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A Priest in the Family
“A Priest in the Family”, by Colm Toibin, is a perfect gem of a story. It is about the consequences for the family of a priest, a man well into middle years,when he is exposed as a child molester. This adapted rehearsed reading is directed by Joan Morrissey.
The Garden Party
UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED Please check back for rescheduled dates Our series of rehearsed readings continues in September with “The Garden Party” by Katherine Mansfield. They could not have had a more perfect day for a garden party if they had ordered it “. Warm, windless, without a cloud in the sky, the Sheridan’s garden party was […]
Shakespeare 400 – Why we’re celebrating
‘Dublin Shakespeare Society will present ‘Shakespeare 400 – Why we’re celebrating’ as part of the upcoming Ranelagh Arts Festival. This will be a talk by Paul Maher, illustrated by sonnets and acted scenes, speeches and songs from Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Cymbeline, King John, Othello and Macbeth. The event will take place in […]
Annual General Meeting
The Dublin Shakespeare Society AGM will be held in the Teachers’ Club, Parnell Square on Thursday 13th October at 8pm. The meeting will be followed by refreshments and a performance by Val O’Donnell and Seán O hEarcáin of songs by JL Molloy from ‘Just Some Songs at Twilight’. As annual membership of the society runs from […]
The Drac Project at North Great George’s Street
Following a two night performance at The Teacher’s Club, Dublin Shakespeare Society bring this original production to one of Dublin’s most atmospheric venues – 13 North Great George’s Street. This immersive theatrical performance is inspired by ‘Dracula’ the iconic novel by Bram Stoker. Dracula’s Guests have arrived. They enter […]
Drac Project – Matinee
Due to popular demand there will now be a matinee performance of The Drac Project on Saturday 19th November at 3.30pm. Check out the details on our event page HERE
AGM Report
The 2016/17 AGM was held in Room 7 in the Teachers’ Club on Thursday 13 October and was attended by about 25 members. Officer Reports Reports from the Secretary, Treasurer and Artistic Committee were read and passed. Election of committee All members of the 2015/6 committee were re-elected and will be joined in the coming […]
Bog of Cats – Special Guest
Wonderful news to add to this thrilling production: There will be a post show discussion of ‘By the Bog of Cats…’ on Wednesday 14th June, facilitated by Louis Byrne. Our special guest Dr Emilie Pine, Lecturer/Assistant Professor, School Of English, Drama & Film, University College Dublin will comment on the production which will then lead in to a […]
Shakes Autumn Production
The Shakes Autumn production will be Antony and Cleopatra to be directed by James M O’Connor. This will be James’ directorial debut for the Shakes and his production will be a first for the society as, according to our records, we have never staged it before! The first round of auditions for the production will be […]
