Pavilion Theatre Autumn/Winter 2025 Brochure

AU T UMN/ WINTER

2025

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Executive Director’s Farewell This is my final programme (of 38) for Pavilion Theatre, a journey that began in July 2011 when I joined as Director.

From the outset, my ambition was to put Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, firmly back on the map and see it regarded among the best theatres in Ireland. I believed the programme should drive the profile of the theatre, never any one individual. The goal was to try and secure and promote the best art, build large and loyal audiences, and thanks in large part to the vision and commitment of Ronan Fingleton, Pavilion’s Technical Director, nurture a space that could be enjoyed through to the next generation.

Pavilion Theatre has a long and rich history, and I’ve done my best to advocate for it.

For the artists, producers, companies, and partners, by helping deliver strong, engaged audiences for their work; for the audiences, by ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience; and for the staff, by fostering a positive culture and an inspiring place to work.

The most fulfilling aspect of this role, creatively, was the opportunity to programme across the genres, curating a vibrant offering that balanced artistic quality with broad appeal. I’ve often heard it said that Pavilion has “great audiences.” It certainly does — and I want to thank everyone who supports the theatre. Long may that continue to grow and thrive.

To all my colleagues, past and present — thank you. It’s always been a team effort, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. I also want to acknowledge our volunteers and board members, who have so generously given their time. And a special thank you to Ned Sullivan and Enda Cunningham, for their consistent support, guidance, and encouragement over the years.

Hugh Murray Executive Director

Autumn/Winter 2025 September Thu 4 & The Empty Nest by Oisín Fri 5 Sep Flores Sweeney Sat 6 Sep The Good Crank with

Rose Henderson Sat 6 Sep National Theatre Live: Fleabag Sun 7 Sep Shay Mouse by Pat McCabe Mon 8 Sep The Phoenician Scheme Wed 10 Jarlath Regan Fri 12 Sep Sat 13 Sep Route 66 Big Band Sun 14 Sep John O’Conor Mon 15 Sep From Hilde, With Love Wed 17 Sep Jilly Morgan’s Birthday

Party by Liam McCarthy Thu 18 Sep Séamus & Caoimhe

Uí Fhlatharta and Ryan Molloy Fri 19 Sep Culture Night 2025 Sat 20 Sep The Sound of Music 60th Anniversary Sun 21 Sep Susan O’Neill Mon 22 Sep The Ballad of Wallis Island Wed 24 Sep Dublin Theatre Festival: - Sun 5 Oct The Sound Inside by

Adam Rapp Mon 29 Sep Dreams

October Mon 6 Oct Sorry, Baby Tue 7 Oct An Evening with

Marie Cassidy Wed 8 Oct Nollaig Casey, Niall

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COLOUR GUIDE

THEATRE

MUSIC

DANCE

Thu 9 Oct

Fri 10 Oct Sat 11 Oct Sun 12 Oct Sun 12 Oct Mon 13 Oct Tue 14 Oct Wed 15 Oct Thu 16 Oct Fri 17 & Sat 18 Oct Sun 19 Oct Mon 20 Oct Tue 21 & Wed 22 Oct Thu 23 Oct Fri 24 Oct

Sat 25 Oct

Sun 26 Oct Mon 27 Oct Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct Thu 30 Oct

Fri 31 Oct

RTÉ Arena: The Poems of Seamus Heaney The Royal Opera: Tosca Jacqueline Wilson Chad Lawson: Breathe Radiohead x Nosferatu Young Mothers Albert Lee Strange, but TRUE CRIME Something About George Faith Healer

by Brian Friel Chris Smither Christy Soho Theatre: My English Persian Kitchen Daniel Herskedal Trio RTÉ Arena: Short Story Competition Glasshouse perform Jóhann Jóhannsson Daughters of Jerusalem Deaf Mary Gauthier It’s Wine O’Clock with Norma Sheahan The Dolan Family

November Sat 1 & Sun 2 Nov Mon 3 Nov Tue 4 Nov

Wed 5 Nov

Fri 7 Nov

CINEMA

The Fureys Friendship Stuart Maconie & Nothing Is Real: A Beatles Podcast National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession Niall Breslin

LITERARY

COMEDY

Calendar of Events Sat 8 Nov The White Horse

Guitar Club Mon 10 Nov Late Shift Wed 12 St Patrick’s Dramatic Sat 15 Nov Society: The Mirror

Crack’d by Agatha Christie Sun 16 & Manchán Magan: Sun 30 Nov Arán & Im Mon 17 Nov The Kingdom Tue 18 & ABBA Forever Wed 19 Nov Thu 20 Nov Tony Christie Fri 21 Nov Altan Sat 22 Nov John Spillane Sun 23 Nov Iarla Ó Lionáird, Cormac

McCarthy & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh Mon 24 Nov Dying Tue 25 Nov Emmanuel Ceysson with

Sarah Shine Wed 26 Nov Niklas Paschburg Thu 27 Nov Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio Fri 28 Nov Cash Returns Sat 29 Nov Tom Dunne, Fiachna Ó & Sat 6 Dec Braonáin & Alan Connor

December Mon 1 Dec Misericordia Tue 2 Fascinating Aïda Thu 4 Dec Fri 5 Dec Olivia Belli Sun 7 Dec The Royal Ballet: Cinderella Sun 7 Dec National Theatre Live:

Inter Alia Mon 8 Dec Good One Wed 10 Dec Phil Coulter Thu 11 Dec Dublin Gospel Choir TALKS

COMMUNITY

FAMILY/SCHOOLS

Fri 12 Dec Sat 13 Dec Sun 14 Dec Mon 15 Dec Thu 18 Dec

Fri 19 Dec Sat 20 Dec Sun 21 Dec Tue 16 Sun 28 Dec Wed 31 Dec Sun 4 Jan

Andrea Vanzo Eimear Quinn Ye Vagabonds The Marching Band The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker It’s a Wonderful Life Elf Home Alone Julia Donaldson’s The Smeds and the Smoos There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show

Spring 2026 Wed 14 Jan Foster & Allen Thu 15 & Deirdre O’Kane Fri 16 Jan Sun 18 Jan The Speks Fri 30 Jan Neil Delamere Thu 12 Tom Crean: Antarctic Sun 15 Feb Explorer Thu 18, Sat 21 Irish National Opera: & Sun 22 Feb The Cunning Little Vixen Wed 25 Eddi Reader Fri 27 Feb Sat 1 Mar Reeling in the Showband Years Thu 5 & Jason Byrne Fri 6 Mar Wed 11 Mar Give My Head Peace Fri 13 & Jack L Sat 14 Mar Sun 15 Mar Sharon Shannon Wed 13 & My Leonard Cohen Thu 14 May Fri 15 May Tom Waits for No Man

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MONDAY NIGHT CINEMA PRESENTS

MONDAY

NIGHT

Love film? Get a great deal with our MONDAY NIGHT CINEMA SEASON TICKET For just €127.50 (incl. booking fee), this season ticket guarantees you entry to 15 weeks of Monday Night Cinema this season. That’s just €8.50 per film! For more information or to buy your season ticket, visit paviliontheatre.ie or call us on (01) 231 2929

CINEMA

The Phoenician Scheme

★★★★★ “A complete delight” The Telegraph

Palme d’Or Nominee, Cannes Film Festival 2025

Please Note: season ticket available to purchase until Mon 29 Sep. Special screenings not included in season ticket. All screenings are subject to licence/change.

Mon 8 Sep, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available English | Cert: 12A | 2025 | 101mins

Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel) returns with his latest cinematic confectionery - here tackling the espionage thriller with wit, visual invention and some surprising emotional stakes. After surviving an assassination attempt, businessman Zsa-Zsa Korda realises he can’t outrun his enemies forever… With a star-filled ensemble cast led by a delightfully wry Benicio del Toro, the film also WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO DÚN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL features Mia Threapleton in her first leading role.

From Hilde, With Love

Mon 15 Sep, 5pm & 8pm

(In Liebe, Eure Hilde)

€9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available

Golden Bear Nominee, Berlin Film Festival 2024

German | Cert: 15A | 2024 | 125mins

★★★★½ “Powerful” The Irish Times

Berlin, 1942. Hilde (Liv Lisa Fries) and Hans (Johannes Hegemann), both German resistance fighters with the Red Orchestra anti-fascist group, fall madly in love and must navigate the birth of their child while under arrest by the Gestapo. Based on the stirring true story of Hilde and Hans Coppi, both executed in Berlin-Plötzensee prison, Andreas Dresen’s film is a detailed and emotionally resonant biopic.

The Ballad of Wallis Island

★★★★ “A wonderful rom-com” The Times ★★★★ “Funny [and] melancholy” The Guardian

Mon 22 Sep, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available English | Cert: PG | 2025 | 100mins

Musician Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden) made his name in a popular folk duo with former romantic partner Nell Mortimer (Carey Mulligan). Now a struggling solo artist, Herb accepts a lucrative offer from eccentric lottery winner Charles Heath (Tim Key) to perform a private gig on a remote island – including an unexpected reunion with Nell.

Mixing humour and poignant character work, this film is a winning crowd-pleaser.

