don’t miss
Trad
Tue 4 & Wed 5 Feb, 8pm
by Mark Doherty
★★★★ The Guardian
A hilarious, absurd and poignant tale of a 100-year-old Irishman… and his father! Directed by award-winning actor Aaron Monaghan.
cinema
Western Stars
Thu 6 Feb, 8pm
Bruce Springsteen
★★★★ Rolling Stone
★★★★ Empire
The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock and the American dream in this intimate and personal concert film.
selling fast
Sharon Shannon
Fri 7 Feb, 8pm
With Alan Connor
Iconic, award-winning Irish accordionist Sharon Shannon is joined by multi-instrumentalist Alan Connor for a very special evening of music from her entire back catalogue.
The Legend of Luke Kelly
Sat 8 Feb, 8pm
Dublin singer-songwriter Chris Kavanagh celebrates the memory and music of Luke Kelly in this authentic show showcasing the life and songs of Ireland’s most iconic folk singer.
selling fast
Admission: One Shilling
Sun 9 Feb, 3pm
With Dame Patricia Routledge & Piers Lane
★★★★★ Limelight Magazine
The award-winning actress and international concert pianist tell the extraordinary story of Myra Hess and her famous wartime National Gallery concerts.
cinema
Kinky Boots: The Musical
Sun 9 Feb, 8pm
Encore Screening
★★★★ The Times
Filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre in the heart of London’s West End, Kinky Boots is strutting onto the big screen, featuring songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper.
monday night cinema
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Mon 10 Feb, 5pm & 8pm
★★★★ The Irish Times
★★★★ The Observer
This classic adventure tale worthy of Mark Twain, is an inspiring and uplifting folk story that celebrates the friendship of three unexpectedly kindred spirits.
Take Off Your Cornflakes
Wed 12 Feb, 8pm
by Rose Henderson & Pat Nolan
★★★★ Irish Mail on Sunday
A tender, funny and heart-warming portrait of a marriage and the decisions you face when the person you love goes out of their mind.
A Holy Show
Thu 13 & Fri 14 Feb, 8pm
By Janet Moran
★★★★ The Arts Review
A new comedy play based on the 1981 hijacking of an Aer Lingus plane by an ex-Trappist monk.
extra date added
Fleabag
Sat 15 Feb, 5pm & 8pm
EXTRA SCREENING ADDED
National Theatre Live
Encore Screening
★★★★★ The Guardian
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
Under the Hawthorn Tree
Sun 16 Feb, 12pm & 3pm
Based on the internationally acclaimed book by Marita Conlon-McKenna, Under the Hawthorn Tree follows the journey of three brave siblings as they fight for survival during the Great Famine in this story of family, history and hope.
cinema
Cézanne: Portraits of a Life
Sun 16 Feb, 8pm
Exhibition on Screen
Described by Picasso and Matisse as “the father of us all” Cézanne is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. This new film re-examines the life Cézanne, featuring interviews with curators, art experts, and correspondence from the artist himself.
monday night cinema
Ordinary Love
Mon 17 Feb, 5pm & 8pm
★★★★ The Guardian
This intimate portrait of a marriage weathering a storm, reflects on love, relationships and life’s demands - a relatable, bittersweet story of ordinary people.
Howie the Rookie
Wed 19 Feb, 8pm
by Mark O’Rowe
Rex Ryan and Stephen Jones perform Mark O’Rowe’s brutal and beautiful play of two monologues on its 20th anniversary.
sold out
Eddi Reader
Thu 20 Feb, 8pm
★★★★★ The Herald
★★★★★ Maverick
Celebrating 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.
selling fast
Des Bishop
Fri 21 & Sun 23 Feb, 8pm
Following a sellout success in 2019, one of Ireland’s most successful comedians is back with brand new show Mia Mamma covering all things life and death!
Des Bishop brings his unique stand-up and comic perspective on Irish life back to our stage for one night only.
I, Elizabeth
Sat 22 Feb, 8pm
★★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News
Using only Elizabeth I’s words, Rebecca Vaughan explores the Elizabeth I’s struggle to reconcile the desires of womanhood with the duties of sovereignty in this compelling play.
cinema
Aida on Sydney Harbour
Sun 23 Feb, 3pm
Encore Screening
In Aida, Verdi masterfully pits the intimate affairs of the heart against the grandeur of the universe: where kingdoms rise and fall and the sands of time grind onward.
monday night cinema
Beanpole
Mon 24 Feb, 5pm & 8pm
★★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ Variety
Post WWII, two young women struggle to rebuild their lives among the ruins. Visually vibrant, Beanpole examines female resilience, trauma, hope and humanity.
State of Exception
Tue 25 Feb, 8pm
Catherine Young Dance
Featuring outstanding Irish and international performers, State of Exception is a powerful, raw multicultural interplay of dance, music and text that delves into the world of asylum seekers and Direct Provision.