Four Rivers

Four Rivers Four rivers is a new theatre production hub serving theatres and arts centres in the SouthEast of Ireland. In association with Theatre Royal Waterford.

Supported by the Arts Council, Waterford Council, Wexford Council and Kilkenny Council.

We're taking to the airwaves today for a behind the scenes chat about our latest production! Tune in to this Wednesday'...
02/06/2026

We're taking to the airwaves today for a behind the scenes chat about our latest production! Tune in to this Wednesday's Morning Mix on South East Radio and Arena on RTE Radio One to hear all about why My Real Life by Eoin Colfer is a production you don't want to miss!

Workshop Title: Style in Performance: Tools for Actors & DirectorsSaturday June 13thJerome Hynes Theatre, NOH10am-4pmFee...
27/05/2026

Workshop Title: Style in Performance: Tools for Actors & Directors
Saturday June 13th
Jerome Hynes Theatre, NOH
10am-4pm
Fee: €50

This practical workshop for theatre practitioners is part of a series of multi-disciplinary professional development workshops, hosted by Four Rivers theatre company, throughout 2026.
Using a classic text as a starting point, this workshop will explore how to manage changes of style in theatre and what are the things an actor needs to do to execute a given style.
We will explore what the actor/director needs to focus on within these styles and what the common denominators are for the performer and director.

Bio

Niall is founder and Artistic Director of Blue Raincoat Theatre Company for which he has directed over 120 productions. Highlights include Shackleton and The Last Pearl, both devised by the company, and most recently, Alfread Jarry’s Ubu Roi. The company is based at their theatre The Factory Performance Space in Sligo.

Four Rivers Theatre returns to the local stage in June with Eoin Colfer’s comedic and very moving play about love, life ...
23/05/2026

Four Rivers Theatre returns to the local stage in June with Eoin Colfer’s comedic and very moving play about love, life and death, My Real Life, starring Garrett Lombard from Pure Mule.
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My Real Life:Rehearsal begins The exciting kick-off of the first day of rehearsals of our next production, Eoin Colfer’s...
19/05/2026

My Real Life:

Rehearsal begins

The exciting kick-off of the first day of rehearsals of our next production, Eoin Colfer’s My Real Life, began on Monday at the National Opera House. Eoin was present at the read through of what has been described as a comedic and very moving play about love, life and death, starring Garrett Lombard.

Directed by Heather Hadrill, Wexford man Noel records his thoughts for a friend to provide 'a bit of a speech for the afters'.

This production has an ensemble of all Wexford talent: Eoin, Garrett and Heather are all from Wexford where the play is located.

Also present were Liam Doona (designer),Jeni Roddy (costume), Mark Redmond (lighting) and company artistic director Ben Barnes.

Nationwide Tour

Wexford Arts Centre. June 11-13
Civic Theatre Tallaght. June 17
Theatre Royal Waterford. June 18
Mermaid, Bray. June 20
Belltable Limerick. June 24
Pavilion Dun Laoighaire. June 26-27

Four Rivers Theatre returns to the local stage in June with Eoin Colfer’s comedic and very moving play about love, life ...
16/05/2026

Four Rivers Theatre returns to the local stage in June with Eoin Colfer’s comedic and very moving play about love, life and death, My Real Life, starring Garrett Lombard from Pure Mule.
https://theatreroyal.ie/

Four Rivers Theatre returns to the local stage in June with Eoin Colfer’s comedic and very moving play about love, life ...
09/05/2026

Four Rivers Theatre returns to the local stage in June with Eoin Colfer’s comedic and very moving play about love, life and death, My Real Life, starring Garrett Lombard from Pure Mule.
https://www.civictheatre.ie/

Liam Doona WorkshopThe Scene is Set Workshop by Liam Doona (May 03) on behalf of Four Rivers proved inspiring for its pa...
07/05/2026

Liam Doona Workshop
The Scene is Set Workshop by Liam Doona (May 03) on behalf of Four Rivers proved inspiring for its participants.
As part of Four Rivers 2026 professional development series, this session brought theatre practitioners together to explore the art of set design – diving into how we shape the visual world of play.
It was a fantastic opportunity to question, learn, experiment and expand our creative practice with one of Ireland's most prestigious stage designers

Liam Doona WorkshopThe Scene is Set Workshop by Liam Doona (May 03) on behalf of Four Rivers proved inspiring for its pa...
06/05/2026

Liam Doona Workshop

The Scene is Set Workshop by Liam Doona (May 03) on behalf of Four Rivers proved inspiring for its participants.

As part of Four Rivers 2026 professional development series, this session brought theatre practitioners together to explore the art of set design – diving into how we shape the visual world of play.

It was a fantastic opportunity to question, learn, experiment and expand our creative practice with one of Ireland's most prestigious stage designers.

Four Rivers is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of acclaimed Irish actor Gary Lydon. We recently had the priv...
03/05/2026

Four Rivers is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of acclaimed Irish actor Gary Lydon.



We recently had the privilege of working with Gary as part of our Billy Roche season where he played the role of Detective Swan in "A Handful of Stars" - the play in which he performed the role of Jimmy Brady in the original production in 1988 and marked his London debut.



Gary grew up in Wexford and began his acting career with Wexford Theatre Co-op established and run by Michael and Irene Way. Over the years he built a distinguished and extensive career across theatre and film, earning widespread acclaim for his work.



He was especially noted for his ability to embody complex characters with depth, intensity, nuance and versatility.



His death is a significant loss to the arts.



Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his children and family, friends and all who knew him.



May he rest in peace.

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