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Monday Night Cinema – Season Ticket Available

Dreams (Drømmer)

★★★★ “Intimate” The Irish Times

Golden Bear, Berlin Film Festival 2025

Mon 29 Sep, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available Norwegian | Cert: 15A | 2024 | 111mins

Johanne, 17, becomes infatuated with her charismatic French teacher, exploring her confusing feelings by writing them down as a novella. When Johanne’s protective mother and more liberal grandmother read the manuscript, the three generations of women each contemplate their hopes, dreams and sexuality. Like the other two entries in Dag Johan Haugerud’s Oslo Stories trilogy, Dreams is an elegant and nuanced exploration of intimate thoughts and emotions.

Sorry, Baby

★★★★★ “Captivating comedy-drama” Time Out Caméra d’Or Nominee, Cannes Film Festival 2025

Mon 6 Oct, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available English | Cert: 15A | 2025 | 104mins

When old college roommates Agnes (writer-director Eva Victor) and Lydie (Naomi Ackie) reunite for a short break, it’s a joyous occasion — but Lydie is also one of the only people Agnes can speak to about her past trauma. Sorry, Baby pulls off an impressive balancing act: candidly dealing with the trauma of sexual assault while also proving a warm and funny portrayal of companionship, kindness and survival.

Young Mothers (Jeunes mères) Mon 13 Oct, 5pm & 8pm

★★★★★ “Outstanding… poignant” The Guardian Best Screenplay, Cannes Film Festival 2025

€9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available French | Cert: Club | 2025 | 105mins

Jessica, Perla, Julie, Ariane and Naïma are housed in a shelter for young mothers in Belgium. The intersecting lives of these five teenagers hoping for a better life for themselves and their babies forms the subject of this beautiful and poetic film from the Dardenne Brothers (Two Days, One Night). A true-to-life portrait of the struggles faced by these young women living on or near the margins of society.

Christy

★★★★ “Moving and funny” The Guardian

“[A] crowdpleaser” Variety

Mon 20 Oct, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available English | Cert: 15A | 2025 | 94mins

Brendan Canty’s debut feature is a love letter to his native Cork, with flashes of pure joy and fun that break through its bleaker moments. When 17-year-old Christy is kicked out of his foster home, he is released into the care of his half-brother Shane in Knocknaheeny. Slowly, the local community start to connect with troubled Christy, helping him finally feel like he may have found somewhere to call home.

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Monday Night Cinema – Season Ticket Available

Deaf (Sorda)

★★★★ “Truthful, meticulous” El Mundo

Audience Award, Berlin Film Festival 2025

Mon 27 Oct, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available Spanish | Cert: 15A | 2025 | 99mins

Eva Libertad’s debut feature is a tender, moving and brilliantly acted drama. Ángela, a deaf woman, and Héctor, her hearing partner, are in a loving, solid relationship.

They use sign language and lip reading to communicate.

When their first daughter, Ona, is born, it is revealed she can hear - forcing Ángela to come to terms with raising a daughter who may not share her experience of the world.

Friendship

★★★★“Hilarious” The Times ★★★★ “Funny” The Irish Times

Mon 3 Nov, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available English | Cert: 15A | 2025 | 99mins

Debut feature director Andrew DeYoung’s deliciously dark comedy is an absurd and captivating portrait of a modern male friendship gone wrong, centred around cult comedian Tim Robinson’s gloriously unhinged lead performance as the hapless Craig. Craig’s attempts to befriend charismatic new neighbour Austin (Paul Rudd) grow increasingly desperate, much to the horror of his wife (Kate Mara), in this wild, silly ride that will have you both cringing and laughing out loud.

Late Shift (Heldin)

★★★★ “Wrenching” The Irish Times ★★★★ “[A] must-see” RTÉ

Mon 10 Nov, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available German | Cert: 12A | 2025 | 91mins

Leonie Benesch (The Teachers’ Lounge) gives a stellar performance in Petra Volpe’s (The Divine Order) new film. Nurse Floria clocks in for a late shift in a busy but understaffed ward. As the evening wears on the pressure begins to get to Floria — and a simple but potentially grave error pushes her over the edge. This is a tense, grounded and compassionate look at the reality of modern nursing.

The Kingdom (Le Royaume)

Mon 17 Nov, 5pm & 8pm

★★★★ “Reinvigorates the Mafia movie” The Irish Times €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available ★★★★ “Absorbing mob drama” The Guardian

French & Corsican | Cert: 15A | 2025 | 111mins

Corsica, 1995: 15-year-old Lesia seems like any regular teenager. However, Pierre-Paul, the father she adores but only sees occasionally, is actually the head of one of the island’s mobs and a long-time fugitive. When violence escalates over her summer break from school, the reality and horrors of her father’s world are finally fully revealed to Lesia. The Kingdom offers a grippingly authentic depiction of organised crime from Corsican native Julien Colonna.

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Monday Night Cinema – Season Ticket Available

Dying (Sterben)

★★★★★ “A miracle” Irish Independent

Silver Bear, Berlin Film Festival 2024

Mon 24 Nov, 3.30pm & 7.30pm (note earlier start times) €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available German | Cert: 16 | 2024 | 182mins

Matthias Glasner’s captivating new film is an epic drama about a broken family. Older couple Lissy and Gerd are nearing the end of their lives. Talented conductor son Tom is struggling with both his career and increasingly messy personal life, while self-destructive daughter Ellen is caught up in a doomed affair. Dying explores mortality and the tribulations of modern life in surprising yet rewarding ways.

Content advisory: Strong scenes of a sexual nature including male and female nudity.

Strong language and occasional strong violence with bloody injury detail. Mature themes.

Misericordia (Miséricorde)

★★★★ “Simmers with tension” Irish Independent

8 Nominations incl. Best Film, César Awards 2025

Mon 1 Dec, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available French | Cert: Club | 2024 | 102mins

Alain Guiraudie (Stranger by the Lake) builds a familiar thriller premise and turns it on its head with dark comedy and twists. When his former boss dies, Jérémie returns to the village where he spent his teenage years to attend the funeral. Old tensions reignite, and soon an act of spontaneous violence leads to lies, deception and wilful ignorance. A rich and tricksy film loaded with simmering sexuality and playful social satire

Good One

★★★★★ “A stunning debut” Financial Times

Caméra d’Or Nominee, Cannes Film Festival 2024

Mon 8 Dec, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available English | Cert: Club | 2024 | 89mins

This highly accomplished debut feature from American writer-director India Donaldson is a modern indie gem.

Sam, 17, heads off on a Catskills camping trip with her father Chris and his best friend Matt. After initially enjoying the strenuous but fun hike, Sam’s perspective shifts as the two men’s frustrations with life and relationships come to the fore by the nightly campfire. An elegantly-crafted character study that unearths some difficult, unspoken truths.

The Marching Band

★★★★ “Bittersweet [and] feelgood” Financial Time

7 Nominations incl. Best Film, César Awards 2025

Mon 15 Dec, 5pm & 8pm €9/8 (+ booking fee) | Season Ticket Available French | Cert: 12A | 2024 | 103mins

A French comedy-drama that’s as funny as it is heartwarming.

Thibaut, a successful conductor recently diagnosed with leukaemia, discovers he was actually adopted as a child.

When he meets his secret biological brother, cafeteria worker Jimmy, the two discover a shared passion for music, and Jimmy’s workplace just so happens to have a marching band… Boasting a pair of charismatic leading performances, director Emmanuel Courcol’s new film is a real winner.

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EVENT CINEMA & SPECIAL SCREENINGS

In addition to our regular Monday Night Cinema, we also have a variety of special screenings and event cinema from the worlds of theatre, musicals, opera, ballet and art…

National Theatre Live: Encore

National Theatre Live: Encore

Fleabag

Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Sat 6 Sep, 8pm €15/13 (+ booking fee)

Wed 5 Nov, 8pm €15/13 (+ booking fee)

Exhibition on Screen

The Sound of Music

Caravaggio

Sat 20 Sep, 7.30pm €12/10 (+ booking fee)

Thu 27 Nov, 8pm €12/10 (+ booking fee)

The Royal Opera (Encore Screening)

The Royal Ballet (Encore Screening)

Puccini’s Tosca

Prokofiev’s Cinderella

Fri 10 Oct, 7pm €15/13 (+ booking fee)

Sun 7 Dec, 3pm €15/13 (+ booking fee)

Silents Synced Screening

National Theatre Live: Encore

Radiohead x Nosferatu

Inter Alia

Sun 12 Oct, 8pm €12/10 (+ booking fee)

Sun 7 Dec, 8pm €15/13 (+ booking fee)

60th Anniversary

MATINÉE LISTINGS

Do you prefer an earlier performance? We’ve got a great selection of matinées this season to brighten up your afternoons.

