Late September has settled into a cooler, indoorsy rhythm, and the theatres are carrying the week. Druid brings its O’Neill to the Gaiety for Dublin Theatre Festival, Matilda holds court in the Docklands, and there’s a Whitney night to belt along to. Here’s what to line up before the weekend.
Events This Week
The picks worth booking now, from touring musicals to a hands-on class you can slot in later in the week.
Jameson Cocktail Making Class, An hour behind the bar with the distillery’s mixologists, building three drinks from scratch.
Tue 6 October · Jameson Distillery Bow St. · Dublin · €60
Jameson Cocktail Making Class, Missed the first date?.
Wed 7 October · Jameson Distillery Bow St. · Dublin · €60
Matilda the Musical (Touring), The Roald Dahl tale done big and bright.
Wed 30 September · Bord Gais Energy Theatre · Dublin
A Moon for the Misbegotten, Druid takes on Eugene O’Neill for Dublin Theatre Festival, a heavyweight drama for anyone who likes their theatre serious and slow-burning.
Thu 1 October · Gaiety Theatre · Dublin
Queen of the Night, A Tribute To Whitney Houston, A live-band tribute built for singing along to the big ones.
Fri 2 October · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
A Moon for the Misbegotten, There’s a Saturday matinee option on the same Druid production.
Sat 3 October · Gaiety Theatre · Dublin
What’s Happening
Two gentle daytime dates in Laois worth pencilling in, both best checked with the library before you head out.
An LOETB course at Portarlington Library, A community learning session from Laois and Offaly’s training board, a low-key afternoon for anyone thinking about picking up a new skill.
Laois
Positive Ageing Week at Abbeyleix Library, Part of the national week built around connecting generations, a sociable afternoon aimed at older readers.
Laois
Making a night of the theatre run
With Dublin Theatre Festival in full swing and a few late-finishing shows on the list, staying over in the city centre takes the last train out of the equation. A room near the Gaiety or the quays keeps you within a short walk of the lot. Find a Dublin city stay
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