Longford Theatre to stage a host of shows in the coming months

Backstage Theatre is the venue for two eagerly awaited upcoming performances, Druid Theatre’s production of Three Short Comedies by Séan O’Casey on February 28 and March 1, and dance show fpr schools Punk Alley on February 26.

Following their record-breaking 2024 tour of Seán O’Casey’s The Shadow of a Gunman, Druid return to Backstage Theatre with Three Short Comedies, classic rip-roaring one-act plays by one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights.

Set in a post office, A Pound on Demand (1939) is the tale of Jerry and Sammy who badly need a quick injection of cash to continue their night on the town.

In Bedtime Story (1951), poor John Jo Mulligan learns the hard way that inviting members of the opposite sex to Miss Mossie’s lodging house comes with serious consequences.

All hell breaks loose in The End of the Beginning (1937) when Darry Berrill and his wife Lizzie agree to swap their household roles – and that’s before Darry’s clumsy friend Barry arrives.

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These short tales of misadventure will be directed by Garry Hynes and performed by Druid ensemble members Marie Mullen, Rory Nolan and Marty Rea, alongside Venetia Bowe, Caitríona Ennis and Liam Heslin.

Since 1975, Druid have been criss-crossing the country to bring world-class theatre to audiences in their own communities.

This new national tour marks the beginning of their 50th anniversary programme in 2025.

Tickets for Three Short Comedies at Backstage Theatre on Friday, February 28 & Saturday, March 1 at 8pm are available on 043 33 47888 or backstage.ie

Punk Alley

Punk Alley is a loud, wild, and unapologetic joyride of live original punk music and high-energy dance. But don’t leave your adults at home – this is a punk show for everyone!

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Punk Alley is a show full of heart that asks big questions, creating a vibrant and fun space for young people to explore what they want to use their voice to fight for. Everyone is invited to participate in creating songs, writing placards, and playing music. We’re in this together so let’s make some noise!

Moxie Brawl is a fresh, award-winning, inclusive dance theatre company whose work has been described as ‘wholly absorbing ’, ‘endearingly witty’ and ‘satisfying ’.

Ages 4+ and their families.

For school bookings on Wednesday, February 26 at 1pm are available on 043 33 47888 or backstage.ie