Irish Artists for Palestine

The Good Crank with Rose Henderson

THEATRE

Daughters of Jerusalem

MUSIC

Sun 26 Oct, 2.30pm €25 (+ booking fee)

Sat 6 Sep, 2.30pm €25 (+ booking fee)

See page 22 for more information

See page 11 for more information Dublin Theatre Festival 2025

The Sound Inside by Adam Rapp

THEATRE

Manchán Magan: Arán & Im

TALKS & THEATRE

Sun 16 & Sun 30 Nov, 2pm €25 (+ booking fee)

Sat 27 & Sun 28 Sep, 4pm Sat 4 & Sun 5 Oct, 4pm €35 (+ booking fee)

See page 29 for more information

See page 16 for more information The Royal Ballet (Encore Screening)

Chad Lawson: Breathe as part of Between the Notes

MUSIC

Sun 7 Dec, 3pm €15/13 (+ booking fee)

Thu 12 Oct, 3pm €25 (+ booking fee)

See page 35 for more information

See page 19 for more information Blood in the Alley Productions

Faith Healer by Brian Friel Sat 18 Oct, 2.30pm €27 (+ booking fee) See page 22 for more information

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Cinderella

THEATRE

CINEMA & MUSIC

Blood in the Alley Productions

The Empty Nest by Oisín Flores Sweeney

THEATRE

Starring Seamus O’Rourke & Joan Sheehy | Directed by Geoff Gould

Thu 4 & Fri 5 Sep, 8pm | €25 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 55mins (no interval) Age Guidance: 15yrs+

Photo: soundofphotography.com

Directed by Geoff Gould, this hugely entertaining play stars Irish Times Theatre Award nominee Seamus O’Rourke (Standing in Gaps, Leaning on Gates), alongside established actor and director Joan Sheehy (An Cailín Ciúin). Tony and Sheila are watching television… again. Their children are reared, and their grandchildren are invading their lives. Oisín Flores Sweeney’s debut play is an hilarious piece of theatre that looks at how couples negotiate life after the kids leave, their dreams, disappointments, longings and uncompromising opinions on everything – Gogglebox on speed!

Sight Nor Sound Theatre

The Good Crank with Rose Henderson

THEATRE

by Alan McMonagle

Sat 6 Sep, 2.30pm | €25 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 60mins (no interval)

The Good Crank is a one-woman comedy-drama starring Dún Laoghaire’s own Rose Henderson (Father Ted, Fair City) as Kitty Clog, an eccentric older woman certain in her belief that she is never going to die. Living alone on Single Street, Kitty spins tales of eccentric wine-loving, iPod-inventing neighbours.

As the spectre of memory starts to niggle at her, Kitty sets out to solve the mystery of her long-lost love. Directed by Goretti Slavin, The Good Crank premiered at the 2024 Galway Theatre Festival.

“Rose Henderson convinces as a champion curtain-twitcher in [this] superb solo effort” – Sunday Independent

National Theatre Live: Encore

Fleabag (Cinema Screening)

Written & performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge Sat 6 Sep, 8pm | €15/13 (+ booking fee) Duration: 80mins (no interval) | Cert: 16

CINEMA & THEATRE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s (Killing Eve) Fleabag is a riproaring look at some sort of woman living her sort-of life. Following a box office record-breaking run in cinemas in 2019, this one-woman show filmed live at London’s Soho Theatre returns to the big screen.

Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Don’t miss the hilarious, award-winning play that inspired BBC’s hit TV series. ★★★★★ “Filthy, witty and supreme” The Guardian 11

The Adventures of Shay Mouse: The Mouse from Longford by Pat McCabe

FAMILY

Adapted & Performed by Shane Carroll & Padraic McIntyre Sun 7 Sep, 3pm €12 (+ booking fee) | Family €44 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 55mins (no interval) Age Guidance: 5yrs+

Based on the story by Pat McCabe (The Butcher Boy, Breakfast on Pluto) - one of the warmest and liveliest children’s books to be published in Ireland - this inventive, all-singing new adaptation is a treat for young audiences.

Shay Mouse lives peacefully in Bornacoola Wood until an evil band of rats take it over and Shay is forced on a series of adventures where he meets interesting new friends. Will they be able to face Pat the Rat and his evil band back home?

Illustration: Shane Cooney

Jarlath Regan (LIMITED TICKETS)

COMEDY

In Bits

Wed 10 – Fri 12 Sep, 8pm | €28 (+ booking fee) Age Guidance: Strictly 16yrs+

After hundreds of millions of views and sold-out shows across Ireland, the UK, and the USA, Jarlath Regan (yer man off Instagram) is back with a brand new stand-up show. In a world of relentlessly bleak news and constant negativity, take a break and make space for laughter and watch “a master at work” (Patrick Kielty). You’ve shared his jokes with your friends and family on TikTok - now it’s time to see Jarlath Regan’s funny bits live and in person.

“Downright hilarious… comedy genius” The Irish Times

Route 66 Big Band

MUSIC

Live in Concert

Sat 13 Sep, 8pm | €29 (+ booking fee) Duration: 120mins (incl. interval)

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Route 66, a 16-piece big band with a difference, return to Pavilion Theatre for their sixth visit following last year’s successful 25th Anniversary Tour. Their high-energy show spans music from the 1940s to today, with hits made famous by Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Adele, and more. Blending classic swing with contemporary favourites, Route 66 deliver a rich, ensemble sound perfect for all ages. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer, this is big band at its most entertaining.

John O’Conor

MUSIC

Piano Recital

Sun 14 Sep, 8pm | €27/25 (+ booking fee) Duration: 120mins (incl. interval)

World-renowned Irish pianist John O’Conor returns with a piano recital featuring iconic works by Beethoven, including the beloved Moonlight Sonata, and masterpieces by Chopin. Praised for his masterly interpretations of classical and early-romantic repertoire, O’Conor has performed with major orchestras and toured globally for over forty years. A former student of Dieter Weber and Wilhelm Kempff, his international career began with a unanimous First Prize at the 1973 Beethoven Competition in Vienna. A must-see performance by a true maestro.

“Exquisite playing” The New York Times

Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable

Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party

THEATRE TALKS

by Liam McCarthy | Directed by Joan Sheehy Wed 17 Sep, 8pm | €25 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 90mins (no interval) Age Guidance: 14yrs+

A story of love, longing and obsession, centring on Jack, and his experience of a brief, passionate kiss in the downstairs toilet at a party in Limerick City in 1983. The incident becomes Jack’s lifelong fixation.

He kissed Jilly Morgan, at her own birthday party, and life, for him, will never be the same again. An exciting, time-bending and darkly humorous piece of new writing about the rise and fall of a fantasy, inspired by Anton Chekhov’s short story The Kiss. ★★★★ “A warm and nostalgic reflection on love, life and the

passage of time” The Irish Times

Music Network

Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta & Ryan Molloy Thu 18 Sep, 8pm | €25/23 (+ booking fee)

MUSIC

Music Network brings together the phenomenal vocal blend of Connemara siblings and RTÉ Folk Awards 2024 Best Emerging Artists Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta (voice, harp, fiddle and whistles), alongside outstanding pianist and TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2024 Composer of the Year Ryan Molloy. Marrying traditional and contemporary music, with exquisite harmonies and masterful arrangements intertwining to create something truly special, their performance will also feature a new Music Network commission by Ryan Molloy.

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Culture Night 2025 Fri 19 Sep | Free Events (booking required)

CULTURE

Celebrate Culture Night 2025 at Pavilion Theatre!

This will be the 20th edition of Culture Night, an event that spotlights culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives every day. Throughout the day and night we’ll have a diverse mix of free events, with something to suit every age and interest. Keep an eye on our website for our full line-up of events: paviliontheatre.ie

The Sound of Music 60th Anniversary

CINEMA

Remastered in 4K

Sat 20 Sep, 7.30pm | €12/10 (+ booking fee) English & German | Cert: PG | 1965 | 178mins

Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical film, meticulously restored and remastered in stunning 4K for its 60th anniversary. In this true-life story, Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a spirited would-be nun who leaves the convent and becomes a beloved governess to the seven unruly children of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). When the threat of war rises, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family. Featuring unforgettable songs like Edelweiss, My Favourite Things and Climb Ev’ry Mountain. ★★★★★ The Guardian

Eason

An Evening with Marie Cassidy (LIMITED TICKETS)

LITERARY

Tue 7 Oct, 8pm | Ticket only €18 (+ booking fee) Join us to celebrate the launch of Marie Ticket + book €25 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 60mins (no interval)

Cassidy’s brand-new novel. The former state pathologist turned novelist (Body of Truth) will be in conversation to discuss her new book Deadly Evidence, a gripping page-turner that charts the course of a heroine of the mortuary who has come back from the brink once and remains determined to speak truth to power, whatever the cost.

“A lean and pacy debut” The Gloss [on Body of Truth] “Equals, and arguably surpasses, lots of contemporary crime fiction out there” Sunday Independent [on Body of Truth]

Photo: Paul Stewart

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Susan O’Neill

MUSIC

Photo: Myriam Riand

Sun 21 Sep, 8pm | €33.50 (+ booking fee)

Susan O’Neill is a rare and compelling force in contemporary music — an artist who defies convention with a voice that can both soothe and sear. Equal parts balm and blowtorch, her performances strike a unique balance between raw emotional power and delicate nuance.

Her music blends folk, soul, blues, and indie elements into something unmistakably her own— intimate yet expansive, classic yet fresh.

Susan’s star rose significantly following her acclaimed collaborative album In the Game with Mick Flannery. She has toured extensively and earned nominations for prestigious awards such as RTÉ Radio 1’s Best Female Folk Artist and the Choice Music Prize. In 2024, Susan released her much-anticipated solo album Now in a Minute, confirming her status as one of Ireland’s most vital musical voices. Whether on stage or on record, she invites listeners to lean in, feel deeply, and journey with her through soundscapes rich in emotion and honesty.

