MONDAY MAY 4th & SUNDAY MAY 10th. – “The Rain At The End Of Summer”

A huge smash hit in the Glen Theatre, when performed by The Glen Theatre Drama Group Banteer in 2024, this production of John B. Keane’s powerful drama is being revived and will be performed in The Glen Theatre Banteer for two nights in May 4th & 10th and The Marketplace Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh on Saturday May 16th at 8pm.To Book Tickets For The Markletplace Theatre, Phone 03300 561 025 or Book Online at https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/…/873659146 To Book Tickets for The Glen Theatre Banteer, Phone 029 56239 or Book Online at www.glentheatre.ie/contact A story set during an exceptionally hot Irish summer; it deals with an unplanned pregnancy that brings disorder to the otherwise amicable O’Brien household. The various characters are torn apart by their beliefs in the best way to deal with the pregnancy. Controversial in its day with its exploration of the class system, sexual liberation and the sanctity of family and marriage, its power hasn’t been diminished by time. Keen but never unkind, the attention of one of Ireland’s best-loved writers falls on human vanities and frailties of all kinds.

SATURDAY MAY 23rd MICHAEL CREAGH. One Man Show “C’mere ’til I tell ye a good one’

Michael Creagh One Man Show “C’mere ’til I tell ya a good one!” comes to The Glen Theatre Banteer on Saturday May 23rd. Sit back, relax, and let Mick regale you with a few of his best “good ones”……Hailing from Rathdowney / Errill in southwest Laois – where he’s practically a legend – Mick draws inspiration for his songs, poems, and stories from his home place and the characters that fill it. Admission is €20. Show commences at 8pm.

Book online at https://www.glentheatre.ie/contact? or Phone 029 56239

WEDNESDAY MAY 27th. 2026 – TREY HENSLEY

Another night not to be missed at The Glen Theatre Banteer. GRAMMY® Award-winning musician and singer/songwriter Trey Hensley—referred to as “Nashville’s hottest young player” Guitar Player of the Year.
A multiple GRAMMY® nominee, Hensley received his first GRAMMY® Award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in L.A. on Feb. 2, 2025 as a member of The Taj Mahal Sextet, whose album Swingin’ Live At The Church In Tulsa won in the Best Traditional Blues Album category.
Widely noted for his world class musicianship and guitar prowess, Hensley was invited to perform alongside some of the world’s greatest guitarists at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 in Los Angeles. That same year, Hensley was a featured player in a piece published by Guitar World magazine titled “6 Blazing Bluegrass Guitarists You Need To Hear.” Book your seat online at www.glentheatre.ie/contact or phone 029 56239 (ext.1) / 087 7921771. Admission is €25 and the show commences at 8pm. Please note that there will be no admission to the Theatre once the show has commenced.

SATURDAY MAY 30th

The Hawtheatre Company presents LAST TRAIN FROM HOLYHEAD

We are delighted to welcome the Hawtheatre Company to The Glen Theatre Banteer with their production LAST TRAIN FROM HOLYHEAD, written and directed by Bernard Field. The play follows a chance meeting between two men on a late-night boat train to London. Through the intervention of a mysterious Gypsy woman who shares their carriage, the men gradually discover their true relationship — as father and long-abandoned son. As well as being a story based on the truth of recent history, the play is a gripping, edge of the seat drama, full of surprises, twists, and laughs.“a story you will remember and are sad to have heard as you step off the train” Irish Theatre Magazine

ADMISSION €20. SHOW COMMENCES at 8PM.

Book online at https://www.glentheatre.ie/contact? or Phone 029 56239 (Ext 1)

OCTOBER 17th. FRANCES BLACK

When Nanci Griffith called Frances Black “the sweetest voice of Ireland,” she was paying tribute to someone who has been one of Ireland’s best-loved and most enduring artists since the late 80s, with a string of best-selling albums, awards and other accolades behind her. The extent of Frances’ popularity and talent has been reflected in the awards and accolades that she has received for her albums and live performances. She has twice been the recipient of one of the highest honours in Irish music, the prestigious Irish Recorded Music Association’s Best Irish Female Award, and was also delighted to receive a National Entertainment ”Personality of the Year” award, as it has always been vitally important to her to connect with her audiences during a performance.

BOOK ONLINE AT www.glentheare.ie/contact or Phone 029 56239 (Ext.1)

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 05th. at 8pm. Admission €25

 Award-winning comedian, writer and podcaster Cornelius Patrick O Sullivan is furious. If he had his time back again, he would do it all differently. Alas this is not an option so as he looks his forties firmly in the face he has hatched a new plan. To live his life vicariously through his seven-year-old son Harvey. What possibly could go wrong?!?Pull Hard is a brand-new stand-up comedy show that deals with fatherhood and middle age and the lingering disappointment of lost opportunity. The hour is seasoned with tales of GAA matches, failed diets and expensive babysitters. Above all it’s a show about hope and endeavour.  The show has struck a chord with audiences across the country, culminating in a sold-out performance at the iconic Cork Opera House. Following that milestone night, the nationwide tour continues to go from strength to strength, playing to packed rooms and earning rave reactions wherever it lands. Cornelius has performed all over Ireland to thousands of souls. Internationally at festivals such as Edinburgh Fringe and nationally at the likes of Kilkenny Cat Laughs and the Paddy Power Comedy festival amongst many more.

BOOK ONLINE AT www.glentheare.ie/contact or Phone 029 56239 (Ext.1)

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29th. TONY & TRIONAGH ALLEN “Lovesongs“