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"I was delighted to get involved in a project that understands that mix of the sweet, the dark, and the madness. Audiences will see a different side of me in this play." Pat Shortt speaks to the Irish Independent about ANIMALS, now running until 7 November 2026. www.independent.ie/entertainmen...

🗨️ The Dublin Story Grand Slam returns to Ireland's national theatre on 25 October. Hosted by Colm O'Regan, eight Story Slam Champions will return to compete for the title of GrandSlam Champion 2026 with new stories inspired by the theme, FEAR. Book now: https://bit.ly/4ytMNUp 🎨 Michelle Urban

“It's lively. It's so funny. It's deeply human” Director Claire O’Reilly and cast members Ghaliah Conroy and Oliver Flitcroft appeared on RTÉ Arena last night to discuss the world premiere production of visions, running from 2 October on the Peacock Stage ✨ Listen back: https://bit.ly/4iN6P7h

Discover Late Nights at the Abbey this autumn and winter with #DublinByDusk 💫 We are delighted to launch a series of late night events full of music, chats, and maybe even some dancing... Join us on 24 September for Party ANIMALS, an immersive evening of theatre and music: bit.ly/4yesSIW

Late Nights at the Abbey: Party ANIMALS - Abbey Theatre

In collaboration with Dublin by Dusk, the Abbey Theatre is delighted to launch a series of late night events full of music, chats, good fun and maybe even some dancing. Taking place the last Thursday ...

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✍️ Time To Write: October Edition! A free monthly gathering for playwrights and performance makers working on a writing project, we are delighted to be joined by Eoghan Quinn as our guest playwright for our next co-working day. Book your spot now: https://bit.ly/4eBkawR

Show Announcement 📣 The Abbey Theatre presents a Hatch Theatre Company production of Casual, written by Meadhbh McHugh and directed by Annabelle Comyn. Running from 28 November - 19 December 2026 on the Peacock Stage, tickets are now on sale: https://bit.ly/4xwSb7P 🎨 Gareth Jones

📣 The T. S. Eliot Estate and the Abbey Theatre present: The T. S. Eliot Lecture 2026 with Zadie Smith The eleventh lecture in a series inspired by T. S. Eliot’s impact on modern literature, this title of this year's lecture is Radical Intimacy: On Sally Rooney. Book now: https://bit.ly/3P2Rqho

The Abbey Theatre Archives 🎭 @abbeytheatre.bsky.social The Abbey Theatre marks 60 years in its current building, with archivist Mairéad Delaney leading a special presentation tracing the theatre's remarkable history from its founding to today. culturenight.ie/event/the-ab...

📣 #jobfairy 👉 Marketing Officer @abbeytheatre.bsky.social ▶Create and manage content for promotional campaigns for Abbey Theatre presentations and events, including festivals. More duties and job description below⤵ 📋 www.performingartsforum.ie/job/marketin... ⏰Closing Monday 21 September

Pat Shortt appeared on Newstalk Breakfast to chat all about his Abbey Theatre debut as the iconic Erskine Fogarty in ANIMALS. 📻 Coming to the Abbey Stage from 23 September, listen back to Pat's full interview now: https://bit.ly/4yA68mt 📸 Ste Murray

"A feast for all the senses...you can almost taste this show" Director Dan Colley and cast member Liz FitzGibbon joined Kathy Rose O'Brien on RTÉ Arena last night to discuss all things ANIMALS. 📻 Listen back to the full interview now: https://bit.ly/4rdubVF

Our 2027 line-up is here! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce shows for the full year ahead. Buckle up and let’s see what 2027 has in store 👇 https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/coming-up-in-2027/

Paul Mescal joined by Ciarán Hinds as further casting announced for Abbey Theatre and National Theatre of Great Britain co-production of Tom Murphy’s A Whistle in the Dark. Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin and set for the Abbey Stage in October 2027, read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4gJE3mv

Paul Mescal joined by Ciarán Hinds as further casting announced for Abbey Theatre and National Theatre of Great Britain co-production of Tom Murphy's A Whistle in the Dark - Abbey Theatre

Tickets will go on sale next year for Murphy's seminal Irish classic, set for the Abbey Stage in October 2027.

