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 ~ The Winter’s Tale
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.
The Winter’s Tale
€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 dance, of […]
Improv Workshop 2025
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.
Rehearsed Reading ~ Red Biddy
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.
Workshop ~ A fresh perspective on Shakespeare
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 […]
The 2020s
Over a hundred years since the Shakes was first established, the current organisation continues to perform the works of Shakespeare, as well as introducing works by new playwrights and experimenting with different formats.
Auditions Two One Act Plays
Auditions!! Monday 5th & Wednesday 7th January, Teachers’ Club (36 Parnell Square West), 7-9pm
Performances 27-28th March 2026, including Saturday matinée.
Auditions – Check back
Auditions at The Shakes Unfortunately there are no auditions scheduled at present. BUT – check back soon and keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram!!
Flesh and Fantasy
The Dublin Shakespeare Society Presents FLESH & FANTASY Two One Act Plays. Bobby Gould In Hell by David Mamet and 27 Wagons Full of Cotton by Tennessee Williams. 27th to 28th March 2026.










