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SUMMARY:A Sense of Place - Liz Johnson
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
UID:360@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Concept/Overview  \n\nLiz Johnson’s art pract
 ice is project-based. Her recent work explores themes of transience an
 d impermanence\, and presence and memory. \n\nIn this series of landscap
 e paintings\, she approaches presence and memory from the periphery\, as a
  space of fragility and quiet tension. Where boundaries soften and shift\,
  and form is suggested rather than fixed. She revisits familiar landscape
 s to reflect on the subtle unease of being tethered to places that are co
 ntinually in flux – echoing Seamus Heaney’s ‘Postscript’\, whe
 re the landscape leaves one being “neither here nor there”.  \n\nThi
 s sense of being suspended in a moment that can’t be held reflects t
 he Buddhist concept of impermanence\, and of how all things arise and p
 ass away. In these moments\, the landscape becomes both presence and disa
 ppearance. Within these settings\, memory exists as something both hid
 den and tangible — traces of what has been\, are held quietly within.
   \n\nA Sense of Place invites a moment of stillness and contemplation\
 , to consider how places continue to shape us even as they change or disap
 pear. Rather than resisting transformation\, this work reflects on what 
 it means to live alongside it\; to accept change and the passing of time
  as fundamental parts of human experience. \n\nTo view more projects or g
 et in touch with the artist:\nhttps://www.lizjohnson.ie/
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SUMMARY:Les Misérables - School Edition
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
UID:365@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society Juniors proudly present 
 Les Misérables – School Edition\, a powerful and uplifting retelling of
  Victor Hugo’s classic story\, adapted especially for young performers. 
 Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century France\, this iconic musical fo
 llows the journey of Jean Valjean as he seeks redemption while being relen
 tlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Along the way\, audiences meet a vivi
 d cast of characters whose lives intertwine through courage\, sacrifice\, 
 and the fight for justice.\n\nFeaturing unforgettable songs such as I Drea
 med a Dream\, On My Own\, Do You Hear the People Sing?\, and One Day More\
 , this specially licensed School Edition maintains the emotional impact an
 d sweeping drama of the original West End and Broadway phenomenon while be
 ing thoughtfully crafted for youth ensembles.\n\nR&R Juniors bring this be
 loved musical to life with heartfelt performances\, rich choral sound\, an
 d dynamic storytelling from an exceptionally dedicated young cast. Their p
 assion and commitment shine through in a production that balances intensit
 y with hope\, humour\, and humanity.
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Exhibition : Wonderful World - Paula Lemuire Jennings
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20260824T191438Z
UID:378@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Concept:\n\nThe beauty of the world around Lemuire\
 , be it land\, sea or sky\, or the play of light on still life\, has inspi
 red this artist to take up her brush to create these paintings on view at 
 the dlr Mill Theatre Gallery. \n\nLemuire is a painter who loves the med
 ium of paint\, be it oil\, pastel or acrylic.   Over the years\, many
  teachers have guided Lemuire’s technique of bringing the feeling of nat
 ural light into her work. \n\nAs is true of many artists\, Plein Air paint
 ing plays an essential part in the evolution and growth of Lemuire’s art
 . The unpredictability of the constantly changing landscape\, especially i
 n Ireland\, calls on her bold\, energetic approach to the subject.  Winte
 r months\, in their turn\,  present the opportunity for still life painti
 ng.    Lemuire captures not only the mood and atmosphere of her subject 
 but also her emotional reaction to it. \n\nPresent in this collection is a
  strong affinity for Post-Impressionism.  We see distinct nods to Cézan
 ne’s structured landscapes\, Van Gogh’s rhythmic brushwork\, and Monet
 ’s light awareness. Lemuire demonstrates an excellent understanding of
  atmospheric light and spatial rhythm while thick\, confident brushwork gi
 ves the oil paintings a wonderful tactile and engaging quality. Lemuire
 ’s colour palette is vibrant - deep blues\, luminous greens\, purples
  blue shadows\, the late-afternoon golds and pops of red abound. \n\nTo 
 view more projects or get in touch with the artist: \n\npjennings12@gma
 il.com
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SUMMARY:Othello
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260813T132515Z
UID:328@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:Othello by William Shakespeare\nDirected by Geoff O'Keeffe\n\n
 At the dlr Mill Theatre\, our Education and Outreach programs are at the h