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📣 Come work at the National Theatre of Ireland! The Abbey Theatre are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Officer. Deadline for applications is Monday 21 September 2026. Full job spec and application details are available on our website: https://bit.ly/4yuSjpo 📸 The Boy (2025), Ros Kavanagh

For ANIMALS, Dan Colley adapted a selection of Blindboyboatclub’s short fiction for the stage. He talks us through the themes at the heart of ANIMALS, his approach to the work, the characters we’ll meet and what audiences can expect from the show. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cT5RT2 📸 Rich Davenport

#Shedinburgh Recap! As part of the #ShedOriginals initiative, we supported two theatre makers from our commissioning slate to present a work-in-progress at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe - and they're going to do it all over again in London this October! Book tickets: https://bit.ly/4cfUFQd

✨Everyone's favourite free co-working opportunity returns on September 7! We're delighted to be joined by Samuel Yakura for Time To Write next month. ✍️ Free registration for September's writing session is now open: https://bit.ly/4eBkawR

Blindboys 2026/27 live tour. London, Glasgow, Brisbane and Perth SOLD OUT. Sydney Opera House, last tickets. Blindboys play, “Animals” will get its world premiere in The Abbey Theatre this September

@abbeytheatre.bsky.social I saw Ursula Rani Sarma’s A GHOST IN THE THROAT at #Shedinburgh this week and was absolutely blown away by how beautifully writing & singing intertwined. Sheer poetry. Thank you. Send Ursula love & applause (I dramaturged her play commission The Dark Things long ago)

To celebrate #CultureNight 2026, join us for a dive into the Abbey Theatre Archives 🔎 📅 Friday 18 September ⏰ 4 & 5PM 🎟️ Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/culture-night-2/

📣 Spread the news! We're hiring a Casting and Producing Assistant The Abbey Theatre requires an interim Casting and Producing Assistant for 12 months. The role will support the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the Casting Office and the Producing Department. https://bit.ly/3TPmZCC

🎭 Caitríona and Marina on Arena, discussing all things Mirandolina. Writer Marina Carr and director Caitríona McLaughlin appeared on RTÉ Arena last night to speak about bringing an Italian classic to Irish audiences this August. 📻 Listen back: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22633221/

📣 Time To Write, now open for bookings! A free monthly gathering for playwrights and performance makers working on a writing project, Time To Write returns on August 10 with guest playwright Emmet Kirwan. ✍️Book your free spot now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/time-to-write/

Four weeks. Six women. One last Christmas together. Introducing The Magnificent by Erica Murray, coming to the Abbey Stage as part of our 2026 winter offering. Directed by Joe Dowling, The Magnificent is a warm, witty and deeply human new play about compassion, care and the meaning of home.

🤩 one week left with this hilarious bunch With a sharp feminist wink to the past and notions aplenty, The Whiteheaded Boy runs on the Abbey Stage until 25 July. ⭐Don't miss the show of the summer, book now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-whiteheaded-boy/

📣 One week left to apply! We're thrilled to announce a series of general auditions for professional actors to be held in Dublin, Belfast, Galway and Cork from 10– 24 August 2026. 🎭For more information and to apply, visit our website: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/auditionsnationwide

📣 Introducing the cast and creative team of visions! Lyrical, bold and timely, visions is a sweeping world premiere play written by Eoghan Quinn and directed by Claire O’Reilly. Discover more about this production: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/visions/

🤩 Two weeks left to see our starry revival of #TheWhiteheadedBoy! An anarchic family comedy full of notions, curtain-twitching and youthful punk energy, The Whiteheaded Boy runs on the Abbey Stage until 25 July: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-whiteheaded-boy/

Your old mate is doing the Dublin debut of his new show at the actual Abbey Theatre on Sept 6th! It’s part of the Dublin Fringe. Tickets just gone on sale here: www.fringefest.com/festival/wha...