The show got great press from everyone and well done to you, cast and crew. I saw it on Saturday and Bouncers was a cracker. Fast, clear, wicked, humane. The choreography worked and movement between characterisation and the sexes was ace. I laughed a lot. Rose Rushe, Journalist with the Limerick Post.

Established in 2007, Since then we have produced, Amadeus, Feb 2008. Wiping my Mothers Arse, June 2008, Musica e Maschera, August 2009. The Crucible, November 2009. Mass Appeal, Dec 2009. Servant with Two Masters, March 2010. CREAM July 2010. She Stoops to Conquer, Oct 2010. Five Kinds of Silence, Feb 2011. God and Adam, April 2011. Stones in his Pockets, June 2011. Faust August 2011. Three Chekhov Shorts, Oct 2011. Under-Ground, Nov 2011. Bouncers, currently in work Feb 2012

Bouncers Bursting with imagination and wit and presented by just four actors, Bouncers is an outrageous and hilarious parody of the nightclub scene. The four brutish bouncers of the title portray over twenty different characters as we are invited for a night out on the town. We see them as giggly girls and lads on the make preparing for the big night out as we follow their progress to the dance floor. There, we also meet an entire cross-section of revellers, including Hooray Henrys, pogoing punks and drunken slobs! The evening's events are set against the tatty glitzy glamour, flashing lights and pulsating beat of the nightclub scene. Cast: David Collins, Pius McGrath, Stefan Barry, Zeb Moore. Written by John Godber Directed by Simon Thompson

Performance Times:
2nd & 3rd March @ 8pm – The Boy’s School

Ticket Prices:
€15 / €12 concession

Booking:
Smock Alley Theatre
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Weill and Brecht’s musical satire on corruption and capitalism set in 19th-century London. Music, including hit song “Mack the Knife”, by live orchestra. Performed by the B.A. in Drama graduating students of the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama. Directed by Peter McDermott, conducted by John Meehan.

Written by Bertolt Brecht Directed by Peter McDermott Lighting by Moyra D’Arcy Costume by Marie Tierney Composer Kurt Weil Conductor John Meehan For ages 12+ 2 hours 30 mins with 15 minute interval

Performance Times:
Preview: Weds 7th March @ 7.30pm Run: Thurs 8th – Sat 10th March @ 7.30pm Matinee: Sat 10th March @ 2pm

Ticket Prices:
Full Price €15 / Concession, Preview & Matinee €10

Booking:
Smock Alley Theatre
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• On Eoghan Quinn’s writing: The Independent (UK) – ‘Daftly Enjoyable’ • On Heffernan’s Performance and Puppetry, respectively The Irish Times - ‘High Energy and Hilarious’ Dearbhil Crotty - ‘Beautiful’ • On Jack Gleeson’s performance: Film Ireland - ‘Gleeson is mesmerising’ • On Matthew Smyth’s Performance and Productions: The List (Edinburgh) ‘Unmissable’

This spring, the brand new theatre company Collapsing Horse is setting up shop at Smock Alley Theatre with its exciting new puppet comedy musical... from March 26th they will present MONSTER/CLOCK: A Play on Time. In the same month that the much anticiapted MUPPETS MOVIE is released in cinemas, Collapsing Horse will be presenting its own Irish, yet incredibly unique, experience. One for all the family, suitable from age 8 and up.

MONSTER/CLOCK: A Play on Time is an exciting new piece of musical puppet theatre developed by Collapsing Horse Theatre Company. It expounds the life of Toby, a castigated monster and apprentice watchmaker, who finds his world blown apart by a raid on his workshop, and the kidnapping of his mentor and guardian. He is forced to flee from the safety of his desk into the vast steampunk fantasy world that awaits him outside his door. In so doing, Toby discovers that there are many more hands at work than he suspected, and he may be but a cog in the grand nefarious machinations of his mysterious assailant. Through puppetry, music and heaps of comedy, MONSTER/CLOCK explores self-discovery and the passage of time, leaving us to wonder if it’s truly on our hero’s side. Starring: Kate Kennedy, Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones), Rachel Gleeson, Aaron Heffernan, Eoghan Quinn and Matthew Smyth. Chorus/Narrators: ¬Grainne Pollak, Richard Shaffrey, Meadhbh McHugh and Martha McGregor. Written/composed by Eoghan Quinn (of Obama Mia! of Edinburgh Fringe success), Directed by Dan Colley (Spilt Gin Theatre Company), Produced by Matthew Smyth (Rough Magic SEEDS), Puppet Master Aaron Heffernan (ISDA award for puppet design), Musical Director/composer Danny Forde (M.A. in Music Tech fro TCD), Set and Lighting by Colm McNally (Daguerrotype Theatre), Production Manager Trevor O’ Connell.

Performance Times:
8pm / Matinee on Friday’s at 5pm and Saturdays at 3pm

Ticket Prices:
€15 / €12 concession

Booking:
Smock Alley Theatre
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Tabs Theatre Productions was formed in 2006 and quickly established itself as a progressive theatre company that creates original and compelling performances. Professional actors, directors, writers and technicians come together to develop independent and challenging works which are presented in contemporary and innovative ways. We're dedicated to tackling topical, raw subject matters and bringing them to audiences in a palatable fashion

Wither follows the lives of a family struggling to care for their mother who is suffering from dementia. The story is told in a humorous and poignant way allowing the audience to truly understand the impact this horrific disease has on everyone it touches. Isobel, a once vibrant woman, is now a mere shadow of her former self. She lives with her son Finbar and his family. Pushed to the edge Finbar is barely coping and his wife Bernadette becomes the primary care-taker. Their teenage son has become lost in the chaos. Isobel’s other children Patricia and Dennis view the situation from their own homes. Patricia has always had a difficult relationship with her mother and now finds herself unable to put the past behind her despite time running out. Dennis is the impartial onlooker who is so removed from the truth of the situation that he becomes the voice of morality, but not of reality. All ages welcome - Some strong language – 80 mins (no interval) Written & Directed by Victoria Fradgley Lighting Design by John Crudden Set & Costume Design by Niamh Cummins Cast Aine de Siun – Bel Benjamin Musgrave - Dennis Blayne Kelly – Brian Ceire O’Donoghue – Patricia Elaine Reddy – Bernie Laura Canavan – Ellen Niall Walsh – Finbar Phyllis Carthy - Isobel Tabs Theatre Productions was last in the main space of Smock Alley Theatre in 2009 with Never After, written and directed by Victoria Fradgley and was very well received by audiences.

Performance Times:
Mon 30th April – Saturday 5th May @ 8pm ( Preview Monday 30th April @ 8pm /Matinee on Sat 5th May at 3pm)

Ticket Prices:
€15/€12 – Preview tickets €10 – Matinee tickets €12 – Groups of 8 or more €10

Booking:
Smock Alley Theatre
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