 eart of everything we do! We believe in the transformative power of theatr
 e\, not just as entertainment\, but as a vital educational tool.\n\nThis y
 ear\, we're incredibly proud to present William Shakespeare's powerful tra
 gedy\, Othello\, directed by the brilliant Geoff O'Keeffe. This productio
 n is carefully curated to align with the Leaving Certificate curriculum\, 
 offering students an invaluable opportunity to engage deeply with Shakespe
 are's timeless themes and language.\n\nWhile Othello is a cornerstone fo
 r our school audiences\, its magic isn't just for students! We're also thr
 illed to offer two public performances\, giving everyone a chance to exper
 ience this compelling production. Tickets are on sale now – don't miss o
 ut!\n\nSchool Shows:  10am & 1:30pm (Monday- Friday). Book by emailing Bo
 x Office at info@milltheatre.ie\n\nPublic Shows:  7:30pm (Saturday 19th &
  Saturday 3rd October). Book online or via Box Office.\n\n\nCast\n\n 	\nEl
 ias Williams I Othello\n 	\nIndia Walton I Desdemona\n 	\nEthan Dillon I
  Iago\n 	\nKatie Marie Moore I Emilia\n 	\nDaniel McDermott I The Duke 
 / Lodovico\n 	\nEimear Mullen Frew I Bianca / Senator / Soldier\n 	\nCono
 r Rowlett I Cassio\n 	\nSimon Nader Mirza I Brabantio / Montano\n 	\nCiar
 an Fagan I Roderigo\n\n\nDesign Team\n\n 	\nGeoff O'Keeffe I Director\n 	
 \nChrysi Chatzivasileiou I Set Designer\n 	\nToni Bradley Bailey I Costume
  Designer\n 	\nKevin Murphy I Lighting Designer\n 	\nDeclan Brennan I Soun
 d Designer\n 	\nJay Cosgrave I Fight Director\n 	\nPaula O’Reilly | Move
 ment Director
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Al Porter - Algorithm
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
UID:351@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Tallaght’s Al Porter continues a massive sold tour with AL
 GORITHM!\nIt’s a side splitting show from one of Ireland’s very few Pe
 rrier Award nominated comics\, joining the ranks of Tommy Tiernan and Dyla
 n Moran.\n\nHaving played 4 nights at Vicar St\, Cork Opera House\, Wexfor
 d Opera and theatres all around Ireland\, Al brings his funniest show yet
  to The Mill.\n\nAccording to reviews\, he’s on flying form and better t
 han ever as he dives into family drama and the world according to Al wit
 h machine gun delivery\, rapid fire laughs and uplifting\, fun comedy!\n\n
 “Gloriously upbeat…irrepressible stand up storytelling.”   – Ch
 ortle\n\n\n16+
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Culture Night: Art\, Music & Creativity at dlr Mill Thea
 tre
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260904T122945Z
UID:383@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,education,music,theater
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the dlr Mill Theatre! \nProgramme: \n\nAuditorium
 \n\n5.30pm – 6.00pm A sample of Shakespeare with actors from the 2026 pr
 oduction of Othello\, Auditorium\n\n6.15pm-6.45pm\, A rehearsed reading of
  SLICE\, by Astrid Linnie\, followed by Q&A\n\n7.00pm-7.30pm Musical Theat
 re performance with guests from the Mill’s Youth Musical Company\n\n8pm-
 8.20pm The Elders Theatre Group present an extract from The Conference of 
 Birds\n\nBar\n\n6.00pm-7.00pm Music from the 2nd Frets\n\nStudio\n\n6.00p
 m-6.45\, Drama Workshop for young people aged 13-18\n\nExhibition Space\n\
 n5.30pm-8.30pm – enjoy a wander around our exhibition\, Wonderful World\
 , by artist Paula Jennings\n\n \n\nOne ticket admits you to all performan
 ces in the auditorium at any time from 5:30pm.   The workshop should be
  booked separately. \n\nAuditorium performances and the workshop are tic
 keted but the tickets are free - they can be booked online or by calling 
 us at Box Office or by dropping in on the night. \n\nBooking is recomme
 nded for the workshop however as spaces are strictly limited. \n\nOur 
 bar is open throughout the evening for trad sessions with local musician
 s. \n\nPLEASE FOLLOW LINK BELOW TO BOOK ALL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Craic Dealers Comedy Club Presents ‘The Housewives Favourite’ 
 Gary Lynch and Guests
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260826T011352Z
UID:368@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Craic Dealers Comedy Club is BACK with another massive night o
 f craic in the majestic studio of dlr Mill Theatre!\n\nHosted as usual by 
 Keego!\n\nKeego is bald\, beautiful and delusional. He will be your guide 
 on the night. Asking you questions like\, what is the Irish Kama Sutra? Wh
 y is Usain Bolt applauded when he finishes in 9.58 seconds but Keego is no
 t? And why is it called bottomless brunch when they force you to wear trou
 sers??\n\nReturning to Craic Dealers by popular demand is Jess Collins! Bo
 rn and raised in Dublin\, Jess is hilarious\, authentic and unafraid of cr
 eating tension where there is none. Over the course of the past six years\
 , Jess has gone from paying to see her favourite Irish comedians perform t
 o sharing some of the biggest stages in the country with them.\n\nJess is 
