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Matilda The Musical is making a return to Dublin

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical - based on Roald Dahl's book - will make a return visit to Dublin next year.

Music • 09 Sep

Silhouette of Raphael Papo, The Fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof: 'It's a masterpiece!'

The latest production of classic musical Fiddler on the Roof is heading to Dublin. John Byrne meets Matthew Woodyatt, who plays the iconic lead role of Tevye.

Music • 01 Sep

Jaqueline Brunton and David O'Reilly in Little Shop of Horrors

New bursary launched to encourage young Irish talent

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin and TheatreworX have announced a new bursary to encourage the next generation of Irish talent.

Movies and Musicals • 09 Aug

Calamity Jane: 'It's a role that's got everything'

Oh, the Deadwood Stage is a-rollin' up Misery Hill. Yep, the much-loved musical Calamity Jane is heading to Dublin and John Byrne talks to the show's star, West End legend Carrie Hope Fletcher.

Music • 27 Jul

Little Shop of Horrors opens for business in Dublin

With Little Shop of Horrors set to open at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin this weekend, Evelyn O'Rourke headed there to meet the creative team behind the theatre's first in-house production.

Entertainment • 24 Jul

SIX star Alexia: 'I think it's quite inspirational'

Hit musical SIX is back in Dublin and the show's original star Alexia McIntosh has also returned – and she's having a ball - as Anna of Cleeves.

Feature Article • 21 Jun

Johhny Ward, David O'Reilly and Jacqueline Brunton

Cast unveiled for Little Shop of Horrors at BGET

An all Irish cast has been unveiled for the upcoming production of the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors at Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Music • 04 Jun

'It's a spectacle - but it's got a beautiful heart'

Stanton Wright stars as the mighty Aslan in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He talks to RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about the show as it heads to Dublin.

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre • 01 May

Miss Saigon is on the way back to the Bord Gáis

Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical is reborn and Miss Saigon is on its way back to Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Music • 28 Apr

Jennifer Zamparelli will star in the Rocky Horror Show this August

Exclusive Jennifer Zamparelli cast in Rocky Horror Show

Jennifer Zamparelli is set to appear in The Rocky Horror Show when the hit musical returns to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin next year.

Entertainment • 23 Apr

Jacqueline Brunton and David O'Reilly star as Audrey and Seymour

'This is a big moment for musical theatre in Ireland'

Musical theatre in Ireland is entering a new age this summer as the much-loved Little Shop of Horrors lands at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Music • 10 Mar

Celine Byrne: 'Without an audience, there is no show'

Much-loved soprano Celine Byrne is on the road again as we head towards Christmas. RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne - no relation, by the way - talks to her about her year so far and her plans for the Festivities and beyond.

Music • 16 Nov 24

The original Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Pic: Matt Murphy)

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is coming to Dublin

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has announced that multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical will have its Irish premiere in Dublin November 2025 as part of its first ever World Tour.

Music • 11 Nov 24

Jennifer Zamparelli, who hosted the launch, and BGET General Manager Stephen Faloon

New shows, big stars for Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 2025

The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has revealed it's 2025 season featuring a star-studded line-up of blockbuster productions including Moulin Rouge!, War Horse and Tina.

Entertainment • 07 Nov 24

DeAngelo Jones, Shaq Taylor, Billy Nevers and KM Drew Boateng star in Hamilton, which opens at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Friday

Hamilton to begin record-breaking run in Dublin theatre

Hamilton, the fastest-selling show ever at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, is set to begin its official Dublin run, following earlier previews this week.

Entertainment • 20 Sep 24

The Book of Mormon is on its way back to Dublin

The Book of Mormon is coming back to Dublin 2025 as the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has announced a new run of the m7uch-loved stage show.

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre • 22 Jul 24

Sarah O'Connor on bringing 'amazing' Wicked to Dublin

Irish actor Sarah O'Connor talks to RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about returning to her native Dublin to play Glinda in a new run of monster musical Wicked at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Theatre • 10 Jul 24

Comedian Paul Whitehouse is set to take to take on the role of the iconic grandad from Only Fools And Horses

Only Fools and Horses the Musical Dublin-bound in 2025

Comedian Paul Whitehouse is set to star as the lovable grandad in Only Fools and Horses the Musical when it comes to Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next year.

Theatre • 08 Jul 24

'They thought it was a terrible idea - but we didn't!'

As their award-winning, feelgood musical Come From Away heads to Ireland, Canadian composing couple Irene Sankoff and David Hein talk to RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about the show and the good people of Gander.

Music • 07 Jun 24

Margaret Atwood postpones Dublin show due to Covid

Canadian author Margaret Atwood has been forced to postpone her appearance at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this Sunday after she contracted Covid-19.

Margaret Atwood • 07 Jun 24

Danny Robins is bringing the Uncanny world to Dublin

Danny Robins is bringing his spooky hit BBC TV show and podcast Uncanny to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. John Byrne catches up with the British writer and broadcaster who has embraced the supernatural.

Television • 02 Jun 24

Mary Poppins to fly direct from the West End to Dublin

It's going to be a very Mary Christmas this year as the multi-award-winning musical Mary Poppins will fly direct from the West End to Dublin next December.

Theatre • 13 Apr 24

Grease is the world for Dubliner Kevin O'Dwyer

Dubliner Kevin O'Dwyer is Associate Director of the musical Grease, which is coming to Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre in April. He talks to John Byrne about the show and his time in showbiz.

Theatre • 12 Apr 24

Aladdin: 'There's something timeless about the story'

Ahead of the Broadway and West End hit musical's arrival in Dublin, RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne speak to Aladdin star Yeukayi Ushe.

Feature Article • 02 Mar 24

Black n White the Zebra and Hiran Abeysekera Pi in Life of Pi (Photo: Johan Persson)

Life of Pi: 'It's very much a story of survival'

Ahead of its arrival in Dublin, The Life of Pi's Lolita Chakrabarti talks to RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about her award-winning stage adaptation of the much-loved book.

Feature Article • 24 Feb 24