The award winners and nominees for the 2016 International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival were announced last night at our closing Gala and Awards Night at the Teachers’ Club. Festival Artistic Director Brian Merriman paid an emotional tribute to Sean Meehan as a new award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Gender or Identity’ was inaugurated in his […]
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Tickets are selling fast for many weekend shows. Please ensure that you arrive at the show at least 15 minutes before the start time. Shows must start on time and it won’t be possible to admit late-comers. Buying tickets at the door? Please check this post for regular updates. Again best to arrive early to
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This series of interwoven short gay stories by Joe Dipietro, arrives direct from Kings Head Theatre London. Three fit, handsome and talented actors introduce us to about a dozen men active on the online and sauna circuit. From the closeted soldier, to the partnered banker, the playwright, screen star and the more consistent 23 year
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This excellent production from Kings Head Theatre must rank as one of the most graphic and hard hitting ever staged in the festival. The first rate cast of five fit guys are totally believable as they strip down, chill out and recite the graphic stories of real men whose life on the gay scene is
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We have a completely new line-up of productions starting from 7:30pm this evening and running until Saturday. Our week two programme has something for everyone, including: The hidden sex and love lives of men who have sex with men Celebrating Equal Marriage … with a few hurdles along the way Need a laugh? Comedy (and
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Amazing Women’s Theatre Happening Right Now For 14 years IDGTF has proudly provided a platform for women to perform their works, told the stories of women’s lives, celebrated outstanding women forgotten by history and supported female playwrights. #WakingTheFeminists 2015: hundreds of women (and supporters) gathered at the Abbey to question the lack of representation
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Check out the reviews of some of our week 1 shows at TheOutMost.com including a 5-star review for Botox Angels. Full reviews now here at www.gcn.ie. Botox Angels: ‘***** – Inspirational accessories are used to underline the performances, which go hand-in-hand with the dialogue, complete with elements of clowning, dancing and slapstick. The energy is
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Festival review: Word Play This high speed zany comedy from Canada is infectious. Our two young attractive characters Jess and Nick are feckless, lazy and full of themselves – like a next generation ‘Will and Grace’ friendship. They hate their workplace an all night restaurant with a pretty gross clientele. They do a certain amount
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Northside or southside… buy tickets and more! Want to find out more about IDGTF 2016 and buy tickets, books, T-shirts and more? Our brand new Pop-Up Shop is open daily from 11:30am-6pm at 9 Parliament Street directly opposite the Front Lounge. Buy Festival Tickets Find out about our programme Buy Festival T-Shirts Buy ‘Wretched Little
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