“Every song is lived and crafted to elicit her truth” The Irish Times “Bubbling creative prowess” Hot Press “Exquisite” Sunday Times Music Network

Nollaig Casey, Niall McCabe & Mike McGoldrick Wed 8 Oct, 8pm | €25 (+ booking fee)

Fiaz Farrelly, courtesy of Music Network

MUSIC

Following a hugely successful tour in 2024, fiddle and viola virtuoso Nollaig Casey, rising singersongwriter and guitarist Niall McCabe, and multiinstrumentalist Mike McGoldrick join forces again.

Casey’s distinctive style has shaped Irish music through collaborations with Enya and Planxty.

McCabe brings warmth, wit, and a captivating voice rooted in island life. McGoldrick, a BBC Folk Awards winner, is a master of flute, whistles, and pipes, known for his work with Mark Knopfler.

“Nollaig’s performance was stunning for its sheer musical artistry” The Irish Times 15

Pavilion Theatre presents a Pádraig Cusack & Half Moon Street Ltd production

The Sound Inside by Adam Rapp

THEATRE

Irish Premiere as part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2025 Directed by Matt Wilkinson | Starring Madeleine Potter & Eric Sirakian Previews: Wed 24 & Thu 25 Sep, 8pm | €25 (+ booking fee) Fri 26 Sep – Sun 5 Oct, 8pm | €35/30 (+ booking fee) Matinées: Sat 27 & Sun 28 Sep | Sat 4 & Sun 5 Oct, 4pm | €35 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 85mins (no interval) | Age Guidance: 14yrs+*

Nominated for 6 Tony Awards (2020) including Best Play, and fresh from a sell-out season at Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp’s (Red Light Winter) critically acclaimed drama has its Irish premiere; a spellbindingly intimate and haunting story about the intersection between art and the most private corners of the human heart.

Bella (Merchant Ivory’s Madeleine Potter), a solitary Yale creative writing professor becomes captivated by Christopher (Eric Sirakian, The Kite Runner), a brilliant, rebellious freshman student. Both outsiders, they embark on a series of provocative encounters filled with razor sharp wit and growing mutual attraction, leading Bella to make a shocking personal request.

“Magnificent, mesmerising” The Herald “Slick, stark staging… compellingly cryptic” Financial Times “Perfectly performed… beautifully and enthrallingly written” The Scotsman “Subliminal, sublime” The New York Times *Contains themes of assisted suicide and death, strong language, haze, strobe lighting and blackouts.

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Presented in association with the Royal Marine Hotel

Photos: Mihaela Bodlovic

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Pavilion Theatre presents an RTÉ & Faber production

The Poems of Séamus Heaney

LITERARY

RTÉ Arena Live

Thu 9 Oct, 6.50pm | €16 (+ booking fee)

Join us for a night of readings and discussion to celebrate the publication of The Poems of Seamus Heaney, live at Pavilion Theatre and on RTÉ Radio 1’s Arena. This long-awaited definitive edition of Seamus Heaney’s poetry includes all 12 of his published collections, and much more. An essential collection for admirers of the Nobel laureate’s work and the everyday miracles his poetry celebrates.

The Royal Opera (Encore Screening)

Puccini’s Tosca

Fri 10 Oct, 7pm | €15/13 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 210mins (incl. interval)

CINEMA & MUSIC

In war-torn Rome, lovers Tosca and Cavaradossi are drawn into a deadly game after aiding an escaped prisoner. Pursued by the ruthless Chief of Police, Tosca must choose between her body and her beloved’s life. Puccini’s gripping thriller returns in a bold, modern-day staging by Oliver Mears. Featuring Anna Netrebko, Freddie De Tommaso, and Gerald Finley, with Jakub Hruša conducting.

Pavilion Theatre presents

Jacqueline Wilson

LITERARY

in conversation with Edel Coffey Sat 11 Oct, 8pm | Ticket €20 (+ booking fee) Ticket + book €35.50 (+ booking fee)

Beloved author Jacqueline Wilson has written over 100 books, including the Tracy Beaker series, selling more than 40 million copies worldwide. This August sees the release of Picture Imperfect, an adult sequel to her children’s novel, The Illustrated Mum. Dolphin Westward spent her childhood as the supporting character in the story of her beautiful, wild, volatile mother Marigold. Now 33, she lives in a tiny bedsit, works in a tattoo shop by day and collects her illustrated mum from police stations by night. Can Dol find the strength to forge a brand new path of her own? Edel Coffey will join Jacqueline live in conversation at Pavilion Theatre.

The Irish journalist and broadcaster has worked as a presenter on RTÉ radio, editor of the Irish Independent Weekend Magazine, and Books Editor of the Irish Independent.

“Nuanced and refreshing… beautifully told” The Times “This story offers grown-ups what Wilson has long offered teenagers: comfort, sanity and delight in the ordinary” Daily Mail

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Pavilion Theatre presents

Chad Lawson: Breathe

MUSIC

as part of Between the Notes Sun 12 Oct, 3pm | €25 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 75mins (no interval)

An evening of solo piano and presence with internationally acclaimed Universal/Decca and Steinway Artist Chad Lawson. Known for his deeply expressive playing and minimalist, cinematic style, Lawson has captivated listeners around the world — with over 1 billion streams and 5 million monthly listeners. Breathe is a 75-minute uninterrupted recital of original works that blend classical elegance with modern emotional clarity.

Interwoven with subtle mindfulness cues, this performance invites the audience to slow down, tune in, and experience music not just as sound - but as space.

This is not a meditation session, it’s a concert rooted in presence, emotion, and intentional listening. In addition to his chart-topping recordings, Chad hosts the award-nominated podcast Calm It Down, blending music and mental health.

Whether you come for the music, the calm, or the quiet in between — this is an evening to simply… breathe.

“Lawson trailblazes a new paradigm for classical music” The Stanford Daily “Lawson continues to modernize piano music” AllMusic

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Silents Synced Screening

Radiohead x Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

CINEMA

Nosferatu (1922) soundtracked by Kid A & Amnesiac Sun 12 Oct, 8pm | €12/10 (+ booking fee) English | Cert: PG | 1922 | 90mins

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. This reimagining of Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s timeless Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Nosferatu is the quintessential silent vampire film, crafted by director FW Murnau and starring Max Schreck as the terrifying Count Orlock. Don’t miss this imaginative new take on an iconic horror classic!

“FW Murnau’s celebrated silent-era vampire film has been given new life for the 21st century” Los Angeles Times

Old Flattop

Albert Lee & His Band (SOLD OUT) Tue 14 Oct, 8pm | €34 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 110mins (incl. interval)

MUSIC

Legendary guitarist Albert Lee, renowned for his lightning-fast picking and genre-spanning career, returns to the stage with his UK band. Having played with icons like Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, the Everly Brothers and the Crickets, Lee’s influence on country-rock and beyond is immense. The Grammy winner began in 60s London’s rock scene before making waves in Nashville. Don’t miss the chance to see this true music legend perform tracks from his latest album Lay It Down.

“The guitarist’s guitarist” The Independent “One of the most revered players around” Guitar Player Magazine

Act One

Strange, but TRUE CRIME

TALKS

with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees Wed 15 Oct, 8pm | €29.50 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 130mins (incl. interval) Age Guidance: Strictly 16yrs+

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From ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees, creator of Psychology of Serial Killers comes a gripping new live show. Explore unbelievable real-life cases: a killer who joined law enforcement only to end up hunting himself; a woman who committed murder to free a serial killer; a masked child snatcher; the mystery of a non-existent phantom killer, and much more. With chilling stories, forensic insight, and shocking twists, this show offers a fascinating look at the stranger-than-fiction world of true crime.

Something About Productions

Something About George: The George Harrison Story Thu 16 Oct, 8pm | €29 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 90mins (incl. interval)

MUSIC

The hit show returns after its huge 2024 UK and Ireland tour. Starring West End actor-musician Daniel Taylor as George Harrison, this powerful musical biopic explores the life of the so-called “quiet” Beatle - from global fame with The Beatles to his solo career and work with the Travelling Wilburys.

Featuring a five-piece band and hits like My Sweet Lord, Something, and Handle with Care, this show celebrates the remarkable journey of a true musical legend whose life was anything but quiet. ★★★★★ “A show that will be around in the years to come” Wirral Globe

Old Flattop

Chris Smither (SOLD OUT) Sun 19 Oct, 8pm | €27.50 (+ booking fee)

MUSIC

Celebrating over 50 years of touring, and still one of America’s most distinctive acoustic performers, acclaimed songwriter Chris Smither continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and philosophers. Featuring eight new originals and covers of Eliza Gilkyson and Tom Petty, his new album All About the Bones evokes a gothic, minimalist atmosphere. Hailed by Rolling Stone, The New York Times and NPR, Smither remains a vital voice in American roots music.

“Smither sounds as good, maybe better than ever” MOJO

Pavilion Theatre presents an RTÉ production

RTÉ Arena Live

LITERARY

Short Story Competition Awards Night Fri 24 Oct, 6.50pm | €16 (+ booking fee)

Join Arena and RTÉ Short Story Competition judges Jan Carson, Neil Hegarty and Tristan Rosenstock for insights into the art of the short story, live music and performances from this year’s short story competition shortlist, and the announcement of the top prizes. This longrunning literary competition honouring Francis MacManus attracts thousands of entries every year and has launched many authors’ careers. This celebration of emerging Irish literary talent is a highlight of the Irish literary calendar and not to be missed.

