Carlow Little Theatre Society

08/10/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗟

Director Michael Somers putting the cast of The Crucible through their paces at rehearsal last night, as they prepare to bring Arthur Miller’s powerful allegorical play to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw Theatre in VISUAL, Carlow, next month.

This major production brings together an accomplished cast of Carlow and Kilkenny actors to tell one of the most powerful and enduring stories in modern theatre.

Set in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, The Crucible begins as whispers of witchcraft take hold in a deeply religious community. What starts with a group of young girls and a handful of accusations quickly descends into fear, suspicion and hysteria. Neighbour turns against neighbour, old grievances surface, and accusation becomes a weapon with devastating consequences.

At the centre of the gathering storm is John Proctor, a man forced to confront his own past as the courts demand confessions and names. As fear overwhelms reason and reputation becomes a matter of life and death, Arthur Miller poses a timeless question: what happens when a society chooses accusation over truth?

Powerful, tense and remarkably relevant more than 70 years after it was first performed, The Crucible is a story of conscience, courage, reputation and the terrible price of mass hysteria.

📅 26th to 29th November 2026
🕢 7.30pm
📍 George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow
🎟️ Tickets: €23 | €21. Via (bio on Instagram):

https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/carlow-little-theater-presents-the-crucible

03/10/2026

🎭 A special night of theatre at Club D’Art, Carlow

We’re delighted to be involved in a special evening celebrating the work of Irish playwright Barry McKinley, featuring his two one-act plays, The Wonder Wheel and Serengeti.

The Wonder Wheel leads the evening, with Aonghus Óg McAnally reprising his role as Larry, a part he previously performed with Druid in Galway. The award-winning play has already received recognition, and we’re delighted to have Aonghus bring this to Carlow.

He will be joined by Carlow Little Theatre members Deirdre Fleming, Jamie Dockery and Shannon O’Doherty, with Barry McKinley himself taking on the role of the waiter.

Aonghus brings more than 25 years of experience across Irish theatre, film and television. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin’s Samuel Beckett Centre, he is Artistic Director of Rise Productions and has worked with many of Ireland’s leading theatre companies. His solo performance in Fight Night earned him Best Actor at Dublin Fringe and the Bewley’s Little Gem Award.

Jamie and Aonghus will then feature in the second piece of the evening, Serengeti.

📅 Friday 9th October | 8pm
📍 Club D’Art, Pembroke, Carlow
🎟️ Free admission | Booking essential
📞 087 2441 888

Come along and enjoy a special evening celebrating Barry McKinley’s work, brought to the stage by local and professional talent. 🎭

25/08/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 & 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Carlow Little Theatre Society is seeking expressions of interest from members who wish to direct plays for:

• Full-Length Production at VISUAL, Carlow – May 2027

• Full-Length Production at VISUAL, Carlow – October/November 2027

• Potential One-Act Season (20–50 minutes) – date & venue TBC

We welcome expressions of interest from members interested in directing any of the above productions.

📅 Deadline: Sunday, 20th September 2026

📧 Email: [email protected]

Please see the attached image for full details.

19/08/2026

🎭

🎭 TWO ACTS & A MONOLOGUE

An entertaining evening of drama, humour and storytelling is coming to Carlow Methodist Church this Thursday 20th August at 7pm.

Featuring three original works by acclaimed playwright Barry McKinley, the evening brings together the poignant Watermark and two hilarious comedy sketches featuring the much-loved characters Paddy and Bets.

Expect unexpected secrets, modern technology, lost love and an unforgettable funeral invitation!

Performed by Deirdre Fleming and Michael Somers.

📍 Carlow Methodist Church
📅 Thursday 20th August
🕖 7pm

Supported/funded by Carlow Arts Office, a service of Carlow County Council.

Come along for an evening of theatre, storytelling and plenty of laughs! 🎭

27/07/2026

🎭 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿

Carlow Little Theatre Society is delighted to return to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw Theatre this November with a bold and innovative production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, The Crucible.

Directed by Michael Somers, this major production brings together an accomplished cast of Carlow and Kilkenny actors to tell one of the most powerful and enduring stories in modern theatre.

Set in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, The Crucible begins as whispers of witchcraft take hold in a deeply religious community. What starts with a group of young girls and a handful of accusations quickly descends into fear, suspicion and hysteria. Neighbour turns against neighbour, old grievances surface, and accusation becomes a weapon with devastating consequences.

At the centre of the gathering storm is John Proctor, a man forced to confront his own past as the courts demand confessions and names. As fear overwhelms reason and reputation becomes a matter of life and death, Arthur Miller poses a timeless question: what happens when a society chooses accusation over truth?

Powerful, tense and remarkably relevant more than 70 years after it was first performed, The Crucible is a story of conscience, courage, reputation and the terrible price of mass hysteria.

