What’s On in the Dublin Docklands
What's happening in your area this February
Sean O Casey Community Center
Later in February, be sure to check out the Sean O Casey Community Center for a fun production!
Dick Whittington and his Cat: 22 & 23 February
Looking for some family entertainment and some good fun? Then be sure to check out Dick Whittington and his Cat at the Sean O Casey Community Center.
Enjoy this rock and roll panto filled with slapstick humor and colorful puppets. Everyone in your family will enjoy this stage production, filled with Welsh gold, fun songs and more!
Tickets for adults are €15, and €12 for kids.
For more information, visit Sean O’Casey Theatre’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/seanocaseytheatre/?eid=ARDNpm6OKXSq8T5AQdBj2vEqbUaiU_1l9jszId8mP6aDv3HdL5FAZrH0l4YcCi47rVvkrso0oi_n08Ce
Abbey Theatre
You’ll never be disappointed with the productions at the Abbey Theatre. Check out their current line up!
Backstage Tours: 1-31 January 2019
Have you ever wondered what it’s like backstage at the theatre? How does everything work? Where do they store sets, costumes, etc.? If you’ve always wanted a chance to see what’s happening backstage, then be sure to check out the Backstage Tours as the Abbey Theatre!
You’ll have a chance to take a tour behind-the-scenes to see how a theatre works. The tour includes getting a close up look at sets and designs for current productions, viewing the theatre’s extensive portrait collection, learning how a national theatre works and more! The tour will keep you captivated through four levels and does involve some stairs. If mobility is an issue, then be sure to let them know when booking—they will try to accommodate those with reduce mobility.
The tour will take you about 70-90 minutes as you start from the foyer. Tours are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you can’t get away from your daily schedule during the week, then check out the Saturday tour.
Ticket prices are €12, and advanced booking is recommended.
Tickets and additional information can be found here: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/backstage-tours/
The Ridleys: 15-26 January 2019
Looking for a thrill involving dark, complex minds and stories? Then be sure to check out these back-to-back monologues of Donny Stixx and Andrea, two young people with tragic tales.
The monologues are usually shown on separate nights, but now you can enjoy these dark tales one after the other on the same night! These 75-minute plays are directed by Karl Shiels.
First, you’ll enjoy the story with Donny Stixx. Stixx is a troubled, lonely teen whose mother withheld her love and ultimately took her own life. As a way to fit in and escape his troubled life, Donny performs magic tricks. The teen is finally driven to violent consequences by his own self-importance and ambition.
The story of Andrea has a similar dark, tragic theme; older men prey on the girl’s seeming vulnerability, not knowing Andrea will soon turn the tables and exploit them. Andrea ultimately is caught in a well of self-delusion with a tragic ending.
The cast includes Katie Honan (as Andrea) and Rex Ryan (as Donny).
Age note: this production is appropriate for people 16 years of age and up.
Tickets are from €13-€25 and the runtime is 2 hours and 50 minutes, including an interval.
Information, show times and tickets can be found here: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-ridleys/
Thomas Moore Reimagined: 1 February 2019
If you enjoy the poetry and lyrics of Thomas Moore, then step out for a wonderful night with the Moorings. The group’s music stays true to the words of Thomas Moore, while putting new tunes to the Moore’s traditional lines.
Interspersed between Moore’s “reimagined” tunes, you’ll enjoy music with a taste of Salsa, Jazz, and Eastern European influences, all reflecting a modern, international Ireland.
Singers featured include Simon Morgan, Lisa Lambe, Jack O’Rourke, Drazen Derek, Karl Nesbit, Martin Tourish, Cormac De Barra and Myles Drenna.
Ticket prices are from €25-€40.
Information on tickets and time can be found here: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/thomas-moore-reimagined/
The 24 Hour Plays Dublin: 3 February 2019
Back, for one night only, The 24 Hours Plays Dublin! If you’ve missed past performances, now’s your chance to see these unique plays and help the Dublin Youth Theatre at the same time.
A creative team of six playwrights, six directors and over 25 actors will write, rehearse and perform six plays within 24 hours. Top talent includes famous directors, stars of stage and screen, along with an outstanding production team to bring you a fantastic night of entertainment.
Tickets are from €45-€70, with performance starting at 7:30pm.
For ticket and other information: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/24-hour-plays-dublin/
3 Arena: Musical Performances
If you’re more in the mood for music to relieve the winter cold, then check out these performances!
Boyzone: The Farewell Tour: 24 January 2019
Boyzone has been together for 25 years and has brought joy and wonderful music to millions. They’re on the farewell trail to celebrate their 25th anniversary as a group and thank their loving, supportive fans.
During their performance, you’ll be able to hear tracks from their final album, “Thank You & Goodnight,” along with a special tribute to Stephen with a new song called “I Can Dream.”
Don’t miss out on BoyZone’s farewell performance!
Tickets are from €69.15-€80.14.
For more information, please visit: http://3arena.ie/artist/boyzone/2427
Ozzy Osbourne, with special guest Judas Priest: 24 January 2019
More into heavy metal? Then don’t miss this performance of Ozzy Osbourne, with special guest Judas Priest. You’re in for a rockin’ night of heavy metal tunes with this combination of musical acts! A wonderful way to warm up a long winter’s night!
Ozzy Osbourne is a legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who’s won several Grammies over his long, illustrious career. This is part of Osbourne’s farewell tour, after a career spanning over 50 years!
Don’t miss this historical performance!
Tickets are from €59 (including booking and fees).
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the site: http://3arena.ie/artist/ozzy-osbourne/2462
Board Gais Energy Theatre
Don’t forget to check out these productions at the Board Gais Engery Theathre!
Calendar Girls The Musical: 22 January 2019 – 2 February 2019
This wonderful, warm story by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is based on the true story of the calendar girls. These ladies decide to go to extreme lengths to help the husband of one of the ladies, after he’s been diagnosed with a tragic illness.
This warm, musical comedy is sure to tug at your heart strings as enjoy the performance!
The production stars: Fern Britton, Anna-Jane Casey, Sara Crowe, Karen Dunbar, Ruth Madoc, Rebecca Storm and Denise Welch.
Tickets start at €21.
For tickets and addition information, check out this site: http://bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/index.php/artist/calendar-girls-the-musical
We hope this entertainment lineup helps you find some fun ways to enjoy the theatre and wonderful music this spring!
