The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick by Pádraig O'Connor, a reading presented as part of The New Theatre's New Writing Week 2027, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Wednesday 3 February 2027 at 7.30pm. Admission is free – book your place on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Show: The Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick – a reading, part of New Writing Week 2027
- Written by: Pádraig O'Connor
- Presented by: The New Theatre
- Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
- Date and time: Wednesday 3 February 2027 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
- Tickets: Free – no booking fee; unreserved seating
- Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie
About the play
An allegorical drama set in a warped hospital where two friends are being held against their will. In the play's own description, it explores how fear, bureaucracy and language erode freedom under the guise of care, and confronts the cost of safety, the seduction of compliance and the quiet violence of systems that insist they know best.
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 Bad One by Aisling Flynn – Thursday 28 January 2027, 7.30pm (book)
- The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney – Thursday 28 January 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 Administered Death of Mister Yermen Spenstick on?
Wednesday 3 February 2027 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Doors open at 7pm.
What is the play about?
An allegorical drama about how fear, bureaucracy and language erode freedom under the guise of care. Two friends are held against their will in a warped hospital, and the play confronts the cost of safety, the seduction of compliance and the quiet violence of systems that insist they know best.
Is this a full production?
It is listed as a reading of the play, presented by Pádraig O'Connor 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
- New Writing Week 2027 at The New Theatre, Dublin: Your Guide to All Five Readings
- New Writing Week: The Only Car With Wings by Cáit Moloney at The New Theatre, Dublin – 28 January 2027
- New Writing Week: The Loss of You by Colm Maher at The New Theatre, Dublin – 5 January 2027