 a wildly popular comedian in the Irish scene and her CV includes regular a
 ppearances at Electric Picnic\, Galway Comedy Festivals\, the historical &
  well-known International Bar\, Whelans of Dublin and the finals of Irelan
 d’s national comedy competition\, Show Me The Funny. She is also a regul
 ar guest and MC at Tigh Hee Hee in the famous Róisín Dubh\, Galway.\n\nT
 he skill with which Jess engages her audience through storytelling is rema
 rkable. While she is on stage\, every single person in the room feels like
  they’re at her kitchen table with a cup of tea in hand\, in the middle 
 of the most entertaining catch-up you can imagine.\n\nHowever\, for all th
 e comfort her style brings\, her material will have you sore from laughing
  in no time. Jess’ observations on things such as dating\, Disney and gr
 owing old gracefully has won the hearts and minds of audiences all over Ir
 eland. Her journey to the stage took some time but make no mistake\; Jess 
 is a comedian whose career promises to be a long and hugely successful one
 .\n\nJess is joined by the housewives favourite\, Gary Lynch! Gary is Irel
 and’s leading mid-life crisis comedian. He doesn’t know where his yout
 h went\, or what he should have done differently. He just knows it’s a L
 OT. Gary tours extensively around Ireland\, UK & Europe\, performing as pa
 rt of The Good The Bad & The Irish\, and as part of Laughter Lines improv 
 group. He performs at The Edinburgh Fringe with his solo shows\, as well a
 s running Irish Comedy Invasion. He doesn’t expect to be around much lon
 ger.\n\nThey are joined by Elizabeth Redmond! With hundreds of performance
 s under her belt in both the U.S. and Ireland\, doing festivals\, opening 
 for the likes of Reginald D. Hunter\, David Mc Savage\, Karl Spain\, and w
 riting a novel (it was not funny…like at all)\, Liz Redmond thought to h
 erself “you know what this industry needs? Me running a comedy club” w
 hich proves she doesn’t like making money. With dark humour\, unexpected
  punchlines\, and with her brilliantly daft characters\, spot on accents\,
  and impersonations of her fruitier than batshit mother\, she will leave y
 ou laughing but also maybe feeling like you want a shower.\n\nRounding out
  our lineup is the debuting Laura Greene!\n\nLaura is an elder millennial 
 and Dubliner\, who after 13 years of producing telly\, finally stepped (wa
 s pushed!) on stage to pursue her true love\; stand up comedy. Laura has b
 een humbled by life with two young children and a very overdue ADHD diagno
 sis. Her comedy reflects this experience\, through a sharp feminist lens. 
 Laura has been gigging away around Ireland since 2023. Highlights include 
 performing at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival in 2024 and 2025 and opening
  for the likes of Deirdre O’Kane and Sinead Culbert.\n\nAnother massive 
 lineup in Craic Dealers Comedy Club\, Not to be missed!
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SUMMARY:Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
UID:309@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:EXTRA DATE ADDED 13TH FEBRUARY 2027\n\nSinéad Culbert: I’m 
 No Wonder Woman\n\nIn her brand new stand up show\, one half of comedy duo
  DirtBirds\,  Sinéad Culbert explores the extreme dangers of growing up 
 in the 80’s\, the pitfalls of parenting\, the myths about marriage and t
 he genuine joy of not giving a shit !
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SUMMARY:All My Friends Are In Australia
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260805T122816Z
UID:374@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:Created by Lucy Bruton and Caoimhe O'Farrell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 Trudy’s stuck in Dublin. Her best friend’s down under. She’s not dea
 d. She’s just on a working visa.\n\n\n\nYou are now entering a binding c
 ontract\, a waiver of unwavering friendship\, with Trudy (whether you like
  her or not). You will become Trudy’s half-marathon motivators\, party p
 lus-ones and quarter-life crisis comforters. Together\, let’s enter Trud
 y’s vibrant\, oddly personal\, and\, at times unsettling\, hybrid yoga/s
 pin-class meets karaoke-nightclub extravaganza…\n\nWith Irish emigration
  on the rise\, many young people grapple with a dilemma: should you stay i
 n the familiar or venture into the unknown? The internal conflict of choos
 ing between the comfortable and new experiences weighs heavily on the mind
 s of many. Ultimately\, the play poses the question: what are the conseque
 nces of choosing either path? This show is not only colourful and hilariou
 s but also a response to the lack of opportunity for young people\, result
 ing in emigration.\n\nAll My Friends are in Australia is an immersive\, in
 teractive exploration of friendship\, distance\, and the challenges of sta
 ying or leaving Ireland as a young adult.\n\nFunded by South Dublin Live\,
  Kildare Arts Service Arts Act Award 2026 and Backstage Theatre Longford
 ’s ACTIVATE Residency.
