Barbara Scully brings her brand-new one-woman show Because I’m Worth It to the Viking Theatre, Clontarf, nightly at 8pm from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 December 2026 — no performance on Friday 11 December. The follow-up to her first one-woman show Older, Bolder, Wiser, it blends stand-up comedy and storytelling. All seats €20. Book on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Show: Because I’m Worth It — a new one-woman show, an evening of comedy and storytelling
- Performed by: Barbara Scully
- Venue: Viking Theatre, Clontarf, Dublin
- Dates: nightly at 8pm from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 December 2026, except Friday 11 December
- Doors: 7.45pm — no latecomers admitted
- Duration: 90 minutes with interval
- Tickets: €20 standard; €18 group rate for bookings of 10 or more (plus €1.50 fee per ticket)
- Booking: Viking Theatre booking page
About the show
Because I’m Worth It follows the success of Barbara Scully’s first one-woman show, Older, Bolder, Wiser. It returns to the theme of getting older, with a new focus: in her sixties, Barbara is finally able to put herself front and centre of her life, having realised she is “bloody well worth it”.
“There are now things I don’t do anymore because I am worth it, like flying Ryanair for example… never mind the garish, migraine-inducing interior décor and being roared at about raffle tickets like I am at a local GAA fundraiser.”
There are also things she now insists on doing because she is worth it — which is where she comes unstuck at times, with hilarious results, from stories of pampering herself in spas abroad onwards. Barbara serves an audience — mainly women over 40 — she feels is not well served by stand-up comedy, and her shows carry an underpinning message: don’t fear getting older, because with a little luck it can be a wonderful phase of life.
What audiences say
“Wonderful show — our gang had a blast.” · “Barbara you were brilliant. Had a great night, absolutely hilarious and such a treat.” · “Ribs hurting today. Really enjoyed the show.”
Frequently asked questions
When is Because I’m Worth It on at the Viking Theatre?
Nightly at 8pm from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 December 2026, except Friday 11 December. Doors open at 7.45pm and no latecomers are admitted.
How much are tickets?
All seats are €20. Groups of 10 or more pay €18 per ticket. A €1.50 booking fee per ticket applies.
How long is the show?
90 minutes, with an interval.
What is the show about?
A mix of stand-up comedy and storytelling about getting older — and about finally putting yourself first. It is the follow-up to Barbara Scully’s Older, Bolder, Wiser.
Where can I book tickets?
On the Viking Theatre booking page at TakeYourSeats.ie.
Tickets and how to book
Tickets are €20, with a group rate of €18 for bookings of 10 or more. With just five performances, book your date on the Viking Theatre booking page.
More on TakeYourSeats.ie
- Anne Gildea: Further Adventures in WOMANING at the Viking, Oct–Nov 2026
- Mary’s Hopes and Dreams at the Viking Theatre, November 2026
- Joxer Daly Esq at the Viking Theatre, Nov–Dec 2026
