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Let Me In

2 - 10 Oct

Let Me In

2 - 10 Oct
What's on
at smock alley theatre
16 - 19 Sep
BUTCH

What is a butch lesbian? What do they look like? Why do they love Subarus so much?
Worry not, YD is here to answer all.

Watch her record her latest and greatest video essay, tracing the history of gender non-conformity and highlighting notable gender-benders of the past as she goes.

As part of Dublin Fringe Festival

16 - 19 Sep
GRETEL

Hansel and Gretel, reimagined for the concrete jungle.

Homes don’t hold. Rules don’t always stick. A sofa appears. A bag must be carried. Two young people navigate a city where survival is learned and protection isn’t guaranteed.

As part of Dublin Fringe Festival

17 - 19 Sep
Johnny Hollywood

What do cult classics, family favourites and action-packed thrillers have in common? They all need a John Spillane makeover.
Dublin Fringe Festival award winner John Spillane is remaking his favourite films… and casting himself in the lead!

As part of Dublin Fringe Festival

24 - 26 Sep
The Horse of Jenin

The Horse of Jenin tells a universal story of resilience and imagination. This show combines storytelling, mask and stand-up comedy to explore the everyday life of a boy growing up in Jenin in Occupied Palestine, who, like every child in the world, just wants to play and have fun.

As part of Dublin Theatre Festival

2 - 10 Oct
Let Me In

Lola is a firefighter – in every part of her life. The city is on fire and Lola needs rest, but it’s almost Seán’s birthday and his friends are coming over. Let Me In is a new play by Esosa Ighodaro set in contemporary Ireland – where welcome is offered but belonging is negotiated daily. Told through warmth and humour, with a creeping sense of inevitability.

As part of Dublin Theatre Festival

13 – 17, 19 – 24 Oct
The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

Look beyond the headlines to reveal the human story behind David Ervine’s transformation. It explores how conflict, years in prison, education, conviction and language shaped a life, and how one man’s thinking developed during a period of profound political and social change.

14 + 15 Oct
Remember That Time? A Musical

After a breakup, a heartbroken musician returns to her native Dublin after 25 years away to reclaim her identity and passion for life. A humorous, deeply personal and moving story, with original songs woven throughout.

25 + 26 Oct
Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

After sold-out performances earlier this year, Awkward Prods are bringing Diana BACK to Smock Alley Theatre due to exceptional demand, as the multi-award-winning, Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show takes the main stage.

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About Us

history

Smock Alley Theatre lies in an unassuming part of Dublin city. Nestled on the banks of the River Liffey, you would be forgiven for thinking it a quiet little building. Originally built in 1662, The Theatre Royal at Smock Alley gave the world the plays of George Farquhar (The Recruiting Officer), Oliver Goldsmith (She Stoops to Conquer) and Richard Brinsley Sheridan (The Rivals). 300 people attended the theatre each night, seven days a week to be enthralled, entertained and enlightened by actors, acrobats, dancers, musicians and trapeze artists. Now, 350 years after it was first built, the theatre has been carefully and lovingly restored to become Dublin’s Oldest Newest Theatre. It is now once again a bustling hub of theatre, song, dance, art and creativity.

Dublin Municipal Theatre at Smock Alley

In 2025, Smock Alley Theatre became Dublin Municipal Theatre (DMT) at Smock Alley.

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