📅 26th to 29th November 2026
🕢 7.30pm
📍 George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow
🎟️ Tickets: €23 | €21. Via:

https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/carlow-little-theater-presents-the-crucible

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧

Betty Parris: Kate O’Connor
Rev. Samuel Parris: Paul Behan
Tituba: Helen Dunne Tully
Abigail Williams: Shannon O’Doherty
Susanna Walcott: Grace McNiece
Goody Ann Putnam: Lianne Murphy
Thomas Putnam: Paul Dunne
Mercy Lewis: Avril Lakes
Mary Warren: Mia Weir
John Proctor: Richard Duffy
Rebecca Nurse: Deirdre Fleming
Martha Corey: Margaret McKenna
Giles Corey: Gerry Kavanagh
Rev. John Hale: Ciernan Parker
Goody Elizabeth Proctor: Aoife Reddy
Francis Nurse: Paddy O’Byrne
Ezekiel Cheever: Scott Cooper
Marshal Herrick: TK Siziba
Hopkins: Caleb Noctor
Willard: Luca Dolan Ruiz
Judge Hathorne: Paddy Behan
Deputy-Governor Danforth: Paul McManus
Sarah Good: Edwina Hopkinson

𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 – 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦

Susannah Martin
Asher Hennessy
Elizabeth Howe
Sarah Wildes

𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗

Kellie Butler
Aoife Doyle

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠

Director: Michael Somers
Producer: Aisling O’Halloran
Assistant Director: Ann Gleeson
Assistant Director: Raymond Farrell
Lighting Design: Tadhg McSweeney
Sound Design: Paul Dunne

The Crucible is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Plays Limited under the auspices of the Drama League of Ireland (DLI).

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹.

26/06/2026

🎭 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 🔎

Following the tremendous success of last year's Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Carlow Little Theatre Society is delighted to be returning with a second original production, which will be staged at the Dinn Rí as part of the 2026 Carlow Fringe Arts Festival.

We are now holding casting readings and are looking for enthusiastic performers to join the cast. Whether you're an experienced actor or trying theatre for the first time, we'd love to see you.

📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕢 𝟳.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗗'𝗔𝗿𝘁, 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘄

No preparation is required. Just come along, read for a part and find out more about this exciting production.

The full Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre will be staged at the Dinn Rí on Friday, 31 July 2026 as part of the Carlow Fringe Arts Festival.

New faces are especially welcome, so why not come along and see if there's a role with your name on it? 🎭🕵️

10/06/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟯 – 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the second reading of Arthur Miller's The Crucible last night.

We were delighted with the turnout and the energy, enthusiasm and talent in the room. It was wonderful to welcome both returning participants and some new faces as we continued our exploration of this powerful and enduring drama.

We now look forward to our third and final script reading tomorrow evening.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟯

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 11th June 2026
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Club D’Art, Pembroke, Carlow R93 EH9X

Set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, The Crucible explores themes of fear, hysteria, integrity and justice as a community is torn apart by accusation and suspicion.

New participants are still very welcome to attend and get involved.

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 26th to 29th November 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Visual Carlow

We look forward to seeing you there.

08/06/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟮 – 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘

Following a very successful first reading last week, we are looking forward to our second reading of Arthur Miller's acclaimed play The Crucible tomorrow evening.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟮
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday 9th June 2026
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Club D’Art, Pembroke, Carlow R93 EH9X

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀:
• Multiple male and female roles (18+)

We were delighted with the turnout, enthusiasm and talent on display at the first reading and look forward to welcoming both returning and new participants tomorrow evening.

Set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, The Crucible is one of Arthur Miller's most powerful and enduring dramas. Exploring themes of fear, hysteria, integrity and justice, the play follows a community torn apart by accusation and suspicion, as personal grievances and hidden desires erupt into collective panic.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟯
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 11th June 2026
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Club D’Art, Pembroke, Carlow R93 EH9X

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 26th to 29th November 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Visual Carlow

New participants are very welcome to attend.

03/06/2026

🎭🖋️

Carlow Little Theatre Society awards prizes for playwriting competition - News - Carlow Nationalist

27/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘

We are delighted to be holding readings for our November 2026 full-length production of Arthur Miller’s acclaimed play The Crucible, as follows:

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟭

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 4th June 2026
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Club D’Art, Pembroke, Carlow R93 EH9X

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟮
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday 9th June 2026
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Club D’Art, Pembroke, Carlow R93 EH9X

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟯
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 11th June 2026
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Club D’Art, Pembroke, Carlow R93 EH9X

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: Multiple male and female roles (18+)

Set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, The Crucible is one of Arthur Miller’s most powerful and enduring dramas. Exploring themes of fear, hysteria, integrity and justice, the play follows a community torn apart by accusation and suspicion, as personal grievances and hidden desires erupt into collective panic.

The production will be performed in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre at Visual, Carlow from 26th to 29th November 2026.