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FIRST LOOK: THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS

Sean O'Casey's masterpiece returns to Ireland's national theatre for its 100 year anniversary, now on until 30 April 2026 🌟

More information: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-plough-and-the-stars-2026/

The programme for the centenary production of The Plough and The Stars by Sean O'Casey at The Abbey Theatre, Dublin.

The choice of nail polish was very serendipitous. Come for O'Casey, stay for Ivor Norvello. Wonderful Centenary production of the masterful #ThePloughAndTheStars - thanks @abbeytheatre.bsky.social

❤️‍🔥 Fancy a dose of laughter this March?

Written by Una McKevitt and directed by Conall Morrison, Fair Deal shows us that there's no drama like family drama.

https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/fair-deal/

📸 Ros Kavanagh

Sparks fly as the Irish mammy gets a theatrical reboot for an age of egotism In this world full of chaos and spiralling anxiety, it’s a relief to go to a show where the major creative ambition is to give you a laugh. And that is what Una McKevitt’s new play does. And if credib...

My review of Fair Deal by Una McKevitt on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre@abbeytheatre.bsky.social
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✅ Officially Open!

Last night marked the Opening Night of #FairDeal by Una McKevitt on the Peacock Stage. Sharp, twisted and funny, this world premiere production runs until 28 March.

📸 Róisín Murphy O’Sullivan

https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/fair-deal/

Cover of programme for play Fair Deal, new dark comedy at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin.

Fair Deal, Una McKevitt’s new play on the Peacock stage @abbeytheatre.bsky.social, is dark, funny and outrageous- 3 of my favourite things. Fab acting, writing and directing. #speirghorm

I am delighted to be re-appointed for another five year term as Executive Director and Co-Director @abbeytheatre.bsky.social
I am excited to lead the National Theatre into the next part of its journey, and to do so alongside Artistic Director and Co-Director Caitríona McLaughlin is a joy

Abbey Theatre Bursary in Producing The Abbey Theatre, Amharclann na Mainistreach and The Lir, National Academy of Dramatic Art at Trinity College Dublin are delighted to announce a new bursary, funded by the The Abbey Theatre…

💡 #opportunity
👉Theatre Bursary In Producing @abbeytheatre.bsky.social
🗣To support a student participating in @theliracademy.bsky.social Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Theatre Producing.
📋 www.performingartsforum.ie/opportunity/...
⏰Closing Tuesday 31 March

“I directed the play once when I had my own theatre company and have always loved it — it’s just an amazing piece of writing.”

Shivaun O’Casey speaks to The Times on The Plough and the Stars and its 100th anniversary. Read now online: https://bit.ly/3ZqunE4

us too!

"On this day 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre."

The Plough and the Stars - Abbey Theatre On the 100th anniversary of its original performance at the Abbey Theatre, O'Casey's masterpiece returns in March 2026.

Set amid the tumult of the Easter Rising, The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time.

We are honoured to stage the 100th anniversary production of the play once again on the Abbey Stage from later this month
www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...

#OnThisDay 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre.

At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.

Delighted to be in Treviso as our world premiere co-production with the national theatre’s of Italy and Croatia opens in Treviso. Mirandolina written by Marina Carr, after Carlo Goldoni, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin tours Italy and to Croatia then @abbeytheatre.bsky.social this summer

Theatre director Conall Morrison: ‘I don’t think there is any danger of the male voice being silenced’ Director Conall Morrison flops into the sofa opposite me in the coffee lounge of the Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire.

My interview with Conall Morrison, who is director of a new play, Fair Deal by Una McKevitt, which opens in the Peacock @abbeytheatre.bsky.social next week.
www.independent.ie/entertainmen...

Aislín McGuckin opens up about inhabiting her ‘grotesque’ character in Una McKevitt’s new comedy coming to the Peacock Stage this February and why darker roles offer unique creative freedom ❤️‍🔥

Read more: https://bit.ly/3MfhfhW

📣 CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Do You Come From Gomorrah? is a world premiere from Frank McGuinness, one of Ireland’s most celebrated playwrights and will be performed by Ryan Donaldson. Directed by Sarah Baxer, read more about this production at the link below.

https://bit.ly/49Xo3Zu

Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago Critic Joseph Holloway witnessed the chaotic scenes, where actors broke character to forcibly remove audience members from the stage

Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago

We're launching a new monthly bulletin, and our friends at @abbeytheatre.bsky.social are kindly helping us celebrate by offering 2x tickets to The Plough and the Stars & 2x National Theatre Tour tickets!

For a chance to win, sign up at mailchi.mp/irishwriters... and keep an eye on your inboxes.

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Dublin Gothic advert and tickets outside the Abbey Theatre

World Premiere Abbey Theatre production «An awesome, unforgettable story" Sunday Independent Dublin Gothic Written by Barbara Bergin Directed by Caroline Byrne MUST END 31 JAN 2026 On the Abbey Stage abbeytheatre.ie ares funding theatre Photo shows a group of people in late 19th century garb

Got to experience the future of #accessibility at the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social last night thanks to Dermot & Derek. #Auracast Bluetooth streamed high quality sound to my cochlear implant with no perceptible latency. What a show too.

We’re hiring!🎭

The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the position of Box Office Manager 🎟️

⏰Application deadline is 6 February 2026.
🔗For more information and to apply: https://careers.abbeytheatre.ie/box-office-manager-276791.htm

At the Abbey Theatre, we believe theatre should be for everyone.

We're delighted to announce, with the generous support of Deirdre and Irial Finan and Vhi, that applications are now open for #TheatreForAll.

Read more and apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/theatre-for-all-applications-open/

📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT - THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS

Marking 100 years since it premiered on the Abbey Stage, Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars returns, in an exciting new production directed by Tom Creed.

www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...

📸 Rich Davenport

The Abbey Theatre seeks an emerging Set Designer to assist Set and Costume Designer, Alyson Cummins, on the world premiere production of Do You Come From Gomorrah? by Frank McGuinness, directed by Sarah Baxter.

Apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/open-call-assistant-set-designer/

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Abbey Theatre ⭐

Wishing all of our audiences a happy festive season and the best wishes for 2025. We can't wait to welcome you back to the National Theatre of Ireland very soon.

Nollaig shona daoibh ❤️

Scouring and searching for a simply perfect present?

Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas, from tickets to our current glorious production of Dublin Gothic to our gift vouchers🎁

Visit our website to learn more ✨
https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/booking/

📣 CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FAIR DEAL

Written by Una McKevitt and directed by Conall Morrison 🏘️

🩷 Running on the Peacock Stage from 11 February, tickets are now on sale: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/fair-deal/

On Sunday, we welcomed author Colm Tóibín to Ireland's national theatre for this year’s annual #TSEliotLecture 📚

Thank you to all the T.S. Eliot Estate, each of the participants and everyone that made this special event happen. See you next year ✨

📸 Mark Stedman

Theatre news: Three world premières lead Abbey Theatre’s 2026 season Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance.

Theatre news: Three world premières lead Abbey Theatre’s 2026 season

Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance.

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