Listowel / Co. Kerry

North Kerry's home for theatre, music, film, conversation and contemporary arts.

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Sept - Oct 2026Sept - Oct 2026

Theatre Friday 18 September 2026 · 1pm

Peig Unplugged - Retold by Nuala Hayes

Nuala Hayes brings Peig Sayers' wit and wisdom to the stage, with Rita Duffy's live digital drawings. Part of the StoryTelling Festival.

Theatre Free Admission Friday 18 September 2026 · 8pm

Casting Call - A New Operatic Play!

Enjoy this comedic take on opera singing actors auditioning for the same role. Part of Culture Night so admission is complimentary!

Theatre Sunday 18 October 2026 · 7.30pm

The Magic of Percy French

Ultan Conlon, Eleanor Shanley and Jimmy Higgins celebrate Percy French through poignant songs, wry humour and storytelling.

Theatre Thursday 22 October 2026 · 8pm

A Personal History of Pyromania

Brendan Mac Evilly blends live reading, ceramics, projected media and sound in a darkly comic meditation on fire.

Theatre Friday 30 October 2026 · 8pm

Happiness Then

Two estranged sisters meet after their mother's death in Elizabeth Moynihan's sharp, funny and deeply felt drama.

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Reviews on Google from visitors to St. John's Theatre & Arts Centre.

4.8 153 Google reviews

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Jonno Bennett

26 February 2023

5.0

A very intimate and historic venue. The old Saint John’s Church. We saw the John B. Keane play “The Hiker” here and we had a really fun night. It was a full house and the rest of the patrons were the most friendly, welcoming bunch you could ever hope to...

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David O'Brien

18 October 2022

5.0

Small venue with a huge heart. If it’s your first time in Ireland and you’re in Listowel pop in and see a show. It’s a unique venue, you have to go there once.

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Dan Leary

5 February 2019

5.0

A delightful place to put on a show. Wonderful light and sound booth. If your play has special lighting retirements, Joe Murphy can handle them with ease. Comfortable dressing room with it's own toilet.

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