Sink your teeth into this rather expansive list of shows this November in Smock Towers.
Not expensive. EXPANSIVE.
Full listings here.
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THEATRE
The Dolldrums
Jaxbanded Theatre
4 - 8 Nov
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Lily Burke will do anything to be a real girl. Even if it kills her.
After a decade living stealth, Lily is murdered by her long-suppressed subconscious, Lilith. Trapped in the purgatorial Dolldrums, she reflects on a life shaped by sex, lies, and self-sacrifice.
The Dolldrums is a modern parable about the truths we deny and the perceptions we embrace. No matter how far we run from ourselves, we can never escape who we truly are.
A New Play by Liath Hannon, star of hit Irish Film Girls and Boys.
THE DOLLHOUSE (Sat 8th Nov)
Jaxbanded Theatre and Smock Alley present THE DOLLHOUSE, a special fundraiser for trans short film HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE by Liadán Roche and James Hudson and a celebration of trans art, immediately following Jaxbanded Theatre’s final performance of Liath Hannon’s The Dolldrums.
Join us after The Dolldrums finishes on Saturday at 9pm for a drink in the Banquet Hall, a 30 minute curated set of audiovisual trans artistry and queer speakers before we descend deep into THE DOLLHOUSE rave in the Boys' School. Watch and join in as we transform it with queer joy and dance.
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THEATRE
Our Town
Entr'acte Musical Theatre and Drama Society
5 - 8 Nov
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Hailed by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written”, Our Town is set in the small town of Grover’s Corners over three acts. A poignant, powerful exploration of everyday life, love, and loss, we are delighted to host Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning classic this November.
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THEATRE
Boyfriends
LemonSoap Productions
12 - 15 Nov
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Following a three month affair between two anonymous men, Boyfriends, charts the ups and downs and roundabouts of a modern situationship. As they swing through four million one hundred and ninety one thousand possibilities of what they might mean to one another, through time, sex, Madonna songs, nightclubs, period dramas and calorie counting, Boyfriends asks us to ponder on that age old question: what the f*ck is romance anyway?
“Boyfriends is one of the best, if not the best, new plays of 2024.” — The Arts Review ★★★★★
Special Subscriber Offer. Use the code 'smockboyfs' to get tickets for only €17 for the performances on Wed 12th, Thu 13th or Fri 14th Nov. Limited number available!
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THEATRE
Lost in Asia
Jack Gavin
11 - 15 Nov
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If you’re going to be sad, son, you might as well be sad in the sun.
After the sudden death of his father, Aaron is left completely numb. He runs. Runs from his grief, the mourning neighbours, the auntie in laws and the Deirdres and Sharons of Dublin with their endless talk of mortgages and buying bleedin’ gaffs.
He chases the noise and chaos and anything that might make him feel alive again. But what happens when feeling something means feeling everything?
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MUSIC / ALBUM LAUNCH
Oliver Cole Album Launch
Oliver Cole
20 Nov
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“Cole is too smart a songwriter…the bucolic mix of Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Beatlesesque balladry is exceptional” – The Irish Times ★★★★★
Oliver Cole, born in Kells, County Meath, is an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter known for his evocative lyrics and distinctive sound. He gained prominence as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Turn, which released three Irish Top 10 albums between 2000 and 2005. After Turn disbanded in 2006, Cole embarked on a successful solo career, with his latest album, Wingspan, released on October 3, 2025, described as a stream of consciousness approach to songwriting.
Oliver will be performing songs from his highly acclaimed new album Wingspan as well as some old favourites. He will be joined by some very special guests including his old bandmates from Turn.
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LITERATURE / VISUAL ART
BARD NA PÁIRCE: THE POET OF CROKE PARK
IMRAM Féile Litríochta Gaeilge
21 Nov
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Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh was without doubt Ireland's most gifted sports commentator. Across his sixty year career, from his 1949 radio debut to his last All-lreland final on television in 2010, he was a deeply loved companion for generations of GAA fans. Bard na Páirce is a literary celebration of Mícheál's life and work, featuring specially commissioned poetry and prose from Colm Mac Gearailt, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, Dara Ó Cinnéide and Alan Titley; as well as new songs and music from Colm Ó Snodaigh, accompanied by Brian Hogan. The show will also feature archive recordings of Mícheál's commentaries; and on-screen images, created by Margaret Lonergan. Curated by Majella Ní Chríocháin.
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MUSIC
AMHRÁIN NA GEALAÍ: TIONSCADAL PHOEBE BRIDGERS
IMRAM Féile Litríochta Gaeilge
22 Nov
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Fusing pastoral acoustic folk with dreamy electronic pop, Phoebe Bridgers is known for exquisitely crafted lyrics that explore themes of heartbreak, loss, faith, family relationships and coming-of-age. Rolling Stone has acclaimed her ’uncanny knack for pop songcraft and classic American songbook melody.’
Amhráin na Gealaí is a special performance of her songs translated into Irish by poets Caitríona Ní Chléirchín and Dairena Ní Chinnéide, and performed by Belfast indie-pop artist Aoibha, of whom Hot Press has declared ’her gripping vocals could halt anyone in their tracks.’ She will be joined by her five-piece band; and by Jessie Dingle, who wowed audiences with her dynamic performance at IMRAM 2024's Taylor Swift Project. The lyrics will be projected on-screen with beautiful art selected by visual designer Margaret Lonergan.
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THEATRE
Trawled
Eoin Ryan
21 Nov
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A jaw-dropping story set on the Coral Sea, Australia. An Irish backpacker blags his way onto a prawn trawler. There he discovers a rarely seen world of hard labour and harder fishermen, where drinking, fighting, storms and hungry sharks are part of everyday life.
His raw, exuberant story of adventure twists dramatically into one of survival culminating in an unforgettable moment of redemptive grace.
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THEATRE
Murder Is For Other People
Charisma Check
24 - 29 Nov
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Sometimes, you’re You and sometimes, you’re Other People.
An inspector. An artist. A book full of unanswered questions. Whatever happens, this is going to be a mess. Smokey stylish noir meets surreal and silly sincerity in this murderous tale where logic unravels, performers make big accent choices, and nothing is quite what it seems.
From the sleep deprived minds of Charisma Check comes a genre-bending ride full of laughs, lies, and looking hot holding a cigarette. Expect tension. Expect chaos. Don’t expect a happy ending.
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THEATRE
The Sh*t Table
Don't Think Twice Theatre Company
28 + 29 Nov
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A one-act black comedy by writer Paul Howard.
You are cordially invited to Jarlath & Gemma’s big day! Check the seating plan carefully before you take your seat.
What do you do with the people you have to invite to your wedding when you really don’t want them there? Easy! Put them all at one table at the very back of the room. But what if putting those strangers together turns out to be the worst decision of your life?
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