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Outrage

Fishamble's acclaimed historical drama explores the true nature of women’s role in the Irish revolutionary wars
Tue 19 Nov - Wed 20 Nov @ 8pm
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Druid: Three Short Comedies

Fri 28 Feb - Sat 1 Mar @ 8pm
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A Christmas Carol

Aaron Monaghan and Bryan Burroughs’ playful, physical-storytelling stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' much loved novella
Sun 15 Dec @ 3pm
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What’s on?

Browse through everything we have coming up over the next few months to keep you entertained.
Two young women, one wearing a headset and microphone, sitting at a sound desk reading a script for Women in Technical Theatre

Workshop which aims to introduce young women to careers in technical theatre
Workshop

Women In Technical Theatre

Fri 22 Nov @ 10am & 1pm
Free
Event Info
Niall McCabe in performance

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island, musician Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience
Music

Niall McCabe

Sat 23 Nov @ 8pm
€20
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Members of Longford Variety Group as characters from Beauty and the Beast in This Is Me, overlaid with the words "Selling Fast".

Longford Variety Group is back with another unmissable night of musical classics
Community, Variety

This Is Me

Wed 27 Nov - Sat 30 Nov @ 8pm
€14.50
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Manchan Magan standing on a wooden path in a bog-land location as promotion for Rewilding the Mind

Manchan Magan explores the rising connection people are having with the spirit and the lore of the land of Ireland
Talks, Theatre

Manchán Magan – Rewilding the Mind

Thu 5 Dec @ 8pm
€17
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Claudia buckley

Join country sensation Claudia Buckley for a night of unforgettable classics
Music

Claudia Buckley & Louise Morrissey

Fri 6 Dec @ 8pm
This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
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Medium shot of Mick Flavin smiling, overlaid the words "Selling Fast".

Join us as Longford’s king of country Mick Flavin as he makes a much anticipated return to Backstage
Music

Mick Flavin

Sat 7 Dec @ 8pm
€25
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ABBA Forever - The Christmas Show

It’s always party time when ABBA comes to town but when it’s the Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse to let your hair down!
Music

ABBA Forever – The Christmas Show

Sun 8 Dec @ 8pm
€30
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A festive bouquet of flowers for Longford Flower Club Christmas Gala

Longford Flower Club presents its annual Christmas Gala
Demonstration

Longford Flower Club Christmas Gala

Tue 10 Dec @ 8pm
€15
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skool of rock

A comedy short film starring some of our young branch members in an adaptation of School of Rock.
Comedy, Film

Skool of Rock

Thu 12 Dec @ 8pm
€20
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Aaron Monaghan and Bryan Burroughs striking joyous poses while in performance in A Christmas Carol

Aaron Monaghan and Bryan Burroughs’ playful, physical-storytelling stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ much loved novella
Children, Family Fun

A Christmas Carol

Sun 15 Dec @ 3pm
€10 | €35 for family of 4
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Greatest 80s show

Back by popular demand after their sold-out show here last Christmas, the Greatest 80s Show is returns to Backstage this December!
Music

Greatest 80s Show

Fri 20 Dec @ 8pm
€27.50
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A collage of faces representing An Evening with St Mel's Musical Society

Stories, performances and memories from past and present members of this beloved Longford institution!
Music

An Evening with St Mel’s Musical Society

Fri 10 Jan @ 8pm
€20
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alex in wonderland

Panto fun with Backstage Youth Theatre
Family Fun

Alex in Wonderland

Fri 17 Jan - Sat 25 Jan @ 3pm & 7pm
€15/€10 | €42 for family of 4
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A monochromatic image of Eleanor Shanley leaning against a tree smiling at the viewer.

Join iconic folk singer Eleanor Shanley and the eclectic Ensemble 32 for a night of beloved songs, cross-cultural melodies, and timeless classics
Music

Eleanor Shanley with Ensemble 32

Thu 30 Jan @ 8pm
€22
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Image of Zac Hackett - monochromatic on the left, full colour on the right

Docufilm about Pat ‘Zac’ Hackett – proud Longford man, noted footballer and local legend
Film

Zac Hackett, A Football Man – Screening

Fri 31 Jan @ 8pm
€12
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Patrick Feeney at Backstage Theatre Longford

Ireland’s king of country and gospel makes a welcome return to Backstage
Music

Patrick Feeney

Fri 7 Feb @ 8pm
€27
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The four members of Track Dogs leaning against a wall

The talented quartet makes a welcome return to Backstage
Music

Track Dogs

Sun 9 Feb @ 8pm
€15
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druid theatre - three short comedies

Druid Theatre bring you three classic rip-roaring one-act plays by one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights
Comedy, Theatre

DRUID: Three Short Comedies

Fri 28 Feb - Sat 1 Mar @ 8pm
€30/27
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A young female dancer bathed in pink light strikes a pose during a performance of Night Dances

An ode to the body and a visceral, sweaty love letter to dance in all its guises
Dance

Night Dances

Wed 5 Mar @ 8pm
€20/18
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The Swing Cats posing with musical instruments against a grey background.