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Blood in the Alley Productions

Faith Healer by Brian Friel

THEATRE

Starring Seamus O’Rourke & Michael Patric | Directed by Geoff Gould Fri 17 & Sat 18 Oct, 8pm | €27 (+ booking fee) Matinée: Sat 18 Oct, 2.30pm

Faith Healer is one of Olivier and Tony Award winner Brian Friel’s (Philadelphia, Here I Come!, Translations, Dancing at Lughnasa) most famous plays which premiered on Broadway back in 1979.

The Fantastic Francis Hardy (Seamus O’Rourke) is travelling through every remote, lonely and hopeful village in Ireland, Wales and Scotland. For one night only, he is promising miracle cures for the ailing, sick and suffering. Can he really cure people with a touch of his hands or is he a scam artist? Frank is in a conflict of his own: with his wife Grace (Orla Fitzpatrick) and manager Teddy (Michael Patric).

As the three recount their lives together, a well of dissident, fractured memories is uncovered in Friel’s masterpiece.

“Extraordinary... Faith Healer pushes back against easy truths” The Irish Times “Brian Friel’s classic questions everything we believe” The Guardian “[An] essential Brian Friel masterpiece” Irish Examiner

Irish Artists for Palestine

Daughters of Jerusalem

MUSIC

(Banat al-Quds)

Sun 26 Oct, 2.30pm & 8pm €25 (+ booking fee)

Daughters of Jerusalem, also known as Banat al-Quds, is a powerful all-female Palestinian choir based in Jerusalem. In association with Irish Artists for Palestine, these special concerts will showcase their life, resistance, and hope in Palestine. These are their only Dublin performances.

Irish Artists for Palestine are proud to be hosting the choir and sharing their voices with an Irish audience, and encourage people to come out to support the event and stand in solidarity through the universal language of music.

“Despite their difficult living circumstances, the girls’ songs are full of hope, resilience, and steadfastness and express their aspiration for freedom and their joy in life” This Week in Palestine “The rousing show evokes in listeners a sense of patriotism, connect them with their—perhaps stifled—grief, and revive their pride and joy in their Palestinian heritage” Jerusalem Story

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Pavilion Theatre presents a Soho Theatre production

My English Persian Kitchen

THEATRE

by Hannah Khalil from a story by Atoosa Sepehr Starring Isabella Nefar | Directed by Chris White Tue 21 & Wed 22 Oct, 8pm | €27/25 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 70mins (no interval) | Age Guidance: 14yrs+

★★★★

“Filled with the mouth-watering flavours of Iran… Not only do you see a beautifully performed piece of life-affirming theatre, you also watch a live cookery demonstration that culminates in sampling the food” Broadway Baby

What would you take if you were forced to leave home with no hope of returning? How would you make a fresh start somewhere completely new? This is the true story about one woman who loses everything.

Written by award-winning Hannah Khalil from the story by Atoosa Sepehr, this life-affirming play chronicles one woman’s quest to start again.

Remembering the tastes and aromas of her mother’s kitchen with live cooking on stage, she recreates the dishes of her childhood and homeland, building a new life and community around food. ★★★★★ “Utterly sensational” Quintessential Review ★★★★ “A thoroughly flavourful feast of a play that transports its audiences, through its aromatic delights, into an

Iranian kitchen” The Guardian

Content advisory: Depiction of domestic violence, loud noises, live cooking.

Originally presented by Soho Theatre and Traverse Theatre.

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Music Network

Daniel Herskedal Trio

MUSIC

as part of Between the Notes

Thu 23 Oct, 8pm | €25/23(+ booking fee)

Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal’s music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Joined by the incredibly talented Helge Lien on piano and master percussionist Helge Andreas Norbakken, this world-class trio conjures a sublime blend of genres, effortlessly fusing the spirit of jazz with the exquisite harmonic language of classical music. Their performances are a masterclass in sonic storytelling, where intricate melodies, atmospheric textures, and evocative rhythms merge to stunning effect.

Herskedal has beguiled audiences across Europe with his groundbreaking compositions, pushing the boundaries of his instruments to the limit. His genre-spanning work includes award-winning jazz recordings, major film scores, and creative collaborations that boldly navigate uncharted waters. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience what promises to be a spellbinding performance that is sure to linger long after the final note.

“Herskedal has established a reputation for radiant eloquence and flawless virtuosity on an instrument not easily associated with [jazz]” The Guardian “The tuba has never sounded this cool” All About Jazz

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Pavilion Theatre presents

Glasshouse perform Jóhann Jóhannsson

MUSIC

as part of Between the Notes Sat 25 Oct, 8pm | €26 (+ booking fee)

Acclaimed Dublin ensemble Glasshouse return to Pavilion Theatre this October to present an evening of music by the inimitable Jóhann Jóhannsson. A composer of rare emotional depth and vision, Jóhannsson’s work blended classical minimalism with electronic textures to create sound worlds that are both intimate and monumental.

This special concert will span the Icelandic composer’s extraordinary life and career, featuring works from his acclaimed solo albums such as Orphée and IBM 1401, as well as selections from his unforgettable film scores, including The Theory of Everything and Arrival.

Join us for a moving tribute to one of the most distinctive musical voices of the 21st Century.

“The late Icelandic composer who made loss sublime” The Guardian “[A] superb Icelandic composer… striking a dynamic balance between exquisite drama and tender lyricism” The Irish Times “Glasshouse are among the highest calibre of musicians the nation has to offer” Nialler9

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Old Flattop

Mary Gauthier

MUSIC

with special guest Jaimee Harris Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct, 8pm | €31 (+ booking fee) Legendary folk singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier

returns to Pavilion Theatre with songs from her acclaimed album Dark Enough to See the Stars and favourites from her remarkable 30-year career.

The Grammy-nominated artist’s deeply human songwriting has been recorded by icons like Dolly Parton, and featured on HBO’s Yellowstone. Don’t miss the artist the Associated Press called “one of the best songwriters of her generation”.

“Searing honesty, [a] gift for gritty stories and willingness to acknowledge the darker side of life, without fear” BBC

It’s Wine O’Clock with Norma Sheahan Directed by Michael Scott

Thu 30 Oct, 8pm | €26 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 120mins (incl. interval) Age Guidance: Strictly 16yrs+

THEATRE & COMEDY

….or whatever drink tickles your fancy till Friday - be it frisky on whiskey, troubles on bubbles, or zero craic on zero alcohol. Naughty Norma is newly divorced and believes 50 is the new 30. Her three teens tell her to “get a life and get a fella”.

The braver, bolder Norma has dived off the cliff and hopes to grow wings on the way down. Life is a costume party, so pull on your sparkly Spanx, gather the glitzy girls and pop your Cork!

MJ Music in association with MPI

The Dolan Family present Remembering Joe

MUSIC

Celebrating the Life of Joe Dolan Fri 31 Oct, 8pm | €35 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 150mins (incl. interval)

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Celebrate the music of Joe Dolan, one of Ireland’s greatest singers with The Dolan Family as they mark the 18th anniversary of Joe’s passing. Joe’s brother Ben Dolan who shared the stage with his younger brother for 47 fun-filled years, will highlight Joe’s successful singing career. He will be joined on stage by Joe’s niece Sandra, nephews Adrian and Ray, and singer Karen Carroll and members of Joe’s original backing band. A nostalgic evening of hit after hit. After all, “there’s no show like a Joe show”!

The Fureys

MUSIC

Farewell Tour

Sat 1 & Sun 2 Nov, 8pm | €36 (+ booking fee)

Legends of Irish music and song, The Fureys take to our stage for the final time as part of their Farewell Tour. Renowned for hits like I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café and From Clare to Here, which have become the soundtrack to the lives of fans all over the world. Don’t miss this celebration of a 49-year music journey. “[A] legendary Irish folk band” Irish Independent “One of the most influential and important Celtic groups to appear in the 70s” AllMusic

National Theatre Live: Encore

Mrs. Warren’s Profession

by Bernard Shaw | Starring Imelda Staunton Wed 5 Nov, 8pm | €15/13 (+ booking fee) Duration: 105mins (no interval)

CINEMA & THEATRE

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between mother and daughter, morality and independence, traditions and progress. ★★★★★ “Imelda Staunton is typically amazing… Startlingly fresh” Time Out

St Patrick’s Dramatic Society The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie Wed 12 – Sat 15 Nov, 8pm | €21 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 120mins (incl. interval)

COMMUNITY & THEATRE

Following their successful productions of Stepping Out and The Aristocrats last season. St Patrick’s Dramatic Society, Dalkey is proud to present The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie.

Miss Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by.

When there is a vicious murder, she must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger. This adaptation

by Rachel Wagstaff brings emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and dark secrets.

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Pavilion Theatre presents

Stuart Maconie & Nothing Is Real: A Beatles Podcast on With a Little Help from Their Friends Tue 4 Nov, 8pm | €25 (+ booking fee)

TALKS & MUSIC

Everyone knows a Beatles tune – their music has shaped and reflected the world we live in today.

