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Christmas at the Abbey

As the evenings grow shorter, the thoughts of warm winter lights start to flourish. A cosy pub, a trip to the theatre, a day with family; Christmas is a time to catch up with loved...

Edna O’Brien is in the Building

Last week, rehearsals began for Joyce’s Women. The play is a brand-new production written by the iconic Edna O’Brien for the occasion of the 100th anniversary of  Ulysses.

Dr. Frances Ruane reappointed as Chair of the Board of the Abbey Theatre

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, has reappointed Dr. Frances Ruane as Chair of the Board of the Abbey Theatre, with effect from the 29th July 2022.

Abbey Theatre Shortlisted for 2022 Sponsorship Awards

The Abbey along with our Principal Partner, Bank of America, have been nominated for not one but two awards this summer.

Irish Times Theatre Awards 2022

The Irish Times Irish Theatre Award nominations for 2022 are on Sunday 12th June and we're thrilled to see so many Abbey productions and co-productions nominated by the judges.

Inua Ellams, Fuel and the Abbey Theatre present 05Fest

A festival that brings poetry centre stage and unites separate strands of Ellams' work in different styles and locations.

The Midnight Run – Audience FAQs

Here's everything you'll need to know before attending a performance of The Midnight Run

Ceardlann do Scríbhneoirí le Inua Ellams

Tá ríméad ar Amharclann na Mainistreach fáilte a chur roimh Inua Ellams i mí Bealtaine agus é le bheith i bhfeighil ceardlann scríbhneoireachta a mhairfidh trí lá, agus ina chuimseofar scríbhneoireacht drámaí, filíochta agus aistí....

Writers Workshop with Inua Ellams

The Abbey Theatre is delighted to welcome Inua Ellams this May to host a three-day writing workshop, which will cover playwriting, poetry writing, and essay writing. The writers workshop is open to all writers at...