THE WITNESS comes to Glass Mask Theatre at the Bestseller Café on Dawson Street, Dublin from Tuesday 20 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Written, acted and directed by Rex Ryan, this one-man show brings Nicola Tallant's best-selling book to vivid life. Tickets from €35 plus booking fee on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Show: THE WITNESS — a one-man show written, acted and directed by Rex Ryan
- Venue: Glass Mask Theatre at the Bestseller Café, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
- Dates: nightly at 7pm from 20 October to 1 November 2026, except Sunday 25 October
- Doors: 6pm — seating is unassigned and a table is included with your ticket
- Tickets: €40 standard, €35 concession (student/OAP/unwaged), plus €1.50 booking fee
- Availability: Thursday 22 October is sold out
- Booking: Glass Mask Theatre booking page
About the show
This is the extraordinary story of Joey “the Lips” O'Callaghan, the youngest person ever to be placed in witness protection in Ireland. In his high-intensity “shotgun blast of a show”, Rex Ryan brings Nicola Tallant's best-selling book to vivid life and plays Joey with depth and empathy.
What to expect
Glass Mask Theatre promises that every seat is a front-row seat. Doors open at 6pm, seating is unassigned, a table is included with your ticket, and optional pre-show food and drink are available.
Frequently asked questions
When is THE WITNESS on at Glass Mask Theatre?
THE WITNESS runs nightly at 7pm from Tuesday 20 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, with no performance on Sunday 25 October. Doors open at 6pm.
How much are tickets for THE WITNESS?
Standard tickets are €40 and concession tickets (student, OAP or unwaged) are €35, plus a €1.50 booking fee per ticket.
Are tickets still available?
Most dates are on sale, but Thursday 22 October is already sold out, so early booking is advised.
Where is Glass Mask Theatre?
Glass Mask Theatre is inside the Bestseller Café at 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Seating is unassigned and a table is included with your ticket.
Tickets and how to book
Tickets for THE WITNESS are €40 (standard) and €35 (concession), plus a €1.50 booking fee. Book your date on TakeYourSeats.ie — Thursday 22 October is already sold out.
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