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SUMMARY:Musicals\, Musicals\, Musicals!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
UID:347@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:music,theater
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this wonderful evening of Musical Theatre featurin
 g Kinky Boots Broadway star Adam O' Shea\, Westend’s Commitments B
 rian Gilligan\, Aoife Dunne\, Hazel Park and Kerry Golding\, joined by 
 Dancing With the Stars Pro Dancer\, Ervinas Merfeldas.  Their captiv
 ating mix of voices will create a memorable night filled with beautiful mu
 sic with songs from shows such as WICKED\, LES MIS\, THE COMMITMENTS\, GR
 EASE and many more. Come and enjoy a live performance that's sure to 
 move\, inspire and have you dancing in your seat!
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SUMMARY:Mark Simmons- Jest To Impress
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
UID:282@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:NEW SHOW ADDED 15TH OCTOBER - BOOK NOW!\nWINNER Dave’s Funni
 est Joke of the Fringe 2024\n\nAs Seen on Mock The Week\, BT Sport and IT
 V\, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date
  sell out debut tour lasting two years\, spanning the UK\, Ireland\, Austr
 alia\, and New Zealand.\n\nMark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impre
 ss\, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners\, 
 alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience sugges
 tions.\n\nMark is enjoying further success with his podcast\, Jokes With M
 ark Simmons\, where he invites a fellow comic\, such as Gary Delaney\, Sar
 ah Millican\, Milton Jones\, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they
 ’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.\n\nRecipient
  of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023\n\nUK Comics’ Comic 2022 – B
 est Act\n\nRUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022\n\n'Master o
 f the crisp\, clean\, one-line zinger'  ****  Evening Standard\n\n 'A t
 alented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing' **** Chortle\n\n'
 Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one 
 liner\, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath befo
 re another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment'  **
 **  One4Review\n\n 'Absolutely hilarious'  ****  Scotsman\n\nRunning T
 ime:  1 hour 40 minutes.  Suitable for age 14+
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SUMMARY:The Greatest 80s Show
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
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CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:The Greatest 80s Show is coming! \n\nAfter two sell-out tours
  and unforgettable nights across the country\, the show everybody is talki
 ng about visits The DLR Mill Theatre for the first time with a brand-new p
 roduction\, massive live sound and lighting\, and even more of the anthems
  you love.\n\nThis is a high-impact live concert. Powerhouse vocals. Incre
 dible musicianship. Hit after hit from the decade that defined a generatio
 n.\n\nIf you’ve been before\, you know the energy! If you haven’t\, th
 is is your chance!\n\nThe Greatest 80s Show. Bigger! Better! Unmissable!
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SUMMARY:Parenting the Screenager - with Dr Richard Hogan
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Today’s teenagers are growing up in a digital world that is 
 moving faster than any generation before them - and for parents\, it can f
 eel overwhelming. From social media and gaming to anxiety\, sleep deprivat
 ion\, and online pressures\, the challenges facing modern families are com
 plex and constantly evolving.  \n\nParenting the Screenager is an energe
 tic\, lighthearted\, and highly practical live show designed to give paren
 ts real tools they can use immediately. Dr Richard Hogan is one of Irelan
 d’s leading psychotherapists\, star of RTÉ’s Raised By The Village
 \, Virgin Media Television’s Dinner With The Enemy and a regular cont
 ributor to national radio. In this live show\, Richard offers clear\, acce
 ssible guidance on how to strengthen communication\, set healthy boundarie
 s\, and better understand teenage behaviour in a screen-dominated world.
  \n\n Drawing on years of clinical and classroom experience\, Richard ex
 plores the real issues parents are facing today\, including social media
 \, bullying\, body image\, online pornography\, exams\, and teenage anxiet
 y. Using relatable case studies and straightforward strategies\, he shows 
 parents how to reduce conflict\, rebuild connection\, and create healthier
  family dynamics.  \n\nThis is not a lecture - it’s an essential\, r
 eassuring\, and empowering evening for any parent who wants to feel more c
 onfident navigating adolescence in the modern age. \n\nAbout Dr Richard H
 ogan  \n\nDr Richard Hogan is a systemically trained family psychother
 apist and clinical director of the award-winning Therapy Institute. A week
 ly columnist with the Irish Examiner\, he is author of bestsellers Parenti
 ng the Screenager and Home Is Where the Start Is. A Fulbright scholar\, he
  has researched inclusion in education in Ireland and the US. Richard is a
  leading media contributor across RTÉ\, Virgin Media and national radio\,
  promoting progressive mental health strategies.
