A new stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel brings the kinship of boy and beast alive in a triumph of theatrical storytelling
From King Lear at the Gate to Dr Strangelove starring Steve Coogan, the coming year’s stage line-up includes jukebox musicals, period romcom and a play that probes the Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstake
Theatre: This thrilling Cameron Mackintosh-Disney show capitalises on PL Travers’s original story, which has so much more to offer than the films
Shipping of large parts of show’s set from UK was delayed and subsequently made ‘impossible’ by closure of Holyhead port
Irish National Opera’s production of Verdi, featuring Michael Chioldi, Soraya Mafi and Bekhzod Davronov, is hampered on opening night
Jack and the Beanstalk, Mary Poppins and an adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s The Giggler Treatment are among the highlights
There’s a burble of excitement at this intimate preview of scenes and songs from the Sherman brothers musical
The renowned former ballerina Nina Ananiashvili has spent 20 years transforming the State Ballet of Georgia, which is about to make its first visit to Dublin
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre apologises for ‘unavoidable’ cancellation on Tuesday night
Cork mezzo-soprano on her packed schedule, shifting pitch and the sadness of being away from home with constant travelling for performances and rehearsals
Theatre: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s artful history of the establishment of the United States is also a showcase for some exceptional performers’ talents
Energy group announces renewal of deal with theatre owner Crownway Entertainment for 10 years
Seats are already very limited, but if you’re going or thinking of it, here’s a survival guide
The musical epic will run from nine weeks at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from September 17th to November 16th
Theatre: Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s musical features evenly matched leads who reach impossible notes with vigour and expression
Canadian author says she will try to reschedule event with Laurie Anderson and Mary Robinson for later in the year
In 13 Tongues, the renowned company blends traditional themes such as harmony and balance with explosive reflections on contemporary life
Theatre: Yeukayi Ushe’s commanding turn earns a fourth star for what is otherwise a merely serviceable adaptation of the animated film
Theatre: Richard Strauss’s tale of sex, violence, incest and necrophilia invites excess, but Bruno Ravella instead deploys restraint – to outstanding effect
Disney ushered in a new era on Broadway when it began to put its animated classics on stage. Creative head Thomas Schumacher takes us behind the scenes
Theatre: The dialogue may feel leaden, but Max Webster’s production more than compensates
Theatre: Glenn Slater’s lyrics and the book by Cheri and Bill Steinkiller provide a solid skeleton on which to hang characters’ conflicts
Lolita Chakrabarti, an actor and playwright, had written a script about the unbelievable adventures of Pi
The Welsh actor and writer talks about TV, novels and her wish to replace cynicism with joy
Led by Inês Bogéa, a superwoman of Brazilian dance, the company has an impact that goes far beyond what audiences see during a performance
Theatre: Show offers a golden ticket reinforcing seasonal message that goodness will be its own reward
The Lion King, Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast and My Fair Lady among the musical productions attracting ticket-buyers last year
Puccini’s opera is full of antics – and Orpha Phelan gets them all right, from joyous mayhem to emotional darkness
Theatre: Showstopping technical hitches on opening night are a reminder this is a live performance, not a strip of celluloid
The Lion King, with its iconic original staging by Julie Taymor, is about to open in Dublin. It’s one of our dozen favourites
Theatre: Sharangi Gnanavarathan’s spunky charm and fine singing voice in the leading role will reinforce the musical’s appeal to a younger audience
Walt Disney musical to finally go ahead at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre after restrictions
Four units in Grand Canal Dock are fully let and producing €93k in annual rental income
Lockdown has unlocked possibilities for turning the garden shed into a useful retreat
Garry Hynes directs The Cherry Orchard, a play she says that’s still of the moment
Miss Saigon actors Ashley Gilmour and Red Concepcion are this week’s guests
Cork actor Molly Lynch and her ‘Sunset Boulevard’ co-star Ria Jones on life for women in musical theatre
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
