✅ Officially Open! Last night marked the Opening Night of #FairDeal by Una McKevitt on the Peacock Stage. Sharp, twisted and funny, this world premiere production runs until 28 March. 📸 Róisín Murphy O’Sullivan https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/fair-deal/

Fair Deal, Una McKevitt’s new play on the Peacock stage @abbeytheatre.bsky.social, is dark, funny and outrageous- 3 of my favourite things. Fab acting, writing and directing. #speirghorm

I am delighted to be re-appointed for another five year term as Executive Director and Co-Director @abbeytheatre.bsky.social I am excited to lead the National Theatre into the next part of its journey, and to do so alongside Artistic Director and Co-Director Caitríona McLaughlin is a joy

💡 #opportunity 👉Theatre Bursary In Producing @abbeytheatre.bsky.social 🗣To support a student participating in @theliracademy.bsky.social Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Theatre Producing. 📋 www.performingartsforum.ie/opportunity/... ⏰Closing Tuesday 31 March

“I directed the play once when I had my own theatre company and have always loved it — it’s just an amazing piece of writing.” Shivaun O’Casey speaks to The Times on The Plough and the Stars and its 100th anniversary. Read now online: https://bit.ly/3ZqunE4

"On this day 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre."

#OnThisDay 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre. At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.

Delighted to be in Treviso as our world premiere co-production with the national theatre’s of Italy and Croatia opens in Treviso. Mirandolina written by Marina Carr, after Carlo Goldoni, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin tours Italy and to Croatia then @abbeytheatre.bsky.social this summer

My interview with Conall Morrison, who is director of a new play, Fair Deal by Una McKevitt, which opens in the Peacock @abbeytheatre.bsky.social next week. www.independent.ie/entertainmen...

Aislín McGuckin opens up about inhabiting her ‘grotesque’ character in Una McKevitt’s new comedy coming to the Peacock Stage this February and why darker roles offer unique creative freedom ❤️‍🔥 Read more: https://bit.ly/3MfhfhW

📣 CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT Do You Come From Gomorrah? is a world premiere from Frank McGuinness, one of Ireland’s most celebrated playwrights and will be performed by Ryan Donaldson. Directed by Sarah Baxer, read more about this production at the link below. https://bit.ly/49Xo3Zu

Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago

We're launching a new monthly bulletin, and our friends at @abbeytheatre.bsky.social are kindly helping us celebrate by offering 2x tickets to The Plough and the Stars & 2x National Theatre Tour tickets! For a chance to win, sign up at mailchi.mp/irishwriters... and keep an eye on your inboxes.

Got to experience the future of #accessibility at the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social last night thanks to Dermot & Derek. #Auracast Bluetooth streamed high quality sound to my cochlear implant with no perceptible latency. What a show too.

We’re hiring!🎭 The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the position of Box Office Manager 🎟️ ⏰Application deadline is 6 February 2026. 🔗For more information and to apply: https://careers.abbeytheatre.ie/box-office-manager-276791.htm

At the Abbey Theatre, we believe theatre should be for everyone. We're delighted to announce, with the generous support of Deirdre and Irial Finan and Vhi, that applications are now open for #TheatreForAll. Read more and apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/theatre-for-all-applications-open/

📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT - THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS Marking 100 years since it premiered on the Abbey Stage, Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars returns, in an exciting new production directed by Tom Creed. www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the... 📸 Rich Davenport

The Abbey Theatre seeks an emerging Set Designer to assist Set and Costume Designer, Alyson Cummins, on the world premiere production of Do You Come From Gomorrah? by Frank McGuinness, directed by Sarah Baxter. Apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/open-call-assistant-set-designer/

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Abbey Theatre ⭐ Wishing all of our audiences a happy festive season and the best wishes for 2025. We can't wait to welcome you back to the National Theatre of Ireland very soon. Nollaig shona daoibh ❤️

Scouring and searching for a simply perfect present? Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas, from tickets to our current glorious production of Dublin Gothic to our gift vouchers🎁 Visit our website to learn more ✨ https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/booking/

📣 CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FAIR DEAL Written by Una McKevitt and directed by Conall Morrison 🏘️ 🩷 Running on the Peacock Stage from 11 February, tickets are now on sale: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/fair-deal/

On Sunday, we welcomed author Colm Tóibín to Ireland's national theatre for this year’s annual #TSEliotLecture 📚 Thank you to all the T.S. Eliot Estate, each of the participants and everyone that made this special event happen. See you next year ✨ 📸 Mark Stedman

Theatre news: Three world premières lead Abbey Theatre’s 2026 season Old and new combine in season devoted to exploring resistance. www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/three-w...

