The multi‑award‑nominated play Northern Lights is back on the Dublin stage — the moving, sharply observed drama that inspired the hit television series. Written and directed by Stephen Jones, and performed by Louise Bourke and Carl Maher, the production follows two strangers whose late‑night encounter on a bridge becomes a lifeline.
Premiered in 2018 and nominated for Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards, the play later grew into a Lionsgate and Deadpan Pictures TV adaptation, earning four IFTA nominations. Critics praised the stage version as “emotionally articulate, funny and clever” (Irish Independent) and “a heartfelt joy, a bittersweet delight” (The Arts Review).
This intimate, character‑driven story explores grief, connection and the glimmer of hope found in unexpected places — a powerful night out for fans of contemporary Irish theatre.
What to Expect
A gripping story brought to life
Written & directed by Stephen Jones
Performed by Louise Bourke and Carl Maher
Presented by Awake and Sing
Lloyd, travelling home on a dark, wet evening, spots Áine alone on a bridge and chooses to intervene. What follows is a night of honesty, humour, painful truths and fragile healing. Their conversation becomes an exploration of loss and unlikely redemption — a reminder of how even small acts of compassion can change a life.
Key Details
When
16 February – 7 March 2026
8pm nightly (no performances Sundays)
Where
Viking Theatre
Connollys – The Sheds, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Tickets
€20.00 Standard
€18.00 Group Rate (10+)
Booking URL: https://www.takeyourseats.ie
Useful Notes
No latecomers permitted.
Standard theatre seating.
