The Bad One by Aisling Flynn, a reading presented as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm. Admission is free – book your place on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Show: The Bad One – a reading, part of New Writing Week 2027
- Written by: Aisling Flynn
- Presented by: The New Theatre
- Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
- Date and time: Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
- Tickets: Free – no booking fee; unreserved seating
- Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie
About the play
A black supernatural comedy-drama that unfolds over an increasingly unhinged dinner party. Adrian is anxiously waiting on the call that will confirm his promotion to school principal, but the phone keeps ringing with unsettling interruptions, strange voices and relics from the past instead. His estranged sister Chloe, who he believes has supernatural powers, arrives to a cold welcome; his kooky wife Bonnie and overly friendly neighbour Trevor try to defuse the tension and only deepen the unease. As the night goes on, comedy twists into dread, Adrian's violent past surfaces and it becomes clear that something supernatural is at play.
Also in New Writing Week 2027
The New Theatre has four more readings listed on TakeYourSeats.ie for New Writing Week 2027:
- The Loss of You by Colm Maher – Tuesday 5 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
- The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
- The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor – Wednesday 3 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)
- Bury The Wren by Rachel Mae Brady – Thursday 4 February 2027, 7.30pm (book)
Good to know
Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Bad One on?
Thursday 28 January 2027 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Doors open at 7pm.
What is The Bad One about?
A black supernatural comedy-drama set over one increasingly unhinged dinner party, where Adrian waits for news of a promotion while a ringing phone, an estranged sister and his own past close in on him.
Is this a full production?
It is listed as a reading of the play, presented by Aisling Flynn as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027.
Where can I book?
Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.
Tickets and how to book
Book your place on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.
More on TakeYourSeats.ie
- The Frank Stagg Story: We Have Him Back! at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 29 January 2027
- Philo by Peter Sheridan at the Sean O'Casey Theatre, Dublin – 31 March to 2 April 2027
- Story Warz: Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin – 1 June 2027
