And we're off!

It’s already a week since we’ve launched, hard to believe we’re at this stage already! After our press launch with some of the cast from the amazing Dodgems in Merrion Square, we launched in style in the very funky Science Gallery - wine and canapés for all! The programme hot off the presses, was unveiled and our campaign “feel” came into its own. This year, feeling is the new thinking where we explore how theatre affects us all emotionally and how the Festival can touch every one of us is such different ways. After all the months of planning there are no more secrets!

This year we have a bumper Festival topping the amount of performances from last year to 286 altogether. A busy 18 days it will be! 27 shows from 12 countries in 16 venues, we will be pushing out the boundaries like never before, presenting performances in unusual spaces like apartments and art galleries, adding new thematic strands to the Festival shows, and a special events section bursting with more panel discussions, initiatives and performance than you can shake a stick at! Not to mention that Vanessa Redgrave is coming to town and that we have secured the biggest show in the world at the moment - Black Watch is one not to miss!

Take a look at the website, soak it all in, plan like you've never planned before. Box Office opens August 20 but if you want the best seats in the house, you can book now and become our Friend

Shauna Lyons

Acting Marketing Manager
Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival | September 25 – October 12