Category Archive: Sean O’Casey Theatre
Nov 27
“A Bolt From D’Blue” by David Gilna
IRISH PREMIERE ON 1st DECEMBER David Gilna (‘My Bedsit Window’, ‘The Unsung Hero‘, ‘One For The Ditch’) is coming to the Sean O’Casey Theatre . Following the success of the World Premiere of his new solo play, ‘A Bolt From D’Blue’ , for the 1st Irish Festival 2022 at the New York Irish Center …
Sep 23
Sean O’Casey, Trouble Pilgrims and the truth!
There’s a great quote often attributed to Joe Strummer of the Clash, describing his musical philosophy as “Three chords and the truth”. He might indeed have said those words (and so too may have Johnny Cash) but in doing so he was quoting a country musician from the 1950′s which is when the phrase originated. …
Sep 03
“From Ballyfermot to New York and to the Sean O’Casey…” – an interview with playwright Derek Murphy
The Sean O’Casey Festival 2022 will feature Basement Productions’ “A Very Irish Killing”, the first time the group has performed at the Sean O’Casey Theatre. It is also the first time a play by Derek Murphy has been performed in East Wall, so we were pleased to have a few words with Derek in …
Sep 02
“OFF THE METER – ON THE RECORD” by John McDonagh
Driving New York Crazy for 40 years … … NEXT STOP DUBLIN ! John McDonagh is a radio host, a member of Irish American Writers & Artists (IAW&A), and has been driving a NYC yellow cab for nearly four decades. This occupation has provided the raw material for his critically acclaimed one man show. Directed …
Jun 09
“NOTHING TO LOSE BUT OUR CHAINS” : Revolutionary trade unions, women workers and International solidarity (Summer School 2022)
The Sarah Lundberg Sumer School 2022 , focusing on Revolutionary trade unions, women workers and international solidarity is taking place on Saturday 11th June at the Sean O’Casey Theatre, East Wall . All welcome to this FREE event . SCHEDULE OF TALKS , DRAMA and PRESENTATION: 11.30 am – Tea & Coffee for early …
Sep 18
“O’Casey in the estate – Ploughing on” / Culture Night 2020 (Available now)
This collection was created for Culture Night 2020. It can be watched as a playlist (above) , which will carry us through the life of Sean O’Casey from childhood through to his last farewell to Dublin. Each contribution can also be enjoyed separately (below) . Join the cast members of the RTE documentary “O’Casey in …