25 Years
5 World Premieres
1 Great Venue
WORLD PREMIERES AND FESTIVALS
This season, we are proud to host five world premieres. Four of these new works features as part of the prestigious Dublin Fringe and Dublin Theatre Festivals. These premieres showcase the cutting edge of contemporary theatre, featuring bold, innovative voices and stories that reflect the vibrant cultural landscape of Dublin. Various shows will be complemented with post-show discussion and offer a mix of matinee and lunchtime theatre. Click on each image to find out more.
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The Man Who Talks to Statues
WORLD PREMIERE
Presented by Verdant Productions and The Civic Theatre, in association with Dublin Fringe Festival
Written by and starring Shane Casey (Billy Murphy, The Young Offenders).
SEPT Thu 5th – Wed 11th
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The 3:30 at Cheltenham
WORLD PREMIERE
Presented by Gúna Nua Theatre Company
The 3:30 at Cheltenham is a fast-paced thrill ride into the life and gambling addiction of Andy Williams. Written by young Tallaght playwright, Kenneth Hudson. Supported by gamblingaware.ie
SEP Mon 16th – Sat 21st
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Dream Factory
WORLD PREMIERE
Presented by Lords of Strut in association with The Civic, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival
This fantastical show follows a young girl as she investigates the weird factory her father works in, becoming an unlikely leader against a sinister plot of ultimate destruction. A musical, dance, circus spectacle for all the family.
SEP Sat 21st – OCT Sat 5th
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Home, Boys, Home
WORLD PREMIERE
Presented by SpeckinTime and The Civic, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. A new play by Dermot Bolger. After decades abroad, Shane returns to a multicultural Ireland he barely recognises.
OCT Tue 1st – Sat 12th
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Sandpaper on Sunburn
WORLD PREMIERE
Presented by David Horan and The Civic, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.
A new play by David Horan. The personal becomes political in ‘Sandpaper On Sunburn’, a funny and fascinating exploration of identity and family.
OCT Thu 10th – Sat 12th
To Browse all events this season see:
www.civictheatre.ie
