Don’t get greedy… It’s a deadly sin.
It’s 1969. Man has just set foot on the moon. The streets of Brooklyn are tense. A shaky truce between an Irish gang and the Italian mafia must be upheld. Now $100,000 has gone missing and someone will have to pay.
The world premiere of Drum Belly brings together two exciting artists for their Abbey Theatre debut, writer Richard Dormer (best known for his play Hurricane about Northern Irish snooker player Alex Higgins) and director Sean Holmes, Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith in London.
Hold tight as this edgy new thriller draws you deep into New York City’s gritty underworld.
Production Note
Please note Drum Belly contains strong language and violence.
Suitable for ages 16+.
Booking Details
5 April – 11 May on the Abbey stage
Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2pm
Tickets: €13 – €40 (conc. €13 – €23)
Theatre Test Drive
Take a test drive of our new play Drum Belly from Monday to Wednesday for just €10. Subject to Availability.
Assisted performance details
Sign language and interpreted performance: Thurs 9 May, 7.30pm
Audio-described and captioned performance: Sat 11 May, 2pm
Related Events
Other Voices: Art & Violence
talk 18 April
Talking Text Workshop - Drum Belly
workshop 11 May
Abbey Backstage Tours
talk 13 June to 20 July
Shush
show Thursday 6 June to Saturday 20 July
And Also…
Paddy Whackery: The top Irish American Gangsters
As Drum Belly continues to entertain audiences, Adrian Collins from Joe.ie took a look at some of the most famous Irish American gangsters who made it big Stateside in the seedy underbelly of crime.
NEWS 19 Apr 2013
And Also…
Secrets from the wings - A director’s commentary
Maeve Stone, Assistant Director on Drum Belly, reveals some of the backstage secrets of the play.
NEWS 17 Apr 2013
And Also…
A soundtrack from the ‘60s
Drum Belly features classic tracks which are sure to bring back memories from the swinging era. We’ve put together a playlist of some of the best ones for you to enjoy!
NEWS 17 Apr 2013
And Also…
Five of the best Irish American gangster movies
To celebrate the exciting launch of Richard Dormer’s new play Drum Belly, the men at Joe.ie decided to highlight five of the best Irish mob movies set in the States from the past 25 years.
NEWS 11 Apr 2013
And Also…
Drum Belly Video Trailer
NEWS 21 Mar 2013
REVIEWS: WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
See all reviews‘The greatest gangster film never made’
‘A compelling and strikingly unusual show’
‘A fast paced testosterone-fuelled gangster tale with a great soundtrack’
‘A raucous rollercoaster of black comic satire’
‘Stomach-churningly funny’
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REVIEWS: WHAT YOU SAID
See all (4) reviews* * * * *
I just adored this play. Loved everything about it - music, lack of a set, everything. So well thought out in every respect. Have seen it twice (so far!!) and probably even enjoyed it more the second time. Terrific cast but my favourite had to be Mickey No No - he had me in stitches! Just goes to show - there’s no such thing as a small part!!! Don’t miss it!
Lizaevent, Dublin 26 Apr 2013, 12:07
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Loved everything about it! Powerful, funny, rockin’ tunes, great acting, and the biggest mess I’ve ever seen on stage… very highly recommended!
Stacy Bellegardeevent, Dublin 18 Apr 2013, 23:54
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Brilliant!
Jerko Gromevent, Dublin 18 Apr 2013, 14:29
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Good to great acting, but I found the script dull and unoriginal.
Alanevent, Dublin 17 Apr 2013, 11:30
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