Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Dublin Live
Dublin Live
Entertainment
Brian Dillon

Hit comedy Shirley Valentine announces return to The Gaiety Theatre

Following a sell out run in October 2021, smash hit comedy show Shirley Valentine is returning to the Gaiety Theatre this spring.

Running from March 29 until April 2, tickets go on sale this Friday from 10am on Ticketmaster.ie.

Similar to the beloved 1989 film of the same name, Shirley Valentine follows a 42-year-old woman who takes a break from monotonous lifestyle and goes on a holiday with her best friend to Greece, where she begins to enjoy her newfound freedom.

Brought to audiences by the Willy Russell and starring Norma Sheahan as the title character, the show promises "an evening of laughter and triumph" as Shirley deals with a life that consists of a demanding husband, snooty neighbour and self-absorbed teens, all leading her to conversations with the wall.

Shirley's uplifting journey to self discovery is something audiences adored during the show's last run in Dublin.

Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine returns to Dublin after a sell out run in 2021 (Tom Lawlor)

Ahead of Shirley's return to the city, Norma said: "A good dose of Shirley Valentine is what we all need right now. Enough talking to the walls!

"And if you can’t get on hols yet, Shirley will give you a Greek Boost. Or help you rediscover your clitoris!

"Legend Willy Russell, the writer, zoomed us to create this Irish Shirley version. And he’s hoping to get to the glorious Gaiety for this run."

To get the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our free newsletter.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.