Still searching for the perfect present? Or a sensational stocking stuffer? Our gift vouchers are available to purchase online (even late on Christmas Eve!). Unlock a world of Abbey Theatre experiences this Christmas: https://booking.abbeytheatre.ie/gift/add 🎁

The Abbey Theatre seeks an emerging Set Designer to assist Set and Costume Designer, Alyson Cummins, on the world premiere production of Do You Come From Gomorrah? by Frank McGuinness, directed by Sarah Baxter. https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/open-call-assistant-set-designer/

Following our #MissionCritical symposium in collaboration with the Irish Times, we need your help. 🔗 Your responses will help us understand how audiences engage with reviews, and will feed into our report on the future of theatre criticism: https://bit.ly/4rrbptR

Looking for the ideal gift? You’ve found it – a voucher for the National Theatre of Ireland! 🎁 Buy vouchers for a value of your choosing online at the link below 👇 https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/gifting/

DUBLIN GOTHIC - ON THE ABBEY STAGE UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2026 ★★★★ "Extraordinary" - The Irish Times "Ambitious and brave" - No More Workhorse "Dublin Gothic tells an awesome, unforgettable story. Do not let it pass you by" - Irish Independent Book now at www.abbeytheatre.ie

Dublin Gothic at the Abbey: ‘It’s big, unapologetically dramatic, linguistically beautiful’

It's official - our audiences have fallen head over heels for Barbara Bergin's epic of the everyday. Swipe to see some of their reactions so far 👉 🎟️ Book now at www.abbeytheatre.ie 📸 Ros Kavanagh

🎭 A free co-working day at Ireland's national theatre✨ Join us for #TimeToWrite on Monday 8 December. Free registration is now open at the link below ✍️ https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/time-to-write/

An epic undertaking 7 days later than originally planned but worth the wait! Thank you @abbeytheatre.bsky.social for the wonderful tale of #DublinGothic

🗞️ READ ALL ABOUT IT! GLOWING PRAISE FOR DUBLIN GOTHIC! Join us for an unforgettable theatre experience this winter - €15 tickets are available for every performance. Book now at www.abbeytheatre.ie 📸 Ros Kavanagh

Dublin Gothic cast member Thommas Kane Byrne appeared in The Sunday Times Ireland recently, discussing all things Dublin 1, theatre and of course his part in Barbara Bergin's everyday epic of our capital city. https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/dublin-gothic/ 📸 Bryan Meade

📣 You heard us! Our last #FlashFriday sale of the year is TODAY from 1-2pm. Organise a festive night out and see Dublin Gothic for just €10 by using promo code 'GothicFlash' before selecting your tickets. Code only valid for performances from 22 November to 13 December. https://bit.ly/421uiYi

🎭 A free co-working day at Ireland's national theatre✨ Join us for #TimeToWrite with Marina Carr on Monday 10 November, our free monthly gathering for playwrights and performance makers working on a writing project. https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/time-to-write/

Join us at the PAF Yuletide Gathering on 26 November @ 15:30 More information & register ⤵️ www.performingartsforum.ie/forum-notice...

Had a wonderful day at the Abbey theatre yesterday watching Marina Carr's Oedipus trilogy. Exciting and unexpected writing throughout, terrific design and directing, and the cast was truly fantastic. Love to be in awe of theatre.

'An impressively brave piece of work' Irish Times 'A brilliant piece of writing… not to be missed' The Arts Review BÁN by NHB author Carys D. Coburn is on @abbeytheatre.bsky.social. Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/ban-and-abse...

Marina Carr’s The Boy two-fer (like the Cave back in the summer) at the Abbey in Dublin is excellent theatre. Enjoyed its sumptuous production and stellar performances over the last two nights. It runs for a few more days! Don’t miss it. @obrienpmark.bsky.social @abbeytheatre.bsky.social

Finally saw a show @abbeytheatre.bsky.social Such a wonderful building. So much history Marina Carr, Catriona McLaughlin & Eileen Walsh 🇮🇪👍🏻 #abbeytheatre

Eileen Walsh speaks to Sarah Gill for IMAGE Magazine, discussing all things #TheBoy and how Marina Carr has adapted the Oedipus story for modern Irish audiences. https://www.image.ie/living/eileen-walsh-my-schooling-was-heavily-church-ridden-so-it-informs-a-huge-amount-of-my-work-970752

☔ Wondering what plans to make while it's lashing outside? Why not soak yourself in some new Irish writing instead? Our €10 #FlashFriday sale for BÁN is today from 1-2pm. Get €10 tickets for all performances from 29 October - 4 November by using code 'BanFlash25' before selecting your tickets.

📣 ISO: IT Applications Coordinator 🔗 Full job spec and application form: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/get-involved/work-with-us/ ⏰ Applications close Friday 31 October at 17:00 📸 Ros Kavanagh (The Cave, 2025)

📣 An international conversation around the future for theatre criticism 🎭 Introducing Mission Critical, a one-day symposium that will invite critics, artists, audiences and readers to have conversations around the future of theatre criticism. https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/mission-critical/

Big afternoon and evening ahead at @abbeytheatre.bsky.social Very excited to experience both plays on the one day.

Well, I continued my habit of seeking out incredibly depressing art for “fun” — but @abbeytheatre.bsky.social’s production of “The Boy” was absolutely worth it. One day, two plays, and many stellar performances — especially Eileen Walsh and Frank Blake. Highly recommend.

📣 CAST REVEAL - DUBLIN GOTHIC Running from Friday 21 November 2025 to Saturday 31 January 2026, Dublin Gothic promises audiences an exciting theatrical ride through the heart and history of not just the capital city, but the nation as a whole. https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/dublin-gothic/

⚡ Epic theatre for €10! Our #FlashFriday sale returns tomorrow, Friday 17 October from 1-2pm. Get €10 tickets for The Boy and The God and His Daughter by using promo code 'TheBoyFlash25'. Promo code must be applied before selecting your seats and is only valid between 1-2pm.