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Dramaturgs Exchange with Kristin Leahey

The Abbey Theatre is delighted to welcome Fulbright Scholar and dramaturg Kristin Leahey to facilitate a three-hour peer to peer exchange of ideas on the role of the dramaturg in new play development and within...

Introducing Next Wave 2024

Next Wave is an artist advancement initiative for early career playwrights at the Abbey Theatre

Statement from the Abbey Theatre on the completion of the independent review by Crowe Ireland

The Board and the Co-Directors of the Abbey Theatre today welcome the completion of the independent review into the governance arrangements and policies at the theatre. The Crowe Ireland review was commissioned by the Abbey...

New Chair appointed to Board of the Abbey Theatre

The Abbey Theatre Board and Executive welcome the appointment of John Cronin as Chair of the Board of the Abbey Theatre, made today by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin....

Abbey Theatre extends its gratitude to outgoing Chair

The Abbey Theatre would like to extend its gratitude to the outgoing Chair of the Abbey Theatre Board of Directors, Dr. Frances Ruane.

A tribute to the life and work of Edna O’Brien

The glorious Edna O’Brien has left us at the age of 93.

Abbey Theatre Resident Directors 2024

With the Abbey Theatre’s Resident Director programme, we offer an invaluable opportunity for directors to develop their craft and hone their knowledge and practice. 

Expressions of interest sought for role of Chair to the Board of the Abbey Theatre

Expressions of interest are now invited from applicants who believe that they possess the skills and experience necessary to fill the role of Chair of the Board of the Abbey Theatre

Canon and contemporary collide as Abbey Theatre announce Dublin Theatre Festival offering, featuring reimagined work by Lady Gregory and world premiere from Enda Walsh and Anna Mullarkey

The Abbey Theatre announces its Dublin Theatre Festival offering, featuring plays by Lady Gregory, and Enda Walsh and Anna Mullarkey, in a programme that brings together canonical and contemporary work, celebrating the breadth of artistic...