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SUMMARY:Halloween Theatre Lab
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260902T183443Z
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CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Designed for actors aged 13-18 with prior acting experience\,
  this course is an intensive week to hone your acting\, improvisation an
 d devising skills under the guidance of a theatre professional.\n\nCourse 
 Syllabus:\n\n\n\n 	Bring writing to life: read\, rehearse and perform work
  in a supportive group setting\n 	Cover performance skills\, stagecraft\, 
 basic design\, improvisation\, directing insight and production process\n 
 	Experience every part of creating theatre - writer\, performer\, collabor
 ator\, critic\n 	End the week with a sharing of work for peers and guests
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SUMMARY:Why Magic?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTSTAMP:20260818T191607Z
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CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:How does someone become a magician?\n \n\nAttempting to answe
 r this question\, WHY MAGIC? is a spellbinding tale of self-discovery fill
 ed with astonishing interactive and visual magic.\n \n\nBased on experien
 ces from Daniel’s own life\, WHY MAGIC? is a one-man play that tells the
  story of a young boy who always struggled to fit in. One evening after wi
 tnessing magician Paul Daniels on television\, everything changes. He disc
 overs the world of magic\, a world that gives him a form of confidence tha
 t nothing else ever did. But how does he navigate this world? And how can 
 he manifest his dream into a reality?\n \n\nPremiering at The National Th
 eatre of Iceland and having received the award for BEST STORYTELLING at Re
 ykjavík Fringe Festival 2025\, WHY MAGIC? blends theatre and magic into a
 n unforgettable play of passion and determination\, coupled with jaw-dropp
 ing visual and psychological magic that will leave you in utter disbelief!
 \n\n'One Of Ireland's Most Exciting Young Talents In The World Of Theatre'
  – RTÉ Radio One\n\n‘Heartfelt and Comedic in Equal Measures’ –
  Audience Member
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SUMMARY:Eric Lalor - ‘Lol’er by Nature’
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DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Eric Lalor is one of the most sought after comed
 ians in the country. Having started way back on Des Bishop’s Joy in the 
 Hood\, Eric has gone on to forge a successful career in comedy\, appearing
  at all the major comedy festivals and headlining venues up and down the c
 ountry. Some people will recognise him as the villain from Fair City\, the
  gangster\, Cathal Spillane.\nIndeed Eric has a number of acting credits i
 ncluding Amber\, Brigid & Eamonn\, The Commute and COVID based comedy\, So
 cially Distant\, plus a number of short films. He has won Irish comedian o
 f the year twice as voted by the readers of entertainment.ie\, and now hi
 s new podcast\, You Must Be Jokin\, which he co-hosts with fellow Ballymun
 ner\, Willa White\, has won Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards.\n\nH
 aving recently sold out his new one man show\, Lol’er By Nature at the L
 iberty Hall Theatre\, Eric is at the top of his game and one of the most r
 eliable comedy acts in the country.\n\n‘Eric never fails to crack me up.
  One of my favourites’ – Joanne McNally \n\n‘Excellent\, bellyachi
 ngly funny. Fast moving’ – Irish Independent \n\n16+
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SUMMARY:The Classic Beatles - Revolver & More
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:The mighty Revolver is 60 years old. The Classic Beatles take 
 on their biggest artistic challenge yet tackling everything from Taxman to
  the monumental Tomorrow Never Knows. For those of you who have seen one o
 f the Classic Beatles’ previous tours (The Number 1s 2023\, Magical Myst
 ery Tour 2024 or The 1965 Tour 2025) will know a great night’s entertain
 ment is in store. This year join them in celebrating their favourite album
  Revolver & More.
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SUMMARY:Seán Begley - MIXTAPE
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
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UID:355@milltheatre.ie
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:After 3 previous SOLD OUT performances at dlr Mill Theatre\, a
 ward winning comedian Seán Begley returns with MIXTAPE\, a selection of h
 is best material from the past decade as a performer.\n\nMIXTAPE presents 
 a composite of his most engaging stories\, one-liners and eclectic thought
 s delivered with his trademark pseudo philosophical silliness.\n\n"I can c
 ount on him to make me laugh.”- Dave Moore - Today FM\n\n"Big laughs....
  excellent” - Mumble Comedy\n\n“A huge hit...an amazing evening’s en
 tertainment" - Independent.ie\n\n16+
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SUMMARY:This Can Only Happen Once - A night with Keego
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128
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DESCRIPTION:This Can Only Happen Once is a stand-up show where the audienc
 e doesn't just watch the comedy—they become part of it. Every night is b
 uilt around the people in the room\, with spontaneous moments\, unpredicta
 ble stories and one-off interactions that can never be recreated. No two a
 udiences are the same\, so no two shows will ever be the same. What happen
 s tonight\, stays tonight.