But who shaped their world? Join bestselling writer, broadcaster and BBC Radio 6 DJ Stuart Maconie with Jason Carty and Steven Cockcroft - hosts of the #1 Beatles podcast Nothing Is Real - as they discuss the supporting cast who helped four boys from Liverpool to change everything. From Yoko Ono to Cynthia Lennon, Brian Epstein to Allen Klein, Stuart Sutcliffe to Pete Best, George Martin to Ravi Shankar, and everyone in between, With a Little Help from Their Friends is the epic tale of 100 people who made the band and reveals the Beatles like you’ve never seen them before.

“Retells the greatest story ever told and retells it well” Irish Independent “Maconie dives into the lives that shaped the Fab Four, bringing fresh perspectives to the infamous legends” The Manchester Review “Carty and Cockcroft possess impressive Beatles expertise” The New York Times

Pavilion Theatre presents a Turning Pirate production

Niall Breslin

MUSIC

The Place That Has Never Been Wounded Fri 7 Nov, 8pm | €32 (+ booking fee)

Niall Breslin, known to many as “Bressie”, is embarking on tour to celebrate the release of The Place That Has Never Been Wounded, a spacious, introspective new album out October 24 via Icelandic label INNI. Its 14 piano-led pieces, enriched with strings and ambient textures, explore themes too complex for words. Breslin - musician (notably with The Blizzards), award-winning author, BBC Radio 3 DJ, former rugby player, academic, podcast host and mental health advocate - recorded the album with Eliot James (Bloc Party, Two Door Cinema Club) at Dublin’s Camden Recording Studios. The album’s release will be accompanied by a book in February 2026, each track reflecting one of its philosophical and autobiographical chapters.

“There’s an awful lot about my life that I can’t really express. Things that I find really difficult to understand, or to put into words. And those are the things I put into music.”

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Pavilion Theatre presents a Turning Pirate production

The White Horse Guitar Club Sat 8 Nov, 8pm | €28 (+ booking fee)

MUSIC

From a rainy evening in a Ballincollig pub in 2012 to sold-out tours and millions of online views, The White Horse Guitar Club has become one of Ireland’s most beloved musical collectives. They’ve sold out major venues including Cork Opera House, and have drawn huge festival crowds at Electric Picnic and All Together Now. Founded by Joe Carey after an open call at The White Horse pub, the eleven-member band grew from casual song sessions into a powerful force celebrated for rich harmonies and soulful reinterpretations of folk, Americana, and traditional Irish music. All eleven members sing in unison, harmony, and melody, creating a sound that “on paper […] shouldn’t work — but it does,” says Carey.

Their new album Sos Beag releases 3 October – don’t miss this chance to see their powerful live show in person.

Photo: Fionn Mulvey

“There is no better way to spend a night out” Irish Examiner “They have tapped into something very special” Hot Press

Manchán Magan: Arán & Im

Language, Memory, and the Magic of Bread Sun 16 & Sun 30 Nov, 2pm & 8pm €25 (+ booking fee) Approx Duration: 75mins (no interval) Age Guidance: 12yrs+

TALKS & THEATRE

“Shall we bake bread together and churn some butter, and talk about things that really matter?”

Asking is bestselling writer and documentary filmmaker Manchán Magan (Rewilding the Mind, Listen to the Land Speak, 32 Words for Field), the presenter of this 75-minute bilingual show, which explores what make the Irish language so unique and potent. Magan bakes sourdough bread while offering insights into the wonders of Gaeilge – exploring potent words of landscape, terms of intuition and insight, and the many phrases that bring to life the mysterious glory of our natural world. The show is a celebration of language, land and local Irish food, with freshly-baked bread for the audience to spread with butter they churn themselves. (Knowledge of Irish is not required.)

“Hugely informative and entertaining... [His] focus [is] on the wealth of beauty within the Irish language and how it connects us to place, spirituality, nature and each other” The Irish Times [on Listen to the Land Speak] 29

Tommy Swarbrigg Promotions

ABBA Forever

MUSIC

Tue 18 & Wed 19 Nov, 8pm | €29 (+ booking fee) ABBA Forever, the much-loved tribute to the iconic Approx. Duration: 130mins (incl. interval)

Swedish supergroup, makes its 15th visit to Pavilion Theatre for two nights of festive celebration. Their acclaimed Christmas show blends ABBA’s greatest hits with seasonal flourishes, adding up to a joyful, high-energy evening of music and nostalgia that’s earned standing ovations around the country. Expect all the classics, from Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia! to Waterloo and Fernando, in a feelgood evening perfect for launching the festive season. Does Your Mother Know? If not, tell her!

Pat Egan

Tony Christie

MUSIC

Farewell to Amarillo

Thu 20 Nov, 8pm | €48.50 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 120mins (incl. interval)

Get ready for an intimate evening drenched in timeless hits, captivating stories and the kind of showmanship that only Tony Christie can deliver.

This special show features the iconic hit Is This The Way to Amarillo, the anthem that’s had dance floors buzzing for decades, and beloved gems like Avenues and Alleyways and I Did What I Did for Maria. This is more than just a concert, it’s a celebration of over 50 years of music, memories and moments that defined generations.

“Christie glitters more brilliant than ever... Pure gold” The Star

Singular Artists

John Spillane Sat 22 Nov, 8pm | €29 (+ booking fee)

Photo: Clare Keogh

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MUSIC

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, the Cork native’s music transports the listener, and his live performances captivate audiences around the world. He has an extensive back catalogue beginning with The Wells of the World (1997), and his songs have been covered

by Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Sean Keane and many others. John is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form; his music is a reflection of Ireland today.

“Among the last of the great bards” Hot Press

Music Capital

Altan

MUSIC

Altan & Friends: 40th Anniversary Concert Fri 21 Nov, 8pm | €34.50 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 100mins (incl. interval)

Altan, formed in 1985, celebrates their 40th anniversary with a special concert, honouring its roots in Donegal’s rich musical tradition. The band’s journey began when Belfast-born flutist Frankie Kennedy met fiddler and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, leading to a musical partnership that brought Donegal’s unique sound to the world.

Over the years, Altan’s lineup grew with the addition of bouzouki player Ciaran Curran, guitarist Mark Kelly, and others, including accordionist Dermot Byrne and fiddle virtuoso Paul O’Shaughnessy.

In 2013, accordionist Martin Tourish, a Donegal native and composer, joined the group, adding a fresh energy and further connection to the band’s homeland. With over a dozen studio albums and multiple awards, the band continues to inspire audiences worldwide with its rich heritage and dynamic performances.

“Altan have never sounded better or tighter” The Irish Times

In Bloom Agency

Iarla Ó Lionáird with Cormac McCarthy & special guest Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh Sun 23 Nov, 8pm | €32 (+ booking fee)

MUSIC

This concert brings together three extraordinary musicians for an unforgettable evening. Twice Grammy-nominated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird of The Gloaming, celebrated for his singular sean-nós voice, joins forces with acclaimed pianist/composer Cormac McCarthy and special guest Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, the visionary fiddle player also part of The Gloaming. Ó Lionáird’s haunting voice, both ancient and timeless, has resonated on the world’s greatest stages, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. Ó Raghallaigh’s 10-string hardanger d’amore creates a sound world at once meditative and untamed, while McCarthy’s genre-defying compositions weave together classical, jazz, and traditional Irish music. Together, this remarkable trio promises a performance that is rich, dramatic, and transcendent - reimagining Ó Lionáird’s repertoire with depth, imagination, and artistry.

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Music Network

Emmanuel Ceysson

MUSIC

with special guest Sarah Shine Tue 25 Nov, 8pm | €25/23 (+ booking fee)

World-renowned harpist Emmanuel Ceysson teams up with exceptional Irish soprano Sarah Shine.

Ceysson, celebrated for principal roles with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Opéra de Paris, brings dazzling technique and passion. Rising star Shine has captivated Europe with her radiant voice, performing with Irish National Opera and RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Their programme will feature virtuosic works by Tournier, Caplet, Vierne, Debussy and Fauré.

“His technique and his musicianship are virtually flawless” The Washington Post [on Ceysson] “A rock-solid vocal agility, crowned by sparkling highs” Bachtrack [on Shine]

Exhibition on Screen

Caravaggio Thu 27 Nov, 8pm | €12/10 (+ booking fee) Duration: 90mins

Cash Returns

CINEMA

After five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about Caravaggio, one of history’s greatest artists. Featuring stunning masterpieces and first-hand testimony from the artist on the eve of his disappearance, the film reveals Caravaggio like never before. Filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky explore hidden narratives and self-depictions within his art, offering rare insight into his psyche and struggles.

Discover the mysteries behind his dramatic, naturalistic paintings and the man behind the brush.

MUSIC

20 Years of Walk the Line Fri 28 Nov, 8pm | €33 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 140mins (incl. interval)

Europe’s number one Johnny Cash & June Carter tribute Cash Returns are back and are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the box office hit film, Walk the Line which starred Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.

Join JP Mac as the man in black and Karen Martin as June Carter along with this spectacular 9-piece show performing Ring of Fire, Long-Legged Guitar Picking Man, Jackson, Cry Cry Cry, Cocaine Blues - plus many more from the legendary couple’s huge repertoire.

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Pavilion Theatre & Cabin Artists present

Niklas Paschburg

MUSIC

as part of Between the Notes Wed 26 Nov, 8pm | €26 (+ booking fee)

Niklas Paschburg is a Hamburg-born composer, pianist, and producer known for blending classical instrumentation with modern electronic production. Influenced by both his musical family and global travels, Niklas combines piano and accordion with synthesizers to craft a distinctive “ambient pop” sound. His music bridges clubs, concert halls, and festivals, captivating audiences across Europe.

