THEATRE | 28 Apr – 9 May
Sorry You Felt That Way
Well Played
Boys’ School
Emma met Adam in a Tesco at a strange time in her life. After six months of romance and joy she decides to move out of her mouldy box room and into his apartment. Things are looking up for Emma.
But on her first night in her new home Adam’s ex-girlfriend is waiting for her in the sitting room and she no longer feels safe.
Music | 16 May
Entr’acte Summer Concert
Entr’acte Musical Theatre and Drama Society
Main Space
Entr’acte is delighted to present their fourth annual summer concert, staging this show in Smock Alley for the first time. The matinée and evening shows will feature a programme of musical theatre and other favourites performed by the Entr’acte choirs and orchestra.
Theatre | 19 – 23 May
Debut One Act Festival
Dublin Youth Theatre
Boys’ School
Our brand new members are excited to share their first ever performance with Dublin Youth Theatre in this Debut One Act Festival. The three one act plays in the festival are: ‘The IT’ by Vivienne Franzmann, ‘Ivan and the Dogs’ by Hattie Naylor, and ‘Scraps’ devised by the company with Fionntán Larney.
Theatre | 21 May
Shock Therapy
Laylah Beattie
Main Space
After Laylah had spent her whole life defying those who told her her existence was wrong, she was shocked to develop severe depression at age 18. Ending up in a psychiatric hospital 4 times in a short space of time, she had to process the damage that growing up visibly queer had afflicted on her.
TALK | 22 May
Murder: Staged
Crime Viral
Main Space
Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder – are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find out!
THEATRE | 23 May
Na Drini Cuprija
Antonella Hamilton
Main Space
On the banks of the timeless Drina River, where cultures meet and histories collide, stands a bridge that has witnessed centuries of love, loss, and survival.
Spanning generations, this powerful story follows the lives of those who pass over it—lovers separated by war, families torn between identities, and strangers bound by fate. As the world changes around them, the bridge remains, silently holding the memories of everything that came before.
Please note, this show will be performed in Serbian.
THEATRE | 28 – 30 May
The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here))
Awkward Productions & King’s Head Theatre Productions, in association with Daddy’s Money
Main Space
In New York City, baker Aaron Butcher is butchering his career as a family baker. Maybe a commission in the non-location-specific country of Swedonia will fix his problems… Following the sold-out, award-winning shows Gwyneth Goes Skiing and Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, Awkward Productions are back with a brand new show, bringing all their Hallmarks together in the signature awkwardprods way – queer, chaotic, comedic and heartfelt.
THEATRE / COMEDY | 31 May – 2 Jun
Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story
Awkward Productions
Main Space
After a sold-out run in The Boys’ School, Awkward Prods are bringing Diana BACK to Smock Alley Theatre due to exceptional demand, and this time the multi-award-winning, Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show takes the main stage.
Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know this story of Diana? We very much doubt it. Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life.
COMEDY / DRAG | 12 + 13 Jun
Diary Of A Dublin Drag Diva
Davina Devine
Main Space
Have you ever wanted to read a drag queen’s diary?
Of course you have, you nosey b*tch.
Join Drag Legend Davina Devine on a glitter-soaked, high-heeled rollercoaster through her life and legacy. With razor-sharp wit, outrageous stories, and a whole lot of heart, Davina takes audiences behind the lashes and into her world, from the club to the main stage.
ON SALE MON 11 MAY
THEATRE | 15 – 20 Jun
Stories From Dubliners
Volta Theatre Company
Boys’ School
Back by popular demand, Volta’s critically-acclaimed Counterparts & A Little Cloud has been expanded to include adaptations of three stories from Joyce’s debut work: Two Gallants, A Little Cloud, and Counterparts. At once funny and tragic, Joyce’s tales are populated with an array of colourful characters who remain entirely contemporary, despite the bowler hats and Edwardian collars.
THEATRE | 24 – 26 Jun
The Dolldrums
Jaxbanded Theatre
Boys’ School
Lily Burke will do anything to be a real girl. Even if it kills her.
The Dolldrums is a modern parable about the truths we deny and the perceptions we embrace. No matter how far we run from ourselves, we can never escape who we truly are.
ON SALE MON 11 MAY
COMEDY | 3 Jul
Big Grande with support from Tiny
Mark Cantan
Main Space
Big Grande are one of the best and biggest improv groups in LA and they’re here to do their first ever show in Ireland. Together they make the hugely popular podcast The Teacher’s Lounge, as well as many individual appearances on Comedy Bang Bang and their separate podcasts: You’re the Man Now Dog and The Brett DeMott Show.
Tiny are one of Ireland’s premiere improv groups. They’re delighted to be playing support to improv legends Big Grande.