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SUMMARY:PINOCCHIO
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
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CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:This Christmas\, Pinocchio is coming to life at the dlr Mill T
 heatre\, and you won’t want to miss this enchanting journey from wooden 
 puppet to real boy. Get ready for a spectacular production filled with won
 der\, mischief\, and heart.\nWritten and Directed by Geoff O'Keeffe \n\nS
 uitable for ages 6+
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SUMMARY:The Magic and Music of Christmas
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
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CATEGORIES:holiday,music,theater
DESCRIPTION:The drawing room opera company are back with a wonderfully pro
 duced programme and expanded cast for 2026. Ireland’s premier concert op
 era company invite you on a magical tour of popular opera and modern Chris
 tmas classics. A humorous and thoroughly entertaining evening\, including 
 carol sections.
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SUMMARY:Shortt Stuff - With Pat & Faye Shortt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270124
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CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Hilarious and Outrageously madcap Father-Daughter Duo Pat and 
 Faye Shortt are Taking Sketch Comedy by Storm. Bringing belly laughs and b
 rilliantly bonkers characters to stages across Ireland and beyond\, The Sh
 ortt's– an irreverent and endearing Irish father-daughter sketch comedy 
 act – are redefining what it means to be a comedic double act.\nPat Shor
 tt\, a veteran of the comedy circuit\, and his daughter Faye Shortt\, a th
 eatre-trained firecracker with a razor-sharp wit. Together this duo has bu
 ilt a cult following with their blend of absurd characters and lightning-q
 uick banter. After a whirlwind\, tour across Australia/New Zealand that ha
 d audiences roaring with laughter from Sydney to Perth and beyond\, this b
 eloved Irish comedy duo is embarking on a tour of Ireland with their new s
 how ‘’ Shortt Stuff’’.\n\nThe Shortt's conjure up a madcap world t
 hat’s part social commentary\, and all heart. Whether skewering small-to
 wn politics or turning family feuds into full-blown musical numbers\, thei
 r shows are as unpredictable as they are unforgettable. Now touring with t
 heir new live show\, “Shortt Stuff” the Shortt's are taking their come
 dy to theatres any venue daft enough to host them.
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SUMMARY:Shane Daniel Byrne: Baby This Time
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212
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CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Shane Daniel Byrne: Baby This Time\n\nIreland's megastar Shane
  Daniel Byrne is back.\n"He storms a room."- Tommy Tiernan.\nYou're invite
 d along to Shane for an hour of fast paced and heartfelt stand up comedy.\
 n\nAll his mates are having babies but Shane's just having the craic! Is t
 hat so wrong?\n\n'Baby This Time' is set to be Shane's most personal show 
 to date. A show about what makes a man who can't make a baby.\n\n"My favou
 rite new Irish comedian for Many Years" - David O' Doherty.\nTour Support\
 n\n“Shane Daniel Byrne is my favourite”\nIrish Examiner\n\nBroadway Wo
 rld\n⭐⭐⭐⭐\n“Superb as always”\n⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GCN Magazine
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SUMMARY:Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270214
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CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman\n\nIn her brand new sta
 nd up show\, one half of comedy duo DirtBirds\,  Sinéad Culbert explores
  the extreme dangers of growing up in the 80’s\, the pitfalls of parenti
 ng\, the myths about marriage and the genuine joy of not giving a shit !
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SUMMARY:Philo By Peter Sheridan
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTSTAMP:20260824T191438Z
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CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:Peter Sheridan’s latest play is a poignant and hilarious tal
 e of the lives of two women from very different backgrounds.\n\nPhilo is d
 yed in the wool inner city with a big personality and a big mouth to match
 . Sister Rosaleen\, her boss\, is a thoughtful woman who has embraced the 
 religious life in the wake of a failed relationship. On the face of it\, t
 hey seem like polar opposites. But they do share one thing. They are both 
 carrying secrets and they are both running from the past. And once the tru
 th of their former lives starts to reveal itself\, they find that they hav
 e much more in common than they ever thought possible. They are both deter
 mined not to be beaten down by the system and their cheerfulness in the fa
 ce of adversity shines through and brings this drama to a heart-warming an
 d unexpected resolution.\n\nJoe Duffy nominated Philo as his ‘cultural h
 ighlight’ of the year.\n\n’Neili Conroy is dazzling as the indomitable
  Philo. Go see\, please go see.’\n\nEmer O’Kelly\, Sunday Independent.
