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Mark O’Brien

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Executive / Co-Director of the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre. Like a bit of Theatre, Music, Books, Film, TV, Football, Hurling, Man Utd and a bit of whatever you’re having yourself. All views my own… I think.

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Manchester are going to win the Premier League 2025/2026.

08.02.2026 18:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The Plough and the Stars - Abbey Theatre On the 100th anniversary of its original performance at the Abbey Theatre, O'Casey's masterpiece returns in March 2026.

Set amid the tumult of the Easter Rising, The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time.

We are honoured to stage the 100th anniversary production of the play once again on the Abbey Stage from later this month
www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...

08.02.2026 10:53 — 👍 13    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 1
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#OnThisDay 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre.

At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.

08.02.2026 10:53 — 👍 24    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 1
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Steady does it

07.02.2026 17:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Delighted to be in Treviso as our world premiere co-production with the national theatre’s of Italy and Croatia opens in Treviso. Mirandolina written by Marina Carr, after Carlo Goldoni, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin tours Italy and to Croatia then @abbeytheatre.bsky.social this summer

06.02.2026 19:31 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

If "madness, chaos and joy" is your thing, this might just be for you!

31.01.2026 17:35 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Tomorrow I will be indulging in the madness, chaos and joy of this @abbeytheatre.bsky.social
Come along

31.01.2026 17:22 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago Critic Joseph Holloway witnessed the chaotic scenes, where actors broke character to forcibly remove audience members from the stage

Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago

28.01.2026 19:07 — 👍 11    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 2
Auri Auracast Bluetooth receiver- like a small black flip phone. Two cables connected via 3.5mm jacks. One to MiniMic 2+ and one to headphones

Auri Auracast Bluetooth receiver- like a small black flip phone. Two cables connected via 3.5mm jacks. One to MiniMic 2+ and one to headphones

Dublin Gothic advert and tickets outside the Abbey Theatre

Dublin Gothic advert and tickets outside the Abbey Theatre

World Premiere Abbey Theatre production
«An awesome, unforgettable story"
Sunday Independent
Dublin Gothic
Written by Barbara Bergin Directed by Caroline Byrne
MUST END 31 JAN 2026
On the Abbey Stage abbeytheatre.ie
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funding theatre

Photo shows a group of people in late 19th century garb

World Premiere Abbey Theatre production «An awesome, unforgettable story" Sunday Independent Dublin Gothic Written by Barbara Bergin Directed by Caroline Byrne MUST END 31 JAN 2026 On the Abbey Stage abbeytheatre.ie ares funding theatre Photo shows a group of people in late 19th century garb

Got to experience the future of #accessibility at the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social last night thanks to Dermot & Derek. #Auracast Bluetooth streamed high quality sound to my cochlear implant with no perceptible latency. What a show too.

27.01.2026 07:50 — 👍 8    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, marking over 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We remember and think of the millions of Jewish men, women and children along with countless others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators.
#holocaustmemorialday

27.01.2026 20:55 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The best of way of celebrating the life of Mani is by throwing Arsenal over a Waterfall 💪
I am the Resurrection indeed

25.01.2026 20:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Totally deserved that. Three brilliant goals. Arsenal had to make do with an own goal and their ‘crowd the 6 yard box’ set piece tactic.
Great day at the office.
Office won’t win the league.
#MUFC #ARSMUN

25.01.2026 18:45 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Living close to the edge 😉

24.01.2026 17:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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At the Abbey Theatre, we believe theatre should be for everyone.

We're delighted to announce, with the generous support of Deirdre and Irial Finan and Vhi, that applications are now open for #TheatreForAll.

Read more and apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/theatre-for-all-applications-open/

23.01.2026 13:06 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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We’re hiring!🎭

The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the position of Box Office Manager 🎟️

⏰Application deadline is 6 February 2026.
🔗For more information and to apply: https://careers.abbeytheatre.ie/box-office-manager-276791.htm

23.01.2026 15:56 — 👍 10    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 0

Cost a bloody fortune though 😬

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Some weeks deserve a 0.0 and a bag of crisps on the way home

23.01.2026 23:03 — 👍 10    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Comfortable enough day for Erling Haaland to be fair 😉

17.01.2026 15:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Privilege to be on Arena live from the GPO celebrating the 100th anniversary of @rte.ie and talking to Rick O'Shea about connections between @abbeytheatre.bsky.social and the National Broadcaster along with Bríd Ní Neachtain.
Great also to welcome RTE back to the northside and to Dublin 1.

16.01.2026 12:46 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Isn’t it?

15.01.2026 14:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wow! ❤️‍🔥💚

14.01.2026 23:09 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Acting's gain was singing's loss.

14.01.2026 23:24 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

She’ll do both forever

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💯

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Stunning isn’t it?

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👌

14.01.2026 22:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Just popped up for me earlier. Think Jesse is generational but also have never heard anyone do anywhere close to justice to one of Sinead’s songs. This is special

14.01.2026 22:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Yep

14.01.2026 21:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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I hadn’t seen this before now and I am completely blown away. Jesse Buckley singing Sinead O’Connor’s Troy. Kindred spirits. Connected to the same well, the same source. Unbelievable performance.
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥

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