On a hugely productive streak, Paschbug will visit Dún Laoghaire with a special intimate solo piano performance to celebrate both the July 2025 release of his new EP, Mexican Alps as well as its follow-up, L’Écho de Bretagne, out in fall 2025 via Nettwerk Music Group. The later EP marks a striking return to the piano after the instrument’s absence on Mexican Alps. Recorded entirely live and improvised on a century-old grand piano in a secluded, internet-free cottage in Brittany, the EP is an intimate, analogue work shaped by silence, slowness, and solitude.

“Beautiful… innovates for an audience with ears wide open” NPR “Beautifully etched work that fuse[s] modern classical with a broad awareness of club culture” Clash Magazine

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Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson & Liza Pulman

Fascinating Aïda 40th Anniversary Tour

MUSIC & COMEDY

Tue 2 – Thu 4 Dec, 8pm | €36 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 140mins (incl. interval) | Age Guidance: 14yrs+

Britain’s greatest cabaret trio have been entertaining audiences for over 40 fierce and fabulous years with their razor-sharp satire. With matchless musical ingenuity and style, these indomitable women, Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman, are still mistresses of their craft.

On their 40th Anniversary Tour, Fascinating Aïda have played over 100 sell-out shows in the UK, including three nights at both the London Palladium and the Royal Festival Hall — and now the celebration makes its way to Dublin.

If you’ve been delighted by Dogging, sung along to Cheap Flights or shared their rudest ever Christmas song, don’t miss the chance to see these unstoppable performers in their glorious prime! ★★★★★ “Cabaret heaven” Metro ★★★★ “Engages the brain as well as the funnybone” The Times ★★★★ “Outrageous... seductive” The Guardian ★★★★ “Hilarious” The Telegraph ★★★★ “I can’t recommend this show highly enough” Mail on Sunday

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MJ Music in association with MPI

Tom Dunne, Fiachna Ó Braonáin & Alan Connor

MUSIC

On the Road Again Sat 29 Nov & Sat 6 Dec, 8pm €35 (+ booking fee)

Join Tom Dunne of Something Happens, Fiachna Ó Braonáin of Hothouse Flowers and Alan Connor for songs, stories, shared memories, and amazing experiences. Between them, Tom and Fiachna have made 11 studio albums, of which four reached #1, and played an estimated 20 to 25 US tours. Then there’s Alan providing Billy Preston-type magic on more albums than you can count! United by a love of performance and songwriting, audiences can expect a thrilling blend of both familiar and rarely-heard material from both artists’ rich back catalogues.

Selective Memory

Olivia Belli

MUSIC

as part of Between the Notes Fri 5 Dec, 8pm | €27.50 (+ booking fee)

Olivia Belli is a modern classical pianist and composer based in Italy’s Marche region. Her music has reached a global audience through millions of streams and features on BBC Radio 3, Classic FM, KEXP, and more. She has performed across Europe and North America, including at the Royal Albert Hall, Concertgebouw, and Montreal Jazz Festival. In 2023, she premiered a new work for organ at the BBC Proms. Her new album Intermundia, recorded with members of the Max Richter Ensemble, was released in 2024. Upcoming projects include new compositions for violinist Mari Samuelsen and cellist Gautier Capuçon for their respective solo albums.

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The Royal Ballet (Encore Screening)

Prokofiev’s Cinderella Sun 7 Dec, 3pm | €15/13 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 195mins (incl. interval)

CINEMA & MUSIC

Under her spoiled stepsisters’ supervision, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. But with a little bit of magic, she is transported into world of fairies, pumpkin carriages, and true love. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s founding choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family set in an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

National Theatre Live: Encore

Inter Alia

by Suzie Miller | Starring Rosamund Pike Sun 7 Dec, 8pm | €15/13 (+ booking fee) Duration: 105mins (no interval)

CINEMA & THEATRE

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent.

When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? ★★★★★ “A raw, nuanced must-see” Radio Times

Four Seasons Music

Phil Coulter

MUSIC

Tranquillity by Candlelight Wed 10 Dec, 8pm | €39 (+ booking fee)

The release in 1983 of the album Classic Tranquillity was a milestone in Irish, leading to millions of record sales and sold-out international tours. Music fans were charmed by inspirational favourites like Steal Away and The Town I Loved So Well. Now, more than 40 years since its arrival, are guaranteed an evening of familiar songs, surrounded by the magical glow of candlelight.

Christmas with the Dublin Gospel Choir Thu 11 Dec, 8pm | €30/27 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 110mins (incl. interval) Photo: Owen Breslin

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MUSIC

Join the Dublin Gospel Choir for a soul-stirring evening of festive joy and powerful harmonies as they celebrate 30 years of gospel magic.

This special Christmas concert blends seasonal favourites with uplifting gospel classics, promising a night of inspiration, celebration and cheer. A perfect way to embrace the holiday season with Ireland’s most beloved gospel ensemble.

Pavilion Theatre presents

Andrea Vanzo

MUSIC

as part of Between the Notes Fri 12 Dec, 8pm | €26 (+ booking fee)

Andrea Vanzo is an award-winning composer and musician based in Bologna, Italy.

His music often evokes a nostalgic and warm atmosphere developed through a post-minimalist style. He merges modern classical with elements of the pop soundscape to create a new cinematic musical language.

His 2022 debut album Intimacy Vol. 1 was inspired by nature and emotional landscapes around Italy. In early 2024, he completed his first sold-out European tour and won a GANG Award in the US for his cover of Song of Storms, released with Decca Records.

With over one million Instagram followers, Vanzo is a leading neoclassical influencer. He has returned to the touring circuit, and his new album Intimacy Vol. 2 is set for release on 10 October 2025.

“Beautiful harmonies and transitions” Nagamag “His melodies have the gift to be effective and easily remembered” Francesco Filippi

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Eimear Quinn

MUSIC

Songs of Winter Dreaming Sat 13 Dec, 8pm | €30 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 120mins (incl. interval)

Known for her crystal-clear soprano and captivating, soulful presence, Eimear Quinn brings her unique blend of traditional, Celtic and classical sounds with seasonal treasures and contemporary melodies to transcend the winter’s night. The Classic FM Hall of Fame composer and Eurovision winner will be joined by the lush and beautiful tones of the Mamisa String Quartet, and guitarist Robbie Overson to perform music for the season including pieces from her critically acclaimed album Songs of Winter Dreaming. “[A] woman with a cherub’s voice that floats in an ethereal cloud of its own making” Sunday Independent

Pavilion Theatre presents a Turning Pirate production

Ye Vagabonds (LIMITED TICKETS) Sun 14 Dec, 8pm | €32 (+ booking fee)

MUSIC

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America. They weave rich harmonies and timeless stories into songs that feel both traditional and new.

A chance meeting with Glen Hansard at Electric Picnic in 2015 led to a European tour support slot and their debut EP Rose & Briar. They went on to tour extensively, open for acts like Villagers, Lisa Hannigan and Roy Harper, and sell out shows across Europe. Their acclaimed self-titled debut album arrived in 2017, followed by The Hare’s Lament (2019), which won multiple BBC and RTÉ Folk Awards. A 2020 EP, I’m A Rover / The Bothy Boys, further cemented their status as one of Ireland’s most awarded folk groups.

Their latest album, Nine Waves (2025), recorded at Hellfire Studios with producer John ‘Spud’ Murphy, features collaborations with members of Crash Ensemble, Cormac Begley and Alain McFadden.

“Ye Vagabonds prove once again to be at the forefront of an ever-evolving, flourishing Irish folk scene” Folk Radio

Photo: Rich Gilligan

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CHRISTMAS MOVIES The Royal Ballet (Encore Screening)

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker

Thu 18 Dec, 7pm | €15/13 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 210mins (incl. interval)

“Pure Christmas joy” The Guardian

Herr Drosselmeyer must save his nephew Hans-Peter, cursed into a Nutcracker. Only by defeating the Mouse King and finding a girl to love him can the spell be broken. Hope arrives in young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. Magic transforms the cosy celebration into a dazzling adventure.

Since its 1984 premiere, Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker, with Tchaikovsky’s beloved score and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, has enchanted audiences of all ages.

It’s a Wonderful Life

★★★★★ “A genuine American classic” The Guardian ★★★★★ “Timeless” BBC

Fri 19 Dec, 8pm | €9/8 (+ booking fee) English | Cert: G | 1946 | 129mins

This moving film is a true masterpiece of cinema. The story finds kindly banker George Bailey (James Stewart) in turmoil: framed by his arch-rival, beset by financial problems and feeling as though the world would be better off if he had never been born. Just in time, a guardian angel pays him a visit to remind him how worthwhile his life has been.

Elf “[A] perfectly cast family treat” The Hollywood Reporter

Sat 20 Dec, 5.30pm Child €6, Adult €8.50, Family €25 (+ booking fee) English | Cert: PG | 2003 | 97mins

Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human who was raised as an elf in the North Pole. All grown up, Buddy heads to New York City to find his true place in the world, but soon realises it’s not all sugarplums and candy canes; his father (James Caan) is a Scrooge, his stepbrother doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, and everyone has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas!

