Basement Productions

29/04/2026

THE LAST HOUSE
By Derek Murphy
Presented by Basement Productions and Together FM. Tune in Saturday 2nd May at 7pm to find out more .....

24/04/2026

Tick tock, tick tock ... Calling all creative writers - where you at? Only TWO weeks left folks ... closing date for submissions is
FRIDAY 8th MAY 2026

Basement Productions once again present:
SHOWCASE SESSIONS 4: 15 MINUTES OF FAME
as part of the Ballyfermot CherryOrchard Arts Festival 2026. To get involved this year, you need to:

1. Write a short piece with an approximate 15-minute run time
2. Email your script to [email protected]
3. Act in it yourself (or we can help with actors where available)

23/04/2026

Basement Productions and Together FM present THE LAST HOUSE, by Derek Murphy

23/04/2026

Basement Productions and Together FM are proud to present:
THE LAST HOUSE
A radio play by Derek Murphy
Airs on Together 96FM on Saturday 2nd May at 7pm

17/04/2026

Basement Productions and Together FM are proud to present:
THE LAST HOUSE
A radio play by Derek Murphy
Airs on Together 96FM on Saturday 2nd May at 7pm

What would you do to put a roof over your family? What would you do to keep them safe? The Last House may never come again. Choose wisely.

Directed by Billy Mangan
Sound Production by Christopher McMahon
Cast (in order of appearance)
- Niamh Hopper (Mary)
- Dylan Lysaght (Sean)
- David Spain (Mr. O’Brien)
- Brenda Mitchell (Tina)

13/04/2026

How's the writing coming along folks? Get those thinking caps on (if you haven't already!) and a big shout out to any creative writers who plan to participate in this year's Showcase Sessions: 15 Minutes of Fame show as part of the Ballyfermot CherryOrchard Arts Festival 2026. If you want to be involved, you need to write a short piece with a approximate 15-minute run time then email your finalised script to [email protected]. If you wish, you can act in it yourself or Basement Productions can help with actors where available. Remember, closing date for entries is FRIDAY 8th MAY 2026 so get writing ......

10/04/2026

OMG OMG OMG - 3 weeks into it already!!!! Where you at writers???? Basement Productions are once again bringing you our original Showcase Sessions 4: 15 Minutes of Fame show as part of the Ballyfermot CherryOrchard Arts Festival 2026. If you would like to be involved this year, here is what you need to do:

1. Write a short piece with a maximum 15-minute run time
2. Email your script to [email protected]
3. Act in it yourself (or we can help with actors where available)

Closing date for entries is FRIDAY 8th MAY 2026

05/04/2026

Wishing all our followers a very happy Easter - enjoy the long weekend everyone!!!

03/04/2026

Already two weeks in!!! Have you started writing yet??????

Basement Productions is proud to once again bring you our original Showcase Sessions 4: 15 Minutes of Fame show as part of the Ballyfermot CherryOrchard Arts Festival 2026. This initiative to encourage local writing and performance first made it's way onstage back in 2023 and each year it has gone from strength to strength and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to once again. If you would like to be involved this year, here is what you need to do:

1. Write a short piece with a maximum 15-minute run time
2. Email your script to [email protected]
3. Act in it yourself (or we can help with actors where available)

Closing date for entries is Friday 8th May 2026 but if you need more information, you can call us on 0872796993 or message us on Facebook or Instagram with your query. You have 7 whole weeks to pull an idea together and work on it .......... let's get started!!!!!!

31/03/2026

🎭 MASTERCLASS ALERT🎭

Ready to elevate your physical comedy? Join The Dice Players for an intensive workshop with the amazing Frankie McCafferty!

Frankie, a prominent figure in the Irish stage and screen, is celebrated for his roles in Ballykissangel, Vikings, and Derry Girls. He is a Commedia dell'arte specialist, trained at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Paris.

What to expect:

* The Art of the Mask: Explore the physicality and characterization of traditional Italian comedy.
* Expert Guidance: Learn from an Irish Times Theatre Award-winning actor known for his unique comic style.
* Practical Skills: Enhance your stage presence and physical range in an energetic environment.

✨ Limited to 5 spots! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true industry veteran.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 16th

🕒 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

📍 Location: Palmerstown Parish Hall, Dublin 20

🎟️ Book Now: https://form.jotform.com/260534110689052

20/03/2026

Get in and book your spot now before they're all gone!

08/01/2026

Is 2026 the year you might give a bit of acting a try????