Join Ireland’s King Of Swing Luke Thomas and his band The Swing Cats for their KINGS OF SWING tour!
Music

Kings of Swing 2025 Concert

Sat 5 Apr @ 8pm
€25
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Declan Nerney posing with a guitar against a gold background, overlayed with head shots of John Hogan and John McNicholl

Ireland’s king of country music is back for another unmissable night at Backstage
Music

Declan Nerney

Fri 11 Apr @ 8pm
€27.50
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A woman wearing a woolen shawl stands outside with her back to us while gazing up at a murmuration of birds against a blue, late evening sky. The title "The Loved Ones by Erica Murray" is overlaid.

A series of unlikely events leaves four people reeling and questioning the true nature of love, loss and birds
Theatre

The Loved Ones

Sat 26 Apr @ 8pm
€24/20
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Legends of the 60s Tribute Show poster

The musical show with the ultimate feel-good factor will transport you all the way back to that magical golden decade that was the 1960s
Music

Legends of the 60s Tribute Show

Thu 8 May @ 8pm
€27
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Norma Sheahan wearing a blue cocktail dress, leaning back while popping the cork on a bottle of champagne with her right hand raised in the air and a mischievous look on her face, set against a dappled pink background overlaid with the words "It's Wine O'Clock with Norma Sheahan."

Life is a costume party… so pull on your sparkly Spanx, gather the glitzy gals, and pop your Cork!
Comedy

It’s Wine O’Clock

Fri 9 May @ 8pm
€25
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Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam against a pink and orange background

Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam are back with a night of country music classics
Music

Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam – We Go Together

Fri 23 May @ 8pm
€30
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Gearoid Farrelly Gearoid Rage poster

The hilarious Gearóid Farrelly takes a look at the litany of things in life that just make his blood boil!
Comedy

Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage

Sat 24 May @ 8pm
€20
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Michael Harding, wearing a trilby hat, slightly stooped while holding a cane, standing against the yellow-painted wall of a house

An enchanting evening with one of Ireland’s premier storytellers
Literary, Talks

An Evening With Michael Harding

Thu 29 May @ 8pm
€25
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The words The Legends of American Country Show in a western-style font bordered on each side by the faces of a number of county music stars

Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia!
Music

Legends of American Country Show

Sun 15 Jun @ 8pm
€27
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The members of Onóir in performance on a darkened stage. The name of the group appears on the bottom centre of the image.

Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir makes a welcome return to Backstage
Music

Onóir

Sat 21 Jun @ 8pm
€30
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Monochromatic image of Anne Gildea smiling maniacally against a light blue background for Further Adventures in Womaning

Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, is back with her brand new show!
Comedy

Anne Gildea – Further Adventures in WOMANING

Sat 8 Nov @ 8pm
€22
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About Us

Backstage Theatre is one of Ireland's leading arts venues, bringing you the best shows, gigs and entertainment. Located in Longford in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Backstage Theatre is the ideal choice for theatre, dance, comedy, family fun, school trips and a great night out. Take a browse to find out what's on in Longford. We also offer artists support through residencies and bursaries helping to nurture the arts in Ireland. Our venue is also multi-functional offering an ideal location for conferences, meetings and workshops in Longford.
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Artists Support

We are proud to give artists the support, the space and the opportunity to create, develop and dream through our Core Residency and Activate Residency Programmes. We will continue to develop these programmes, strengthening the support to even more artists and continuing to add value to the supports offered.
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Lasta Festival

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Support the Theatre

Backstage was first built in 1995, and while our heart is young our building is weary, the financial support we receive through your donations, no matter the size, offers us invaluable support to help helps us with the on-going upkeep of our beautiful building.

If you are in a position to make a donation of any amount we would be forever grateful.

Thank you for helping us to keep the arts alive

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