Dublin Gothic
Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
22 November 2025 - 31 January 2026
Written by Barbara Bergin
Directed by Caroline Byrne
Everyone has a story to tell.
And Number 1 O’Rehilly Parade is teeming with them, in this wild, exuberant ride through Dublin's twentieth century.
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Over one hundred years, generations of Dubliners share their joys, struggles and secrets in this bold, funny and deeply moving new play.
Full of wit and warmth, Dublin Gothic celebrates the glory and the grime of Dublin. In this spectacular production, more than a hundred unforgettable characters tumble through time as they make their way through life in the 20th century. The play features 19 actors, 4 different eras as the epic of everyday plays out on stage.
Tickets now on sale to see this glorious collection of endearing and dastardly Dubliners this winter - meet the Gatelys, the Cumminses, the Meehans, and their neighbours.
Barbara Bergin has been nominated for Dublin Gothic as a finalist for the prestigious and internationally renowned Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2026 - find out more here.
Photo credits: Ros Kavanagh
Video credits: Areaman
Production Trailer
Reviews for Dublin Gothic
"Dublin Gothic tells an awesome, unforgettable story.
Do not let it pass you by."
Sunday Independent
****
“Extraordinary”
The Irish Times
"a rollicking romp"
RTÉ Culture
The Dublin Gothic playscript has been published by Methuen Drama and is available for sale where ever you get your books.
You can also order it from the Methuen webshop here