Musical sensation features talented Kilkenny performers
Tickets are now on sale!
This Christmas, give a gift bursting with Irish heart, history and humour — Are Ya Dancin’? – A Showband Story, the sell-out musical sensation, featuring some amazing Kilkenny performers, is on sale now for its Gaiety Theatre run from June 9 to 13, 2026!
If you’re searching for the perfect Christmas present — something meaningful, memorable and proudly our own — this is it. Written by Carol Gleeson and Helen Spring, directed by Irish talent Pat McElwain, and performed by a powerhouse homegrown cast, the production offers audiences a chance to support Irish theatre at its very best while also celebrating outstanding local Kilkenny talent.
This year’s Gaiety run has a special connection to the Marble City, as the cast features two native Kilkenny performers: Kevin Reade takes on the role of Jim Brennan, while Sinéad Byrne brings her energy and skill to the dancing ensemble. Their involvement adds an extra layer of pride for Kilkenny audiences and a wonderful opportunity to support performers from our own community.
Back by overwhelming demand after its triumphant 2024 debut — which previewed in The Watergate Theatre in before its sold-out 3Olympia run — this uplifting musical play brings the sparkle and magic of 1960’s showband Ireland roaring back to life. It’s perfect for Showband lovers — the parents and grandparents who lived through the era — but it has also struck a chord with younger audiences, making it a truly intergenerational experience. Rich with music, warmth and genuine emotion, this is a night of theatre you won’t want to miss.
The show is performed alongside a live seven-piece band and boasts a soundtrack packed with classics like “The Hucklebuck,” “Rock Around the Clock,” “I’m a Believer,” and “Hit the Road Jack”.
To learn more, visit www.gaietytheatre.ie or Ticketmaster to secure your seats today.