Galway Town Hall Theatre 3 - 25 July 2026
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Druid returns to The Shaughraun for the first time since 1982.
Written by Dion Boucicault in 1874, The Shaughraun captures a restless, divided Ireland. At its centre is Conn, the shaughraun—trickster, survivor, and unlikely hero. Moving between worlds, he outwits authority with wit, charm, and defiance. Comedy and spectacle intertwine with questions of land, loyalty, and identity.
Directed by Garry Hynes, with set design by Francis O’Connor, this production features a stellar cast including Druid ensemble members Aaron Monaghan, Marie Mullen, Rory Nolan, and Marty Rea, alongside Jamie Beamish, Megan Cusack, Peter Daly, Fintan Kinsella, Pattie Maguire, and Eileen Walsh, with live music composed and performed by Conor Linehan. The Shaughraun is the opening play of Druid’s 2026 season, Strange Country: Ireland in America.
Druid’s production will premiere at the Town Hall Theatre this July as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, 8 May at 10am.
Show info
Tickets go on sale Friday, 8 May at 10am
Galway
03 – 25 July 2026
Town Hall Theatre
as part of Galway International Arts Festival
CAST
Arte O’Neale — Eileen Walsh
Robert Ffolliott — Marty Rea
Captain Molineux — Fintan Kinsella
Claire Ffolliott — Megan Cusack
Fr. Dolan — Peter Daly
Conn, the Shaughraun — Aaron Monaghan
Corry Kinchela — Rory Nolan
Harvey Duff — Jamie Beamish
Mrs. O’Kelly — Marie Mullen
Moya — Pattie Maguire
Music Composed and Performed by Conor Linehan
CREATIVE TEAM
Director — Garry Hynes
Set Design — Francis O’Connor
Costume Design — Clíodhna Hallissey
Lighting Design — Colin Grenfell
Sound Design — Gregory Clarke
Movement Director — Nick Winston
Composer — Conor Linehan
Casting Director — Amy Rowan
Hair Design — Siobhán Patterson
Make-Up Design — Michelle Ruane
Associate Director — Sarah Baxter
Associate Set Design — Alex Doidge-Green
Artwork by Martin Beckett
The running time of The Shaughraun is 2 hours and 35 minutes plus an interval.
Suitable for ages 12+.
There will be a post-show discussion following the 7pm performance on Monday 20 July at Town Hall Theatre in Galway. Further details to be announced.
Dates & Tickets
Upcoming Performances
Tickets on sale Friday, 8 May at 10am
Galway (Town Hall Theatre box office)
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Galway Town Hall Theatre 3 - 25 July 2026
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