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InterACT

Join us for FREE workshops for schools and families as part of Cruinniu na nÓg
Sat 10 Jun @ 11am & 2pm
Free
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Mimirichi Clowns

Ukrainian, unique and utterly bonkers! Come and experience THE BIGGEST PAPER FIGHT IN IRELAND!
Sun 11 Jun @ 2pm
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The Ennio Morricone Experience

A celebration of the prolific film composer, featuring new arrangements of his best-known pieces as well as works by the composers that inspired his genius
Wed 11 Oct @ 8pm
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What’s on?

Browse through everything we have coming up over the next few months to keep you entertained.
Poster featuring the Backstage logo and three children peeking over a banner displaying the words interact open week

Exciting line up of workshops for schools and families as part of Cruinniú na nÓg
Children, Family Fun, Schools, Workshop

InterACT workshops

Mon 5 Jun - Sat 10 Jun
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Orla McCarthy performing a dance onstage with a male dancer in the background
Children, Workshop

Dance Workshop

Sat 10 Jun @ 2pm
Free
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Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney directing a film in a rural location
Children, Workshop

Filmmaking Workshop

Sat 10 Jun @ 11am
Free
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Theatre making workshop with Luke Casserly and Gea Gojak with school children in the foreground
Children, Family Fun, Workshop

Theatre Workshop

Sat 10 Jun @ 11am
Free
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Close-up image of Kofij & ND leading a music workshop
Children, Family Fun, Workshop

Music Production Workshop

Sat 10 Jun @ 2pm
Free
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Mimirichi

Ukrainian, unique and utterly bonkers! Come and experience THE BIGGEST PAPER FIGHT IN IRELAND!
Children, Family Fun

Mimirichi Clowns

Sun 11 Jun @ 2pm
€9
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Actor Seamus O'Rourke in character as Mossy Flood with a Sold Out graphic across the bottom of the image

The legendary Seamus O’Rourke brings his brilliant comic creation Mossy Flood to Backstage
Comedy, Theatre

The Ballad of Mossy Flood by Seamus O’Rourke

Fri 16 Jun @ 8pm
€20
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route 66 big band

Route 66 return to Backstage with their unforgettable big band sound
Music

Route 66 Big Band 2023

Sat 17 Jun @ 8pm
€22/20
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Beezneez Theatre pesion plan

Beezneez Theatre bring you a brand new rip-roaring comedy from the pen of John McDwyer
Comedy, Theatre

Pension Plan – Beezneez

Thu 13 Jul @ 8pm
€18/€16
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Poster for Backstage Theatre Camp depicting a female teacher and four costumed children peeking into an auditorium from behind a red stage curtain
Children, Workshop

Theatre Camp

Mon 17 Jul - Fri 21 Jul @ 10am-2pm
€65
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Poster image of Susan McCann String of Diamonds Concert Tour featuring show information and a smaller image of her granddaughter in the lower right

Don’t miss Ireland’s Queen of Country as she brings her classic hits to Backstage
Music

Susan McCann – String Of Diamonds Concert Tour 2023

Fri 15 Sep @ 8pm
€27
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Ennio Morricone

A celebration of the prolific film composer, featuring new arrangements of his best-known pieces as well as works by the composers that inspired his genius
Music

The Ennio Morricone Experience

Sat 7 Oct @ 8pm
€20
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The Fureys

The Legends of Irish music & song for one night only
Music

The Fureys

Sun 10 Dec @ 8pm
€30
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greatest 80s show
Music

The Greatest ’80s Show

Fri 15 Dec @ 8pm
€25
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Patrick Feeney

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

Patrick Feeney Live in Concert 2024

Sun 18 Feb @ 8pm
€25
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About Us

Backstage Theatre is a multi-functional building with a host of areas and rooms ideal for performances, rehearsals, workshops, conferences, exhibitions and meetings. Our Auditorium, Canal Studio, Meeting Room & Atrium Gallery space with bar provide ample opportunity for you to make the most of your event/conference
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New season launch

Digital Brochure

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Artists theatre longford

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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Community outreach longford

Community Outreach

Our community projects ensure we don't just bring the best to the people of Longford, but also help them achieve their best, discovering capabilities, skills & passions that may otherwise have gone uncovered.
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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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