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SUMMARY:Souvenirs performed by Claire et Antho
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402
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CATEGORIES:dance,theater
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_9553" align="alignleft" width="277"] C
 lick on this image to view a short clip of the performance[/caption]\n\ndl
 r Mill Theatre proudly presents in Association with the French Embassy in
  Ireland \n\n We are thrilled to announce that the internationally accla
 imed French dance duo\, Claire et Antho\, will be joining us in 2027 in th
 eir acclaimed production “Souvenirs”. Their residency and performances
  will serve as the centrepiece of our celebrations for International Dance
  Day. \n\n This celebrated French performance duo blends dance\, shadow 
 play\, and visual illusion to tell deeply human stories. Their work poigna
 ntly portrays the quiet struggles of mental health: anxiety\, self-doubt\,
  emotional weight\, and the “shadows” we often hide. It shows the powe
 r of connection\, vulnerability\, and healing. Through striking imagery\, 
 they reveal that darkness and light coexist\, and that facing our inner ba
 ttles together brings strength and hope. \n\nBeautiful\, moving\, and uni
 versally relatable\, their production turns silent emotion into something 
 seen\, felt\, and understood. \n\n From our Artistic Director\, Michelle
  King: \n\n“Bringing artists of this calibre to our stage highlights 
 our commitment to dance as a vital art form. For our community in Dundrum 
 and across the locality\, dance is more than just movement\; it’s a la
 nguage we all understand\, a shared art form and expression of how we feel
  without even saying a word. By hosting Claire et Anthon and their product
 ion of Souvenirs\, we aim to inspire our local audience and welcome visito
 rs from beyond to experience the power of contemporary choreography as wel
 l as expanding our audience to wider communities. We are excited and grate
 ful to be working with the French Embassy in Ireland". \n\n Exceptional 
 Beauty\, rare poetry - ☆☆☆☆☆ \n\nPARIS PREMIÈRE \n\nDeeply m
 oving and beautiful - ☆☆☆☆☆ \n\nLA TERRASSE \n\nLove at first
  sight! - ☆☆☆☆☆ \n\nLA PROVENCE
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SUMMARY:Risteárd Cooper - Out of His Head
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270523
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CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:A spanking new solo comedy show bursting with razor sharp impr
 essions\, sketches and absurd imaginings from the co-creator of Après Mat
 ch. Cooper’s first live solo show takes on the heady subjects of the wor
 ld around us now\, then\, and in the future\, and draws no obvious conclus
 ions! Covering topics like what’s happening? Why is it happening? Where 
 did it all go wrong? And who cares? Featuring skits from the world of TV\,
  “Journalism”\, Politics\, The Arts\, Entertainment and Sport. Expect 
 a dizzying mix of various personalities in this unmissable show.\n\n16+
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SUMMARY:The Andrew Lloyd Webber Experience
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271011
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CATEGORIES:music,theater
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present this compelling Musical Theatre conc
 ert program designed\nfor audiences who appreciate the richness of musical
  theatre\, performed by\nacclaimed Irish artists. This performance for two
  voices (soprano and mezzo or tenor\nand soprano) solo instrument (Violin\
 , Cello or Trumpet) and piano offers a vibrant\njourney through iconic and
  emotionally powerful repertoire—anchored by the music\nof Andrew Lloyd 
 Webber\, and complemented by selections from Stephen Sondheim\,\nStephen S
 chwartz\, Leonard Bernstein and both vintage and contemporary musical\nthe
 atre works.\n\nThe program includes:\n● Highlights from The Phantom of t
 he Opera\, Evita\, and Cats\n● Excerpts from Bernstein West side Story a
 nd Schwartz’s Wicked.\n● Contemporary selections and other modern clas
 sics\n● Touches of earlier Broadway repertoire\, offering historical con
 text and contrast
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SUMMARY:Mary Coughlan
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271023
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CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:Mary is Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singer and “one 
 of our most openly raw performers” (Hotpress). In a career fast approach
 ing its 40th year\, she is about to enter its next\, exciting stage.  \n
 \nBorn in Shantalla\, Galway city\, Mary has made some of the most uncomp
 romising\, wholly personal\, and universal music by any Irish artist. Whi
 le her roots are in jazz and blues - Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith are a
 mong her inspirations - pop\, rock\, folk\, and chanson (Edith Piaf is als
 o a touchstone) influences also appear in her work. Now\, the next chapte
 r of her distinguished career finds her exploring a little known side of
  the music of Peggy Lee. \n\n To hear Mary sing\, is\, as Velvet Thunde
 r said\, “to be at the core of the human heart”. It was a voice whic
 h first came to wide attention in 1985\, when Mary burst onto the Irish mu
 sic scene with her debut album\, Tired and Emotional. That album led to a
 ppearances on The Late Late Show\, a hit single with ‘Delaney’s Gon
 e Back On The Wine’\, and tours of Britain\, Germany\, and Holland.
