Despite calls for cultural change, black representation on the Irish stage is still years behind, but there are signs of ...

The Abbey Theatre was founded in 1904 when Ireland remained occupied by the ... had to write for English audiences,” says Caitlin White, a PhD candidate in public history who also runs excellent ...

For many decades the Abbey has been funded as Ireland’s national theatre – and has borne that title and responsibility. Some regard its funding – €9.5 million for 2025, up €1 million ...

It's since been rebuilt and now features 620 seats between the Abbey and Peacock auditoriums and a continuous playbill of Ireland's most promising playwrights. Visitors raved about the venue ...

Lynne Parker: The Abbey does so much. But Ireland needs a national theatre for the 21st centuryOpens in new window ] Also during Dublin Theatre Festival is BÁN, written by Carys D Coburn.