Carol Gleeson School of Drama

06/05/2026

Delighted and excited to be returning to the national stage this June with the phenomenally talented cast of Are Ya Dancin’? - A Showband Story. Tickets available from the Gaiety theatre box office or at ticketmaster.ie

Over the past two weeks we have enjoyed lovely chats with both Pat Kenny at Newstalk and Marty Morrissey at RTÉ Radio 1 about our musical play "Are Ya Dancin'?" which takes to the stage at The Gaiety Theatre this June 9th - 13th (including matinées), 2026. Interview and ticket links below! ⬇️ Hope to see you there! 😊🎭 🎶

The Marty Morrissey Show, RTÉ Radio 1 - https://shorturl.at/N74jq

The Pat Kenny Show, Newstalk - https://shorturl.at/ugDyW

Book your Tickets today! - https://www.gaietytheatre.ie/events/are-ya-dancin-a-showband-story/

24/10/2025

Tickets on sale today! Get the best seats before they’re gone! https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5447657?venueId=198240

27/08/2024

18/07/2024

Wonderful chat with Maura Derrane on Oliver Callan last week about our upcoming show Are Ya Dancin’? Tickets at link below and are selling fast!💃

Delighted to chat today with Maura Derrane on Oliver Callan’s RTÉ Radio 1 show! Be sure to join us this summer at 3Olympia Theatre as we reignite the magic of the 60’s dancehalls! LISTEN BACK to the full interview by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22414407/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZCkXC_OPNVKXu5R6KvNgcqbODZzSggRYGBpukGp2QwNh_7nXieU3xnjvI_aem_41WXS_YGRhRzzll29T7uog

19/02/2024

We are thrilled to announce the National Premiere of 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣’? in co-production with MCD & City Theatre Dublin at 3𝙊𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙖 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙚 this summer - August 27th to 31st (including matinees).

Tickets ON SALE this Friday (23rd) with pre-sale for Three Mobile customers from Wed (21st). Links to follow.

BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment!

✨SHOW ANNOUNCMENT✨

For a limited run, the smash hit musical play ARE YA DANCIN’? – A Showband Story, written by Carol Gleeson & Helen Spring, makes its’ highly anticipated national debut here at the 3Olympia Theatre this summer from Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st of August (including matinees). The show features a treasure trove of memorable hits to make you “shake, rattle and roll”.

Featuring a LIVE seven-piece band and boasting an impressive thirty-plus cast, the music will bring back memories of your dancing days as well as the magic of the live dancehall bands. Musical numbers include hits such as “The Hucklebuck”, “Rock Around the Clock”, “If I Could Choose”, “I’m a Believer”, “Hit the Road Jack” and “From the Candystore”.

Tickets priced from €21.50 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy, go on sale this Friday 23rd Feb at 10am from Ticketmaster Ireland

Three Ireland presale 10am Wed 21st Feb

28/08/2023

Hi all, my mum is expanding her piano school based 5 minutes outside of Naas. Call Breda on 0871366838. Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested.😊
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550061405815

Piano Lessons including theory in teachers home in Punchestown, just 5 minutes outside of Naas town.

08/06/2023

20/04/2022

Very proud of my terrific students and their achievements at the recent SDTOI festival!🤩👏💕

Feis

27/01/2020

So proud of my wonderful students for their incredible performances in the annual show yesterday! Huge congrats to all! 😊 Thanks to the very talented Aishling Byrne for the fab pics!💕