Little to the stage

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Following the huge critical and popular success of their production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman earlier this year, Decadent Theatre Company are back with another exciting, high-profile, show; the stage adaptation of DBC Pierre’s Booker-winning novel, Vernon God Little.

From Mervue to mayhem and murder: The McGowan Trilogy 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The McGowan Trilogy by Seamus Scanlon is back for one night only at the main auditorium of the Town Hall.

Fregoli chosen as first recipients of Michael Diskin Arts Bursary

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway theatre company Fregoli will perform a new original production on August 21 and 22, as a result of being awarded the Michael Diskin Arts bursary last year. 

NoRopes debuts with The Open Couple

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

NEW GALWAY theatre company NoRopes presents its debut production in the Town Hall Studio on Friday August 21 and Saturday 22, with The Open Couple, a three-hander whose fast-paced satirical style perfectly suits the studio setting.

Seussical the Musical hits the Town Hall

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

THE EVER popular works of Dr Seuss are celebrated in the musical Seussical which runs at the Town Hall next week, in a production directed by Association of Irish Musical Society award winners Brian Power and Seán Power, with AIMS award winner musical direction by Shane Farrell, and choreographers Katie Upton and Declan Gardiner.

Moonfish revives Star Of The Sea for September

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

STAR OF The Sea, the much acclaimed theatrical adaptation of Joseph O’Connor's novel, and one of the hits of the 2014 Galway International Arts Festival, returns to the Galway stage in September.

Galway International Arts Festival 2015 - Theatre review

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

AND...THAT'S a wrap! As the horses pound their way around Ballybrit to the full-throated cries of the watching multitudes, and the ladies don their fanciest frocks for the occasion, the Galway International Arts Festival strikes its big tent and packs away its even bigger selection box of arty treats for another year.

Dr Seuss comes to Loughrea

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

THE FANTASTICAL, weird, and wonderful creatures that escaped from the brain of Dr Seuss to delight generations of children, will be brought to life on the stage by the Loughrea Youth Theatre.

KATS theatre auditions

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

THE KNOCKNACARRA Theatre Association is seeking actors to take part in its new play, an adaptation of a Peter James novella, which will be staged in An Taibhdhearc from November 11 to 14.

Under Any Old Gumtree

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

MARTIN O'MEARA was a WWI hero, winning the Victoria Cross for his bravery in battle in France with the Australian Forces, but after the war his life deteriorated. Now his story is being told in Under Any Old Gumtree.

Theatre review: The Dead School (GYT & Galway Community Theatre)

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 23, 2015

ANYONE WHO has not yet booked a ticket for The Dead School, directed by Andrew Flynn and featuring a 23-strong cast drawn from Galway Youth Theatre and Galway Community Theatre, should remedy that post haste – this is one of the best shows in the Galway International Festival.

Symphony at Galway Fringe Festival

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

THE GALWAY Fringe Festival, now in its second week, hosts a diverse array of theatre shows, including Symphony by Paul Moroney.

Theatre review: The Match Box

Theatre Reviews Wed, Jul 22, 2015

THE IRISH premiere of Frank McGuinness’s 2012 play, The Match Box, is one of the main attractions in this year’s Galway International Arts Festival, all the more so as it features Renmore's Cathy Belton, making her festival debut – and in a one-woman play to boot.

GIAF Theatre review: Luck Just Kissed You Hello

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 16, 2015

CO-PRODUCED by HotForTheatre and the Galway International Arts Festival, Amy Conroy’s new play, Luck Just Kissed You Hello, was one of the main events on the festival’s opening day.

The Imp wants to play

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

HE LOOKS different, his walk is strange, his face funny, and he says nothing with his mouth but a lot with his body. He is a perverse prankster, but those brave enough to journey with him might be in for laughter and some uncomfortable self-discovery.

Songs My Mothers Taught Me

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

SONGS MY Mothers Taught Me, Alice Beams' one woman cabaret of music and story about love, loss and letting go, takes place in the Galway Mechanical Institute, Middle Street, as part of the Galway Fringe Festival.

GIAF Theatre review: Maum

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 16, 2015

AN TAIBHDHEARC has made some excellent contributions to the arts festival over recent years and this year’s production from the company is Sighle Ní Chonaill’s Maum, which recreates the events around the notorious Maumtrasna murders of 1882 where five members of one family were brutally slaughtered in their home.

Summer art/drama classes for teens @ Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

THE GALWAY Arts Centre is running a summer art school for young people aged between 13 and 16 interested in visual art, drama, and literature.

The LipSinkers return to Electric

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

THE LIPSINKERS, who have been at the heart of London's alternative cabaret scene for more than a decade, return to Galway's Electric venue on Tuesday July 21 and Wednesday July 22 at 9pm.

Conformity and transgression @ Galway Fringe

Tue, Jul 14, 2015

CONFORMITY, TRANSGRESSION, and the battle between civilisation and primal urges will be examined in Hunter Gatherer, a new play that is to be staged as part of the Galway Fringe Festival.

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