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‘This is a dance inspired by running, it’s not political, it’s not about war, it’s just about running’. In Cloud Study, we track two lives as they race though time and memory to represent a journey home. This acclaimed modern dance…

The New Irish Playbook/Joe O'Neill, written and directed by Joe O’Neill is a series of short plays that narrate the trials and challenges of everyday life, tinged with strokes of lightness and humour. O’Neill has been writing for just a…

Brewgooder launched in early 2016 with CEO and serial social entrepreneur Alan Mahon at its helm. The craft beer company is unique in that 100% of its profits are donated to clean water charities working in developing countries. The…

Each time I enter into the world of Collapsing Horse, it feels like I’m attending a class on ‘How to Make Exciting Theatre’. The Water Orchard, written by Eoghan Quinn is the latest exciting addition to the theatre company’s repertoire.…

Let’s wander into a parallel universe. The Great Vintage of 78’ is a distant memory for batty aristocrat Old Madeline, owner of what was once a great estate and Water Orchard. Madeline’s home is crumbling around her, and she is broke. But…

Private Peaceful is a play about a young soldier looking back at the events of his short life as he awaits execution. The play has been adapted and directed by Simon Reade, from the book by Michael Morpurgo, renowned writer of ‘War Horse’.…

The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin is currently showing a production of The Weir. Written by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson in 1997, The Weir won the Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle and Olivier awards for Best New Play when it was first…

Youth Theatre Ireland: Inspiring active citizens The importance of creating safe spaces for young people has never been more pertinent. In early February, statistics were released by the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre…

The Wolf and Peter, the critically acclaimed show by Cois Céim contemporary dance theatre, is a stunning re-imagining of Provokiev’s classic children’s tale. The Dublin based dance theatre has scooped out the best pieces of an old story,…

We started a debate, and we voted. Things are different now. We have made history. That’s what the Irish political class would have us believe. It’s a nice story, right? Everything tied up nicely in the end, like a well heeled shoe. Gays…