A Slow Fire – A World Premiere by Simon Stephens Comes to Dublin

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Looking for what’s on in Dublin this January? A Slow Fire is the must-see theatre event of 2026. Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens returns to Glass Mask Theatre with a gripping new production that promises to captivate audiences.

Dates and Venue

  • When: January 20 – February 14, 2026

  • Where: Glass Mask Theatre @ Best Seller Café, Dawson Street, Dublin

  • Doors Open: 6:00 PM

  • Show Time: 7:00 PM

Seating is unassigned, and each ticket includes a table. Optional pre-show food and drink are available for a complete evening experience.

About the Play

Set in a disused bunker on the edge of an imaginary city after an apocalypse, A Slow Fire follows Ashton and Reece, who have spent years searching for hope through the stories they act out. Everything changes when a stranger arrives—with a generator, fresh meat, and a gun.

Directed by Rex Ryan, this world premiere promises an intense, thought-provoking experience that will stay with you long after the curtain falls.

Ticket Information

  • Preview Price: €20.00 (+ €1.50 fees)

  • Limited seats available—book early to avoid disappointment!

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Why You Shouldn’t Miss This

If you’re searching for what’s on in Dublin or best theatre events in Ireland, A Slow Fire is a standout choice. With an award-winning playwright, an intimate venue, and a story that grips from start to finish, this is theatre at its finest.

Kamil Che

Impresario, event producer, promoter, ticketing and arts marketing professional; passionate about theatre, film, festivals and all things creative. Personally a writer, poet and recently a vocalist and a songwriter. Human.