The Dublin Shakespeare Society is holding a fundraising hill-walk followed by a rehearsed reading of JM Synge’s ‘In the Shadow of the Glen’ in Glenmalure on Sunday 18th of August (weather permitting). The walk, to be led by Louis O’Byrne, will start at 12.00 noon and last approximately one hour. It will include part of […]
Cyrano de Bergerac is in possession of a cadet-position in the French Army, a poet’s soul and a very, very large nose. He is also in love with Roxane, but believes himself too ugly to be loved by her in turn. When the handsome but unpoetic new cadet Christian de Neuvillette himself falls for the […]
This is a rehearsed reading of an original film script written by Brian Murray andset during the Norman invasion of Ireland. Auditions between 6pm and 9pm in Teachers Club on Wednesday 16th October. Performance on Saturday 23rd November. There'll be maximum 4 rehearsals. If you're interested but can't make the audition, just email Brian amd […]
NANNIE’S NIGHT OUT A comedy in one act. by Sean O'Casey It is just 2 years after the establishment of the Free State. Nannie, out of jail, intends to have a good night on the streets of her impoverished, north inner city Dublin. Meanwhile various people are surreptitiously seeking a free place to live. Others […]
Rehearsed Reading Season 2019/20 Auditions for Mothers Day and Significant Loss Written by: Sarah Fahy Director: Breege Fahy Mother's Day A mother with Alzheimer's. A documentary of her life. A family bond. Three lives unwind. Mother's Day is a short play written by Sarah Fahy. It won Best Script at The Clairemorris Fringe Festival 2019, […]
Friday 20th March 2020 4 people per team €10 per person
We are delighted to present another musical evening, this time presenting classic American Songs from the mid 20th century made popular by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and many more. The show is directed by Declan Corcoran and Dermot Corrigan, and features many familiar Shakes faces from previous musical sessions. […]
A very rough edited version of 'As you like it' on Zoom Dates for your diary Episode 1 Thur 19thNov – Audience (Door) Zoom open 7.30 (Zoom Door close 8.00) Episode 2 Thur 3rd Dec – Audience (Door) Zoom open 7.30 (Zoom Door close 8.00 Both Performances start at 8.00 ( Approx 1 hour duration […]
A very rough edited version of 'As you like it' on Zoom Date for your diary Episode 2 Thur 3rd Dec – Audience (Door) Zoom open 7.30 (Zoom Door close 8.00 Both Performances start at 8.00 ( Approx 1 hour duration each). Booking required at info@ dublinshakespearesociety.ie Due to the constraints of the "Zoom" meeting […]
A group of residents seize control of the roof of their apartment block in 1950s Madrid. It’s a national holiday and they are at leisure to enjoy the freedom of the open air, normally denied them by their caretaker. Over the course of the day, and in the freedom of the open air, they reveal […]
Dublin Shakespeare Society is proud to present, online, two short comedy plays for radio by Anton Chekhov. <!----> The Bear translated by Michael Frayn When Yelena Popova, a reclusive young widow, receives a visit from the irascible Grigory Smirnov demanding payment of her late husband's debts, the two find themselves at a difficult impasse… Cast […]
An evening of poetry along with a sprinkling of drama, all penned by Irish women writers presented via Zoom. Rhyme (Poetry): We have selected a range of poetry from Irish women poets that you may like to explore and find one that resonates in your heart. Play (Drama): While the evening will present mostly poetry, […]