Word on The Street, an evening of new Irish voices from The Temple Bar Company, comes to The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on two Thursdays, 8 October and 15 October 2026, both at 7.30pm, with a different line-up each night. Each evening, three artists bring storytelling, spoken word and performance to the stage in pieces about contemporary Dublin, identity, culture and a changing Ireland. Tickets €5 plus booking fee on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Show: Word on The Street — new Irish voices, storytelling and performance, presented by The Temple Bar Company
- Venue: The New Theatre, 43 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
- Dates and times: Thursday 8 October 2026 (billed as Word on The Street - Temple Bar 35) and Thursday 15 October 2026, both at 7.30pm (doors 7.15pm)
- Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Age: 18+
- Tickets: €5 standard, plus €1.50 booking fee
- Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie, with a separate booking page for each evening
About the evenings
A lively evening of new Irish voices, storytelling and performance, exploring contemporary Dublin, identity, culture and the changing Ireland around us. Each night, three distinctive artists bring their own perspectives, experiences and creative worlds to the stage.
Thursday 8 October
MC: Matt Lunson
Kill, Elvis — Keith-James Walker. It's hard being a professional Elvis impersonator, and even harder when being Elvis feels better than being yourself. Kill, Elvis is a comedic exploration of the space in which a dream exists: between delusion and reality, exploration and destruction, heaven or hell.
FELISPEAKS — a Nigerian-Irish visionary artist celebrated for their exploration of identity, social justice and personal growth through poetry, performance and theatre. Their work in WAKE and OCTOPUS CHILDREN earned them a Best Performer award in 2021 and a Best Ensemble award in 2025 at Dublin Fringe Festival. Their poems “For Our Mothers” and “Rainbow Blood” feature on the Irish Leaving Cert curriculum, and they have performed their work across Europe and the United States.
Cormac Mac Gearailt — a bilingual spoken word poet, performer and creative writing facilitator based in Dublin, with deep roots in West Kerry. He was the 2024 All-Ireland Slam Champion and 2024 UNESCO Slamovision Champion, and writes and performs work that is rhythmic, embodied and emotionally resonant.
Thursday 15 October
New Era, New Éire — J.T., a twenty-something layabout, reflects on a night out amid the ever-changing landscape of modern Dublin. Written by Luke De Brún and performed by Jason Corbett.
Lifting the Gate — Ben MacCaoilte is a multidisciplinary artist, writer and performer whose work is rooted in Irish storytelling, folklore and sound. Known for his evocative language and immersive performances, he blends poetry, spoken word and experimental soundscapes to explore identity, landscape, memory and transformation.
Healing Through Hip Hop with Thought Brownie — a writer who sought refuge in hip-hop and turned what life threw at him into something that blooms. For fans of Socrates, Simone Weil, Shakespeare, Hamilton, Hadestown, Ted Lasso and Oxford commas.
Frequently asked questions
When is Word on The Street on at The New Theatre?
On two Thursdays: 8 October 2026, billed as Word on The Street - Temple Bar 35, and 15 October 2026. Both evenings start at 7.30pm, with doors at 7.15pm, and run about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Is it the same line-up both nights?
No, each evening has its own line-up. On 8 October it is Keith-James Walker with Kill, Elvis, FELISPEAKS and Cormac Mac Gearailt, with MC Matt Lunson. On 15 October it is New Era, New Éire, written by Luke De Brún and performed by Jason Corbett; Lifting the Gate by Ben MacCaoilte; and Healing Through Hip Hop with Thought Brownie.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are €5 standard for either evening, plus a €1.50 booking fee per ticket, booked online through TakeYourSeats.ie. Each evening has its own booking page.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Both evenings are for ages 18 and over.
Where is The New Theatre?
The New Theatre is at 43 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
Tickets and how to book
Tickets for Word on The Street at The New Theatre on Thursday 8 October and Thursday 15 October 2026 are €5 plus a €1.50 booking fee, on sale now on TakeYourSeats.ie. Each evening has its own booking page.
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