Dublin Shakespeare Society will be holding auditions for a rehearsed reading of War of the Worlds (A re-adaptation of Howard Koch’s radio play based on the H.G. Wells novel) Written and Directed by Ray Murray Auditions will be held on Thursday 23rd February 2023, The Teachers Club (36 Parnell Sq W) @ 8pm Commitment: There […]
HG Wells wrote the novel,Howard Koch wrote the radio play loosely based on the novel.
Now we have a wonderful new re-adaptation of the radio play Written and Directed by The Shakes very own Ray Murray.
Set in Ireland a stellar cast brings you a rehearsed reading that will have you on the edge of your seat.
"The Comedy of Errors" is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare in the early 1590s. It is one of Shakespeare's earliest works and is often regarded as his most farcical comedy. This production is the first live Shakespearean play to be produced by The Shakes since COVID-19. A real treat and not to be missed.
No prior booking for rehearsed readings. Patrons are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment. There will be a raffle!! Tea, Coffee and biscuits included.
This is a specially devised Rehearsed Reading combining the creative writing of Mr. George Carroll and presents the wanderings of two bands of Red Nose Clowns as the journey through unknown territories. Having been briefed that the dreaded Iagoes is trying to capture all of Shakespeare’s best characters, they set out, in competition, to rescue as many as they can and bring them to “the great river”
A SECRET LOVE Adapted as a radio play by Val O’Donnell from the short story The Trusting and The Maimed by James Plunkett. James Plunkett’s short story, The Trusting and the Maimed, is regarded as one of the author’s most engaging and lyrical stories. It centres on the plight of a young, single, unmarried girl […]
ALL SHOWS NOW SOLD OUT!!! Cast * AIDAN JUDD * HILARY BOYLE * IAN PRENDERGAST * * SIOBHAN MOONEY * MARTIN O'CONNOR * BRENDAN O'DALY * * BILLY MULLIGAN * CLAIRE CARROLL * CATHAL O'RIORDAN * * DÁITHÍ O BRION * NEIL SHARPSON * DARRAGH BARRON * SARAH BYRNE * * MARIA MONTELEONE * MARCOS […]
Auditions will be held to to fill the roles for the array of characters that populate The Winter's Tale, which will be performed in the hall of the Teachers' Club, 36 Parnell Square West, from Tuesday April 1st to Saturday April 5th (including a matinee on Sat 5th), directed by Tim Casey.
If you are interested, please bring along a Shakespeare monologue (it doesn't have to be long). Those with musical abilities, (singing, musical instruments or both) feel free to give us an example of your skill(s).
Auditions are open to members and non-members - however, if cast as a non-member you are obliged to join the society with annual membership fee at €35 general, €20 student.
<!-- --> €20 Concessions available €18 A jealous husband, a wronged wife, a friendship sundered. Watch in horror as the Sicilian ruler Leontes spins out of control, wreaking destruction on his family, his kingdom and on himself. Find much needed relief as you are transported through time to a bucolic Bohemia of song and […]
Get ready to dive headfirst into a whirlwind of laughter, creativity, and spontaneous storytelling at the Dublin Shakespeare Society’s upcoming Improv Workshop! Whether you’re an experienced thespian or a curious beginner, this event promises an electrifying day filled with high-energy short-form games and playful exercises designed to ignite your imagination and boost your confidence.
Red Biddy by by Tomas O'Riain. It is December, late 1990's, in a town close to Dublin. The Moynihan family gathers for the reading of their Grandmothers will. Inspired by Shane Mc Gowan's Fairy Tale of New York, this play by the late Tomas O Riain, has drama, humour and pathos.
Dublin Shakespeare Society is delighted to present a one-day workshop with Michael McCabe A three hour workshop in A FRESH PROSPECTIVE on SHAKESPEARE Introducing people to new techniques and ways of building a character, ensemble work, preparing a speech, looking at a scene, looking at a play and indeed doing a play. Propose one of […]