November 9, 2026

Saoirse Anton

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Look Back for Something to Look Forward to...

November 9, 2026

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE, #DANCE, #MUSIC

Look Back for Something to Look Forward to...

Don’t worry, I’m not going to force you to revisit the plays you did for your Leaving Cert, pop a tea-towel on your head and set you onto the boards to reprise your role as Shepherd #3 from your school nativity play

October 5, 2026

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE, #FESTIVAL

Spooks on Stage!

October 5, 2026

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE, #FESTIVAL

Whether you like a cosy ghost story or heart-stopping thrills, you’ll find something to scare and delight you this month, wherever you are in Ireland! Steel your nerves, sort your costume, and delve in to the Halloween delights on offer…just don’t forget to check for monsters under the bed when you get home!

September 7, 2026

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

A Dublin Fringe Festival Curriculum

September 7, 2026

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Tackling any busy festival programme and figuring out what to see can be more daunting than the task of finding lunchboxes, ties and calculators that have been abandoned since June! Luckily for you, I’m here to set your syllabus and get you started with some of my top Fringe recommendations!

August 14, 2026

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Getting Back to the Theatre

August 14, 2026

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Whether you fancy a dance, some exciting audio-visual spectacle, or an intriguing play, head on down to your local venue and let’s get back into the theatre and take our seats together!

July 4, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Escape to the Theatre This July!

July 4, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

As your friendly theatrical travel agent, here are my recommendations for stagey escapes this July.

June 21, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Theatre Stories: A Festival Season Guide

June 21, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Theatre Stories: A Festival Season Guide

Whatever festival you find yourself at, follow these golden rules and you won’t go too far wrong.

June 7, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

On Our Stages in June

June 7, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Where better to find that than in the Neverland that is your local theatre? Flit out of daily life, suspend time for a bit, and escape into the magic of the stage for a few hours. Read on for some of my suggestions of what to enjoy on stage this June.

May 23, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Theatre Stories: Chapters

May 23, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

From the first time we are brought along to a family show as small children, right through to participating in Bealtaine events and beyond, there are different stages in our artistic lives that need to be nourished.

May 2, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE, #DANCE, #FESTIVAL

May Movers and Shakers

May 2, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE, #DANCE, #FESTIVAL

May feels like a time for movement, so read on to see who is moving and shaking on Irish stages this month!

April 22, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Theatre Stories: A Joy Shared

April 22, 2025

Saoirse Anton

#COLUMN, #THEATRE

Is there anything better than sharing the excitement of a show you love coming to town with a friend? From dressing up to go see the Rocky Horror Picture Show, to eagerly dissecting the dramaturgy of a play with a fellow theatregoing friend over a post-show pint, sharing theatrical experiences is fun!

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