  \n\nShe followed that explosive release with Under The Influence (19
 87)\, Uncertain Pleasures (1990)\, and Sentimental Killer (1992)\, whi
 ch firmly established her reputation as an unflinchingly honest\, emotio
 nally raw vocalist\, never afraid to embrace the most difficult of subject
  matter in her work. \n\nAs The Irish News said\, she “doesn’t just
  take her audiences to church with her music\, she practically baptises th
 em with her passion and pain”. \n\nIt was the same in her 2009 autobio
 graphy\, Bloody Mary\, where she documented addiction problems\, relation
 ship troubles\, familial abuse\, career mismanagement\, suicide attempts\,
  and dark days spent confined to psychiatric wards. \n\nDespite the diffi
 culties she encountered\, the music kept coming with  Live In Galway
  (1996)\, After The Fall (1997)\, Mary Coughlan Sings Billie Holiday
  (2000)\, Long Honeymoon (2001)\, The House Of Ill Repute (2008)\, 
 best of set\, The Whole Affair (2012)\, released the same year she enjoy
 ed a sold out show at Sydney Opera House\, and Live & Kicking (2017). 
 \n\nMary is also no stranger to the big screen\, having appeared in two fi
 lms by acclaimed Irish director Neil Jordan - 1988’s High Spirits with
  Peter O Toole\, Daryl Hannah\, and Donal McCann\, and 2005’s Breakfast
  on Pluto with Cillian Murphy and Stephen Rea. \n\nMore recently\, theat
 re has become another stage for Mary’s talents. In 2019\, her early life
  was dramatised in Woman Undone\, a “profoundly moving\, brave\, and
  beautiful fusion of theatre\, music\, and dance” (Galway Advertiser)\,
  created by Mary and the award-winning Irish theatre company Brokentalker
 s\, in collaboration with Icelandic composer Valgeir Sigurdsson\, and move
 ment director Eddie Kaye. \n\nNow sober for close to 30 years\, the mothe
 r of five and grandmother of six\, reached new peaks as a performer and so
 ngwriter with her most recent album\, 2020’s acclaimed Life Stories. \
 n\nBy turns powerful\, swaggering\, sexy\, harrowingly raw\, and deeply ho
 nest\, Life Stories runs the full gamut of both music and emotions\, fro
 m cabaret (‘High Heel Boots’) to late night jazz balladry (‘Elbow D
 eep’\, ‘No Jericho ) to some of the most exuberant pop oriented s
 ongs Mary has yet recorded (‘Forward Bound’\, ‘Steps Forward’). 
 \n\nReleased via the artist’s own label\, Hail Mary Records\, it reached
  No 1 on iTunes and Amazon\; garnered five star reviews from Music Repub
 lic\, Get Ready To Rock\, and Musicriot.com. The Sunday Times Ireland
  said\, “rarely has an album referenced a life so pointedly”\, while
  The Daily Mail rightly said it was created by “a consummate talent at
  the top of her game”. \n\nTo cap it all\, in 2020\, Mary was presented
  with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the then Mayor of Galway\, Mike Cubb
 ard. \n\nNever one to sit still\, Mary is now planning her most ambitious
  project to date. While she has covered Billie Holiday\, Joy Division\, an
 d The Blue Nile in the past\, she intends to reimagine the album Peggy Lee
  made with the pioneering rock’n’roll songwriters Lieber and Stoller\,
  composers of such songs as ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’. \n
 \nThe album\, Mirrors\, described by Allmusic.com as “intelligent\, evo
 cative\, understated\, and mature”\, explored themes of murder\, madnes
 s\, despair\, longing\, and the rise of Fascism in the USA. Mary has been 
 eager to work on this project for many years\, but it was during lockdown 
 that the opportunity presented itself. This has led her to work with music
 ians and visual artists to create what will be an immersive\, multimedia\,
  experience. \n\nWhat a way for Mary to mark her oncoming fifth decade i
 n music.
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SUMMARY:Anne Gildea - You're Welcome
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271121
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CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:ANNE GILDEA – YOU’RE WELCOME\n\nShe’s back and raring to
  go. So come along for a night of pure entertainment and expect to laugh y
 ourself giddy at Anne’s unique take on everything under the sun and over
  the moon.\n\nFrom New York to Moate\, Anne Gildea has been making audienc
 es laugh for decades. Formerly as one of The Nualas\, most recently with h
 er hit shows Further Adventures in Womaning and How to Get the Menopause a
 nd Enjoy It. She is one of Ireland’s longest performing female comedians
 \, and up there with the tallest too.\n\n“Side-splittingly funny. ****
 ” Reviews Hub\n“Wackily original…must see!” The New York Times\n
 “World class.” The Sunday Times\, London\n“Genius. *****” The Scot
 sman\n\n16+
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