Experience the Electrifying Return of Dublin Oldschool at 3Olympia Theatre this September
4th & 5th September 2024 – Doors open at 7 pm, tickets on sale now
★★★★★ – Sunday Times
“Exceptional acting squared with exceptional writing … unmissable.”
★★★★★ – The Herald
“Kirwan’s late-night trip through the city makes for incredible theatre”
★★★★ – UK Independent
“There’s the swagger and linguistic self-intoxication of rap and a kind of vernacular concrete poetry that you can almost see materialising in mid-air as it is uttered.”
★★★★ – Business Post
“The pace is electrifying, the atmosphere crackling with energy, and the stage alive with an exhilarating love for language itself…. Highly recommended.”
★★★★ – What’s On Stage
“Beautifully directed by Phillip McMahon and performed with raw and involving intensity. It’s a blast.”
★★★★ – The Stage UK
“A tour de force of performance.”
Get ready for the theatrical event of the year as Dublin Oldschool, the smash-hit play about brothers, Dublin and dance music, celebrates its tenth anniversary with two monumental shows at Dublin’s iconic 3Olympia Theatre. This critically acclaimed production, which has captivated audiences from Dublin to Edinburgh and even London’s National Theatre, promises an unforgettable evening of raw emotion, electrifying performances, and pulsating music. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie
Speaking about the run, writer and actor Emmet Kirwan said ‘I’m so excited to be bringing Dublin Oldschool back to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre. The journey the show has had, from a 50 seat venue to 7 sell out runs in Project Arts centre, to Edinburgh and The National Theatre in London and now in the 3Olympia … the whole thing is still hard to grasp. It’s exciting that we get to bring a show about Dublin and dance music back to such an iconic venue for a home crowd.”
Ian Lloyd Anderson, actor Dublin Oldschool noted “For me, being back doing Dublin Oldschool to mark 10 years is very special. As an actor you’re constantly thinking about what is next and rarely do we take stock and reflect on what we have done. It’s always been something I’ve been immensely proud of. Definitive in terms of my own career. To see it go from 50 people in an audience to theatres around the world, to a film, to a big hometown crowd in Dublin to mark 10 years, is very cool. To have done all of that with two good mates. Even more special.”
Phillip McMahon, Director Of Dublin Oldschool, commented, “Dublin Oldschool is one of the great success stories of contemporary Irish theatre. Emmet Kirwan’s soulful, lyrical play speaks to the magic and community of Ireland’s dance music scene, while taking a stark look at family, class and addiction in Dublin City. Oldschool began as an underdog of a show, but quickly took on a life of its own, playing to sold out houses in Dublin, Edinburgh and London’s famed National Theatre, before going on to become a hit film, solidifying Emmet Kirwan and Ian Lloyd Anderson as two of Ireland’s brightest talents. Now celebrating the show’s ten year anniversary, I’m proud to be remounting this show with great collaborators and friends. Dublin Oldschool began in the corner of a cafe in Dublin, but grew into a cultural touchstone that celebrates friendship and the power of dancing together. We mark a decade of magic with this show at Dublin’s home of live entertainment, the 3Olympia Theatre, where so many amazing gigs have come before us. We’ll be raising the roof with Emmet Kirwan’s contemporary classic play.”
The Story:
Join Jason, a wannabe DJ on a chemically enhanced trip through the streets of Dublin. His journey of misadventures leads him to an unexpected reunion with his estranged brother Daniel, an educated homeless addict. Over a lost weekend, the brothers reconnect, over tunes, trips and their history. As they navigate their tumultuous lives on the edge, they uncover common ground—but how long can their buzz last?
A Decade in the Making:
Since its debut at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre in 2014, Dublin Oldschool has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Garnering accolades like Best Performers at the Dublin Fringe and the Stewart Parker Award for writing, it was also adapted into a box office hit feature film. Now, Emmet Kirwan and Ian Lloyd Anderson return to the stage under the masterful direction of Phillip McMahon, bringing their dynamic chemistry and powerful performances to new heights.
Join Us:
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dublin Oldschool and witness a spoken word odyssey like no other. Secure your tickets now from €29.90 (including booking fee) and be part of an exhilarating theatre experience that will leave you breathless.
Creative Team:
– Written by: Emmet Kirwan
– Directed by: Phillip McMahon
– Performed by: Emmet Kirwan and Ian Lloyd Anderson
– Produced by: Verdant Productions
Don’t miss out on this exceptional limited-run theatrical event!
Tickets on sale now from https://www.ticketmaster.ie/dublin-oldschool-tickets/artist/5442266
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