Dublin Theatre Festival

Thursday 25th September - Sunday 12th October 2008

Founded in 1957, it has grown to be Ireland's premier cultural event, and continues to lead the way in the presentation of outstanding Irish and international performance. The Irish genius for drama is recognised worldwide, and for the past half-century, the Dublin Theatre Festival has been at the heart of this success. The Festival is unique in its ability to stage major international theatre of scale, and has hosted productions by the world's most highly regarded artists, while also premiering work by the giants of Irish theatre.