THEATRE | 20 – 23 Mar
Lost And Found
Inchicore College of Further Education
Boys’ School
Lost and Found is a re framing of the story of the highwayman MacHeath, and his gang of men, Peachum the Thieftaker, his daughter Polly and all the murky underworld of London. With live music and including the songs of Kurt Weill.
THEATRE | 22 + 23 Mar
Making A Show of Myself
Mary Kate O’Flanagan
Main Space
Back by popular demand, following a sellout run in November/December 2023, An Irish raconteur shares the most ridiculous, embarrassing, hilarious and tragic episodes of her life, showing there’s a story in every stumble – and a little magic in every story.
LIVE MUSIC | 24 Mar
John Doherty
Boys’ School
Donegal singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, John Doherty, first entered the Irish music scene as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the band, Little Hours. He is now releasing brand new music as a solo artist. Doherty, celebrated for his distinctive voice and profound song writing, brings his new show to Smock Alley.
Having graced stages across Ireland, the UK, and Europe alongside industry giants like James Bay, Kodaline, Gavin James, Seal, and Birdy, John Doherty is no stranger to the spotlight. Now, with his solo venture, he is poised to embark on a new chapter.
MUSIC | 28 Mar
Travesía | Journey
Instituto Cervantes Dublin
Main Space
Instituto Cervantes Dublin presents a concert with Spanish artist Martirio, accompanied by the talented guitarist Raúl Rodríguez.
The artists will explore the songs that have shaped their artistic journey, enriched by Rodríguez’s arrangements.United by their passion for popular music and its fusion with flamenco, they create a unique musical language, blending original compositions with interpretations of classic tunes.
THEATRE | 10 – 13 Apr
SUZY STORCK
Cathal Cleary Theatre
Boys’ School
Another unbearably hot evening. It’s 8.45pm. Suzy Storck sits by the window.
A glass of wine. A bottle. Three bottles.
The Irish Premiere of Magali Mougel’s modern day classic is an unflinching dissection of domestic abuse and motherhood.
THEATRE | 13 Apr
Pottervision: Secret in the Chamber
Lukas Kirkby and Tom Lawrinson
Main Space
The Potter parody show is back with a brand-new show, now celebrating the ridiculousness of the second Potter film. The Pottervision boys take you on a Ford Anglia ride through the Chamber of Secrets with new characters, new sketches and the same old Pottervision madness.
“Great comedic timing and an ability to connect with the audience that other companies can only dream of.” – Broadway Baby
“Big laughs and a fabulous finale.” – Squirrel Comedy
“A fun ride not to be missed.” – The National Student
THEATRE / COMEDY / CLOWN | 15 – 20 Apr
Bunny Bunny
Nora Kelly Lester
Boys’ School
Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Bunny. Men, money, motherhood, sex, politics, competition, the world. What’s it all about? Poor Bunny, she doesn’t know whether she’s coming or going… or does she know exactly what she’s doing?
Developed at the Scene + Heard Festival
THEATRE | 3 + 4 May
The Good Women
Good Women Arts LTD
Boys’ School
It’s the 1960s, the world is changing. Protesters take the streets, hippies celebrate free love, and a young band called “The Beatles” is rising to fame. Not in conservative Switzerland, where women did not even get the vote until the 1971.
Bette, star of a regional TV cooking show, and Trudy, a housewife with an alcohol problem and an obsession for Bette’s show, are about to change that – and question their life choices, sexualities and what it means to be a good woman in the process.
MUSIC | 11 May
Night At The Harem
Yalla Bellydance Dublin
Main Space
Immerse yourself in the allure of swirling veils, captivating melodies, and mesmerizing movements that will transport you to a magical realm. From sensual solos to dynamic group routines, “Night at the Harem” guarantees a night of entertainment that will leave you breathless and craving more.
THEATRE | 17 – 18 May
Exhibition
Two Rooks Mate
Boys’ School
A successful artist who has made “art out of her pain” is about to unveil her newest and boldest work to date, but before she does, she brings together her estranged siblings for a sneak peak of the exhibit. What ensues is an utterly dysfunctional but healing get-together.
THEATRE | 21 – 25 May
New Era, New Éire
BoyFace & Standard Practice Productions
Boys’ School
Set in a working-class suburb of south Dublin, the play centres around JT O’Brien and his father Stephen “Buzzer” O’Brien as they deal with the recent death of JT’s mother Marie. A blackly comic look at how men grieve, New Era, New Éire is a play about change and memory that touches upon more serious issues in Iife such as grief, alcoholism and mental health challenges.
THEATRE / COMEDY| 28 May – 1 Jun
Just a Minute
Conor Murray
Boys’ School
Alienated, delusional, and with a monumental crush on the straight boy in the office, our intern is the ultimate corporate flop. Join him for one life-changing day as he attempts to suppress his queerness and rise through the ranks at the Greenwich Meantime Museum.
COMEDY | 13 July
Hearthfire Tales Live
Hearthfire Tales
Main Space
Dungeons and Dragons on the Live stage!
Join Hearthfire Tales as they once again take to the Smock Alley Stage with a Semi-Improvised Fantasy adventure where both dice and audience help to tell the story! No gaming experience necessary, come along and watch the adventure unfold before your eyes!