Rough Magic is a multi-award winning national theatre company. Since 1984 we have produced over 130 shows - many of them Irish and world premieres - and developed a national and international reputation. Since its foundation Rough Magic has upheld an egalitarian approach to theatre making and is committed to equality of representation and diversity of expression.
Read MoreRough Magic has been an anchor for theatre production and a significant mentor of a new generation of emerging artists. Since 2001 our SEEDS programme has launched many outstanding theatre makers. Launched in 2021, COMPASS offers artist development through commissions, mentorship and workshops. Our office in South Great Georges Street is a resource-sharing creative hub where theatre-makers can grow their practice and network with other professionals.
Recent work from Rough Magic includes:
The company has maintained quality in its work over 4 decades to critical acclaim, peer recognition and audience loyalty.
Awards include:
A record 4 Irish Times Best Production Awards
London Time Out Award, and 2 Edinburgh Fringe Firsts
All of this is brought to you by the Rough Magic team led by Artistic Director Lynne Parker.
Ahead of Tonic’s opening night in Dublin Castle as part of Dublin Fringe, writer-composer Fionn Foley explains why he wanted to write a musical about the end of the world, how Tonic compares to his last Fringe musical Fierce Notions, and his advice for other actor-musicians. Tonic is set in a post-apocalyptic world, among a … Continued
Rough Magic is thrilled to be bringing the Irish premiere of All the Angels by Nick Drake to audiences this Christmas, a joyous play about the world’s most popular choral work, from its fraught birth to its glorious outcome. All the Angels tells the true story of the great composer Handel in his desperate attempt … Continued
Book TicketsWe are thrilled to introduce the SEEDS Apprenticeships and Trainee Producer who are joining us as part of the COMPASS program for the next 12 months. SEEDS Apprentices This year’s SEEDS Apprentices begin their placement in April. The program includes their own desk space in our office to work from, mentorship from our artistic team, … Continued
Rough Magic
A national company responding to the needs of all parts of the island
A creative ensemble, with unity of purpose, generosity of spirit and a joyous sense of ambition
Known by audiences throughout Ireland for work of quality, that engages, stimulates and entertains
Acknowledged as the essential portal to the creativity of independent Irish theatre artists
