Writer Amanda Verlaque's one-woman drama This Sh*t Happens All The Time makes its New Theatre debut, playing Temple Bar, Dublin for four nights from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026, following acclaimed runs at the Lyric Theatre and the Grand Opera House Studio in Belfast and at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Tickets €22.50 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

Show: This Sh*t Happens All The Time, a one-woman drama written by Amanda Verlaque
Venue: The New Theatre, 43 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Dates and time: Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026 at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
Running time: 60 minutes
Age guidance: 14+ (adult themes)
Tickets: €22.50 (plus €1.50 booking fee); unreserved seating
Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the play

1990s Belfast, Queen's University: two young women fall in love. But what if not everyone is so happy about your new relationship? A deeply personal show about queer love, tummy flips, hearts skipping beats — and defending yourself against a homophobic bully.

Sexy, darkly funny and striking, the play exposes homophobia, misogyny and coercive control to challenge the inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

Frequently asked questions

When is This Sh*t Happens All The Time on?

Four nights at The New Theatre, Temple Bar: Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026 at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Is it suitable for young audiences?

The age advisory is 14+, due to adult themes. The show runs for 60 minutes.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via the New Theatre booking page. Seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Pick your night on the New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

This Sh*t Happens All The Time at The New Theatre, Dublin - 17 to 20 November 2026