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The Pigeon Factory

Finding purpose in a broken society through the lens of absurdity, pathos, and pigeons.

What's on
at smock alley theatre

Generally speaking... lots!

2 - 4 May
The Ireland We Dreamed Of

The Ireland We Dreamed Of is a new performance by visual artist Sinead McCann in collaboration with sociologist Dr Louise Brangan. A powerful performance, exploring what it was like to live with the unbearable weight of self-denial, how silence seeped into our homes, and the bravery it took to break out from this world of secrets.

3 + 4 May
The Good Women

It’s the 1960s, the world is changing. Protesters take the streets, hippies celebrate free love, and a young band called “The Beatles” is rising to fame. Not in conservative Switzerland, where women didn’t even get the vote until the 1971. Bette and Trudy are about to change that – and question their life choices, sexualities and what it means to be a good woman in the process.

11 May
Night At The Harem

Immerse yourself in the allure of swirling veils, captivating melodies, and mesmerizing movements that will transport you to a magical realm. From sensual solos to dynamic group routines, “Night at the Harem” guarantees a night of entertainment that will leave you breathless and craving more.

16 May
The Dress of Memories

A theatrical and musical performance dedicated to the condition of farewell explored through a world suspended between hope and uncertainty. The performance focuses on the moment when our ordinary existence, which firmly holds us tied to our lives, is irreversibly disrupted by events beyond our control, forever interrupting the life we knew.

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at smock alley theatre

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About Us

history

Smock Alley Theatre lies in an unassuming part of Dublin city. Nestled on the banks of the River Liffey, you would be forgiven for thinking it a quiet little building. Originally built in 1662, The Theatre Royal at Smock Alley gave the world the plays of George Farquhar (The Recruiting Officer), Oliver Goldsmith (She Stoops to Conquer) and Richard Brinsley Sheridan (The Rivals). 300 people attended the theatre each night, seven days a week to be enthralled, entertained and enlightened by actors, acrobats, dancers, musicians and trapeze artists. Now, 350 years after it was first built, the theatre has been carefully and lovingly restored to become Dublin’s Oldest Newest Theatre. It is now once again a bustling hub of theatre, song, dance, art and creativity.

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Artist Hub

Smock Alley is a key part of the arts infrastructure of Dublin. Here we list the variety of ways in which work is developed and presented at Smock and how you can engage with us to help develop your own work and practice.