Home Alone Best Picture Nominee, Golden Globes 1991

Sun 21 Dec, 5.30pm Child €6, Adult €8.50, Family €25 (+ booking fee) English | Cert: PG | 1990 | 103mins

Family comedy starring Macaulay Culkin as 10-year-old Kevin McAllister who is inadvertently left home alone by his family when they go on vacation. With the house to himself for Christmas. Kevin must cope not only with life on his own but with the threat of two persistent, albeit incompetent, burglars: Marv (Daniel Stern) and Harry (Joe Pesci). Can his mother (Catherine O’Hara) make it back before disaster strikes?

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Photos: Charlie Flint

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Tue 16 – Sun 28 Dec | Visit pavilionheatre.ie for schedule & relaxed performance info €21 (+ booking fee) | Family €72 (+ booking fee)

FAMILY & SCHOOLS

Family €68 (+ booking fee) when booked with There’s A Monster in Your Christmas Show (see page 43) Approx. Duration: 60mins (no interval) | Age Guidance: 3yrs+

JULIA DONALDSON’S JOYFUL TALE OF STAR-CROSSED ALIENS Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage. ★★★★★ “Think Romeo and Juliet, but set in space, with colourful characters and zany worlds” Hampshire Chronicle ★★★★ “Catchy songs, good gags... nails the perfect tone” The Scotsman ★★★★ “A wild and colourful spectacle with humorous aliens that will keep the youngsters entranced”

Manchester Evening News

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Wed 31 Dec, 4.30pm | Fri 2 – Sun 4 Jan, 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm €21 (+ booking fee) | Family €72 (+ booking fee)

FAMILY & SCHOOLS

Family €68 (+ booking fee) when booked with The Smeds and the Smoos (see page 41) Approx. Duration: 55mins (no interval) | Age Guidance: 3yrs+

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series returns to Dún Laoghaire by popular demand, with a Christmas version of this hit show. A high-energy adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters like Dragon, Alien, Elf and Unicorn come to life in a festive show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together, teaching about the joy of books and friendship along the way. ★★★★★ “Fun and highly inclusive for the whole family, and sure to put a smile on even the grumpiest of faces” Evening Standard ★★★★ “Works wonders on the little ones” The Stage ★★★★ “This is kiddie gold dust. A remarkable feat!” Musical Theatre Review 43

Storied Management

Deirdre O’Kane Thu 15 & Fri 16 Jan, 8pm | €30 (+ booking fee) Age Guidance: Strictly 16yrs+

COMEDY

Comedic fireball Deirdre O’Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition.

Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or “O’Kane it”? Either way you’re in for a night of relentless laughs fuelled by warped personal insight.

“Unique star quality” The Guardian “O’Kane quickly sets up a rhythm of her own and when she exits, applause follows her all the way down the street” The Scotsman “Hilarious… sardonic… and funny-clever” Irish Independent “O’Kane dazzles the audience from start to finish” The List “[A] gifted storyteller in her element” The Reviews Hub

Storied Management

Neil Delamere

COMEDY

Reinventing the Neil

Fri 30 Jan, 8pm | €30 (+ booking fee) Age Guidance: Strictly 16yrs+

Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of The Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, “if it ain’t broke, should he fix it?” From Vicar Street to the international stage, Delamere’s high-energy sets and instinctive improvisation have earned him rave reviews and tens of millions of views online. ★★★★★ “A wryly brilliant live performer” Sunday Times

“No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit… breezily elicits belly laughs from each and every exchange” The Irish Times Special Eye Entertainment

Jason Byrne

COMEDY

Head in the Clouds

Thu 5 & Fri 6 Mar, 8pm | €28 (+ booking fee) Age Guidance: Strictly 16yrs+

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s probably Jason Byrne with his head in the effin’ clouds again. Join “the outright king of live comedy” (The Times) on his daily commute between having his feet firmly on the ground and his head floating in the clouds.

There’s enough crap going on in the world, so why not stick your head in the clouds with Jason for a couple of hours? Tonight’s forecast is cloudy with a chance of fluffy mayhem.

“Your world will be a better place after seeing Jason live” The Newcastle Chronicle

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Play On Words Theatre

Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

THEATRE

Written & Performed by Aidan Dooley Thu 12 – Sat 14 Feb, 8pm | €30 (+ booking fee) Matinée: Sun 15 Feb, 2.30pm Approx. Duration: 135mins (incl. interval) Age Guidance: 8yrs+

Photo: Futoshi Sakauchi

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. This multi-award winning show has now played critically acclaimed sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901–1904), Terra Nova (1910–1913), and Endurance (1914–1916). His 36-mile solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians, as the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration. ★★★★★ Irish Examiner ★★★★★ The Australian “A remarkable and uplifting piece of theatre, gives everything and asks nothing” Sunday Independent “An unparalleled portrayal” New York Times

Irish National Opera

Janácek’s The Cunning Little Vixen

THEATRE & MUSIC

Thu 19 & Sat 21 Feb, 7.30pm | Sun 22 Feb, 5pm Follow the Vixen. Enter the forest. Discover a world €39/36 (+ booking fee) Sung in English with English surtitles

as fierce as it is beautiful.

Through her courage and resilience, a young fox manages to outwit her captors, and escapes to untamed freedom in the forest. Janácek’s opera is no fairy tale, but rather a reflection on the cycle of life. His evocative score weaves rich folk melodies with playful humour, capturing the sounds of nature’s eternal rhythm and its wild, irrepressible spirit.

American soprano Amber Norelai stars as the Vixen, with Irish soprano Jade Phoenix (Die Fledermaus) as the Fox and Irish baritone Benjamin Russell as the Forester. The Cunning Little Vixen is directed

by Sophie Motley (Werther) and features the Irish National Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

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Blackbox Music

Eddi Reader

MUSIC

and Band

Wed 25, Thu 26 & Fri 27 Feb, 8pm €36 (+ booking fee) Approx. Duration: 130mins (incl. interval)

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.

Though first brought into the limelight as frontwoman for Fairground Attraction, whose #1 single, Perfect, and parent album, First of a Million Kisses, both topped the charts in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signaled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them very much her own.

With 10 critically acclaimed solo albums, 3 BRIT awards, a #1 single and an MBE in tow, Eddi continues to delight audiences worldwide.

“One of my favourite singers of all time” Jools Holland “Eddi Reader gets every song just right” Sunday Times “Timeless and universal” The Scotsman

Photo: Genevieve Stevenson

2026 EVENTS ON SALE NOW Visit paviliontheatre.ie or call us on (01) 231 2929 for more information or to book your tickets.

Make sure to check our website regularly as we are always adding new events!

Foster & Allen

Jack L

Wed 14 Jan

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Mar

The Speks

Sharon Shannon

Sun 18 Jan

Sun 15 Mar

Reeling in the Showband Years

My Leonard Cohen Wed 13 & Thu 14 May

Sat 1 Mar

Give My Head Peace

Tom Waits for No Man

Wed 11 Mar

Fri 15 May

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Booking Information Box Office: (01) 231 2929, or visit our website: paviliontheatre.ie. Please note that a booking fee of €1 per ticket applies.

Keep in Touch Box Office opening hours are Mon-Sat, 2-5pm and 2 hours before all performances. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pavilion Bar Our theatre bar is open for pre-theatre drinks and snacks prior to every evening performance and select matinée performances. An interval order facility is available for certain shows, and we accept both cash and card payments. So if you fancy a cup of tea or a G&T, make sure to arrive early and relax.

Discounts Concession rates are available for select shows.

Bringing a group? We may be able to offer a group discount; please get in touch on (01) 231 2929 or boxoffice@paviliontheatre.ie Refunds/Exchanges & Latecomers • Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless an event is cancelled by the venue.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before show time.

Latecomers are only admitted at the discretion of the theatre. Please note visiting companies will have differing policies in this regard.

• Prices and information can be subject to change. Pavilion Theatre reserves the right to refuse admission even when tickets have been purchased.

• For full terms & conditions on all Box Office policies, visit paviliontheatre.ie/boxoffice

Accessibility If you have any questions about accessibility in the theatre, visit our website (paviliontheatre.ie/visit/accessibility) or call Box Office on (01) 231 2929 Getting Here On Foot/By Bike - We are located on the seafront in Dún Laoghaire, approximately 3 minutes’ walk from the bus stops and the DART station. There are three bike rails in close proximity to the theatre at street level. We do not have any bike rails on the upper podium.

Bus / Train - Dún Laoghaire DART station and bus terminus is located directly across the road from the theatre and accessed via bus numbers: 7, 45A, E2, 59 & 111.

Parking Options Park Rite Car Park - situated under Pavilion Theatre, entrance on Queen’s Road. A €2.80 hourly rate applies. Contact: (01) 284 4938 Royal Marine Hotel Car Park – entrance on Marine Road. Hourly rate: €2.50. Open 24 hours.

Contact: (01) 230 0030 / (01) 230 0029 On Street Parking - Free from 8pm – please check parking meters for more information.

Pavilion Theatre is not liable for any parking facilities in Dún Laoghaire.

Gift Vouchers Available Pavilion Theatre Gift Vouchers are the perfect present for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, Valentine’s and Special Occasions. ift Vouchers can be purchased over the G phone on (01) 231 2929 or by dropping into our Box Office (Mon – Sat, 2-5pm) or any time on our website – www.paviliontheatre.ie

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