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Irish Theatre Tour

July 22 – Aug 1, 2025

$3700 (double occupancy) / $4700 (single occupancy) (airfare not included)
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Led by Gemma Whelan and Adam Liberman

Attend eight performances at world-renowned theatres in Dublin and Galway (during the Galway International Arts Festival). Meet with leading Irish playwrights and theatre artists. Day trips and other activities.

Participant Comments:
“If you think you could plan a tour yourself and have anything close to this experience, you’re wrong.”
“Just a lovely and lively experience. I am so grateful for the opportunity.”
“What a great experience to learn about Irish theater, Irish culture, and Irish history! Worth every moment.”
“My favorite group trip ever…”

Group at the Gate Theatre.
Group at the Gate Theatre.
At the 3Olympia.
At the 3Olympia.
Discussion after every performance.
Discussion after every performance.
Theatrical walking tour Dublin.
Theatrical walking tour Dublin.
AnTaibhdhearc Irish language theatre.
AnTaibhdhearc Irish language theatre.
Discussion with Christian O'Reilly.
Discussion with Christian O'Reilly.
Backstage at the Abbey.
Backstage at the Abbey.
On the way to see a show.
On the way to see a show.
Discussion with Charlie O'Neill.
Discussion with Charlie O'Neill.
Group participating in street performance at the Project.
Group participating in street performance at the Project.
After a group discussion.
After a group discussion.
The Burren.
The Burren.
Theatrical walking tour.
Theatrical walking tour.
At the Burren.
At the Burren.
Visiting ruins.
Visiting ruins.
Cliffs of Moher.
Cliffs of Moher.
Street performance at arts festival.
Street performance at arts festival.
Discussion with Christian O'Reilly.
Discussion with Christian O'Reilly.
Send-off dinner.
Send-off dinner.
Backstage at the Abbey.
Backstage at the Abbey.
Gemma with Emma O'Grady after group discussion.
Gemma with Emma O'Grady after group discussion.
Breakfast at the BnB.
Breakfast at the BnB.

Galway (Days 1-5)

  • Tickets to four performances (such as Druid Theatre, An Taibhdhearc).
  • Private meetings with playwrights and other theatre artists.
  • Discussions with Gemma about the plays we see.
  • Day trip to see and learn about the region (such as the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, or the Aran Islands).
  • Free time to attend the Galway International Arts Festival.
  • One group dinner.
  • Accommodations at Adare Guesthouse near the center of town, with full Irish breakfast.
  • Galway was the 2020 European Capital of Culture, BBC Good Food top foodie destination in the world for 2020, and one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities to visit in 2020!

Dublin (Days 6-10)

  • Tickets to four performances (such as Abbey Theatre, Gate Theatre, Project Arts Center, Bewley’s Cafe Theatre).
  • Private meetings with playwrights and other theatre artists.
  • Discussions with Gemma about the plays we see.
  • Various events, such as a theatrical walking tour of Dublin, backstage tours, etc.
  • Two group dinners.
  • Accommodations at Wynn’s Hotel in the center of Dublin, with full Irish breakfast.

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