Backstage Theatre

04/06/2026

We're thrilled to announce our new Online Bookclub will be kicking off this Autumn 📚
Hosted by writer and curator Dani Gill of Live Network the bookclub will meet online once a month on a Wednesday evening (7-8pm) as a chance to chat about books from the comfort of your home.

Titles will include Irish and international selections from prize-winning authors. A writer will join the book club session during the series, giving you the chance to chat directly with them about the book. Each attendee receives a custom bookmark at the end of the series.

We know life can be busy so we're giving you a headstart in case you want to include some of the titles in your summer reading list

The Online Bookclub is FREE just sign up and you can vote on possible titles on https://backstage.ie/events/online-bookclub/

29/05/2026

We were delighted to have David Rawle with us last week as part of his Activate residency with us🙌
Throughout the week David workshopped his new play "Feel S**t!" with actors Daniel Mahon, Lorcan Strain, Ian Toner and Karen Kelly alongside director Ash Dawes and Dramaturg Eftychia.

‘FEEL SH*T!’, a comedy drama about a chronically online young man and his abusive relationship with his only friend; his phone, and what happens when he tries to do the impossible and break up with the internet!

Excited to see this show develop

28/05/2026

Our final installment for National Poetry Day in assocation with Live Network, is Audrey Molloy reading from her collection Fallen
Enjoy!
Audrey Molloy
Longford Library Services Longford Writers

28/05/2026

To celebrate National Poetry Day we're sharing a series of poetry readings across the day in assocation with Live Network

Listen to Stephen Murray read from his collection The Sleep Thief

Enjoy!


Longford Library Services Longford Writers

28/05/2026

To celebrate National Poetry Day we will be sharing a series of poetry readings across the day in assocation with Live Network

First up we have Eitne Hand reading from her collection Tickel

Enjoy!


Longford Library Services

25/05/2026

An exciting line up of summer workshops at The Attic House Longford. Be sure to check it out...

Sign up to the Attic House Safe Futures Summer Programmes. We have a range of Programmes running from 4th June - 14th of August. If you would like to attend any of these programmes please fill out the form below and select your preferred programmes! If you need any further information contact Anna 0...

20/05/2026

The Legends of American Country Show
Fri 22nd May 8pm
Book NOW on 0433347888 or backstage.ie

“As good as Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville”
-Country Music Northern Ireland

“Pure Raw Country at its Best”
-CMT

“Fantastic show of nostalgic country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians”
-Hot Country TV

20/05/2026

Exciting opportunity for budding artists with Cruinniú na nÓg

👉Thurs 21st May
📍 Longford Library 5pm to 8pm
🎟 Free - booking essential on backstage.ie

Workshop places are free but must be booked in advance
Wonder Walls 2026 for Cruinniú na nÓg invites young people aged 12–18 to take part in a bold, hands-on street art experience as part of a nationwide celebration of creativity.

Join us for a workshop at Longford Library on Thursday 21st May with a professional artist in a hands-on session to create a large-scale mural and contribute to a shared national artwork piece, unveiled as part of Cruinniú na nÓg celebrations.

Workshop places are limited and must be booked in advance.

If you don’t secure a workshop place, don’t worry, you can join us on June 6th from 12pm to 4pm at Backstage Theatre for open drop-in session and be part of the action!

Delivered by The Walls Project, the team behind the Waterford Walls Street Art Festival. Funded by Creative Ireland.

📍

15/05/2026

Shirley's back 🙌

is wrapping up her run at the Gaiety Theatre and preparing to take to the road again this Autumn.

Catch Shirley Valentine when she returns to on Sat 14th Nov

🎟Book NOW on 043 33 47888 or backstage.ie