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Rehearsed Reading ~ The War of the Worlds

HG Wells wrote the novel,Howard Koch wrote the radio play loosely based on the novel.

Now we have a wonderful new re-adaptation of the radio play Written and Directed by The Shakes very own Ray Murray.

Set in Ireland a stellar cast brings you a rehearsed reading that will have you on the edge of your seat.

The Comedy of Errors

“The Comedy of Errors” is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare in the early 1590s. It is one of Shakespeare’s earliest works and is often regarded as his most farcical comedy. This production is the first live Shakespearean play to be produced by The Shakes since COVID-19. A real treat and not to be missed.

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No prior booking for rehearsed readings. Patrons are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment. There will be a raffle!! Tea, Coffee and biscuits included.

The Catacombs – Working Title

Located in the 1940s basement of 13 Fitzwilliam Place, ‘The Catacombs’ was a nightclub established by Dickie Wyman, who re-located to Dublin from the UK in order to avoid being drafted into WW2 after his boyfriend was killed in action. In an Ireland where conservatism ruled, “The Catacombs” was a place where anything went. It was a den of heavy drinking, discussions, debates, fights and lust and attracted bohemians like Brendan Behan, Patrick Kavanagh, J.P. Dunleavy, and Anthony Cronin, even earning a mention in Dunleavy’s ‘The Gingerman’.

A Secret Love

A Secret Love

A SECRET LOVE Adapted as a radio play by Val O’Donnell from the short story The Trusting and The Maimed by James Plunkett. James Plunkett’s short story, The Trusting and the Maimed, is regarded as one of the author’s most engaging and lyrical stories. It centres on the plight of a young, single, unmarried girl […]

Auditions for “Last Night @ the Catacombs”

JP Donleavy, left, Philip Wiseman, centre, with Brendan Behan in Dublin in 1959. Dublin Shakespeare Society will be holding auditions @  The TEACHERS Club 36 Parnell Sq West on the following dates Tuesday 14th May 20.00 to 22.00 Thursday 16th May 20.00 to 22.00 Thursday 23rd May 20.00 to 22.00 Sunday 26th May 20.00 to 22.00 […]

The Last Night at The Catacombs

ALL SHOWS NOW SOLD OUT!!! Cast * AIDAN JUDD * HILARY BOYLE * IAN PRENDERGAST * * SIOBHAN MOONEY * MARTIN O’CONNOR * BRENDAN O’DALY * * BILLY MULLIGAN * CLAIRE CARROLL * CATHAL O’RIORDAN * * DÁITHÍ O BRION * NEIL SHARPSON * DARRAGH BARRON * SARAH BYRNE * * MARIA MONTELEONE * MARCOS […]

Auditions ~ The Winter’s Tale

Auditions will be held to to fill the roles for the array of characters that populate The Winter’s Tale, which will be performed in the hall of the Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square West, from Tuesday April 1st to Saturday April 5th (including a matinee on Sat 5th), directed by Tim Casey.

If you are interested, please bring along a Shakespeare monologue (it doesn’t have to be long). Those with musical abilities, (singing, musical instruments or both) feel free to give us an example of your skill(s).

Auditions are open to members and non-members – however, if cast as a non-member you are obliged to join the society with annual membership fee at €35 general, €20 student.