

An isolated island. An idyllic commune of like-minded people.
A chance at a new beginning.
With a SOIRÉE PERFORMANCE at 7pm on Friday, Halloween, October 31st
ABOUT
BEWLEY’S CAFÉ THEATRE in association with Two Four Joy Productions is proud to present the European Premiere of...
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SHARD
By Stewart Roche​​​​
(writer of A Christmas Visit)
After a sell-out premiere in LA and a BBC radio adaptation broadcast to great acclaim, we are proud to bring Stewart Roche’s SHARD to an Irish audience.
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You wouldn’t think it to look at him now but Spooner was
once quite the whizz in finance. Good in presentations, great at crunching numbers, a real company man. But the veneer of success hides a desire for something different in life.
So when offered the opportunity to join a community by the charismatic Kemp, he jumps at the chance. However, Spooner discovers more than he bargained for in his new surroundings, making him realise that some places on earth are not meant to be occupied.
And in some places, nature has a will all of its own...
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‘Echoes of the Wickerman but a fabulous story in its own right…a first class piece of suspense’ The Radio Times
Duration: 60 minutes
Themes: Strong language, references to violence and gore.
Age Guidance: 13+
Please be advised: THERE ARE SUDDEN LOUD NOISES DURING THE PERFORMANCE.​
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BOOKING INFORMATION
October 20th – November 8th, 2025
There will be a SOIRÉE SHOW at 7pm on Halloween, October 31st, 2025
Mon-Sat at 1pm (doors open at 12.50pm)
Tickets: Low-price Mon/Tues €10, Wed/Thurs €12, Fri/Sat €15.
SOIRÉE Tickets : €15
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Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible via the main Grafton Street entrance with a lift to the second floor.
CAST AND CREW​
WRITTEN BY: Stewart Roche
DIRECTED BY: Alan Smyth
PERFORMED BY: Neill Fleming
PRODUCED BY: Elizabeth Boykewich
SET DESIGN: Martin Cahill
COSTUME DESIGN:Elizabeth Boykewich
SOUND DESIGN: Amelia Anello
LIGHTING DESIGN: Colm Maher
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