Niamh Bury | 19th July 2024

June 9, 2024

Ever since releasing her first single with Claddagh Records in July 2023, Dubliner Niamh Bury has been hailed as one of Irish folk’s most exciting new talents; a particularly prestigious coup during a time when the genre is garnering so much attention around the world. Her debut album Yellow Roses is out on Friday 29th…

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Rush Drama Festival Results 2024

March 20, 2024

Winners in the Confined Section – Rush Drama Festival 2024 Adjudicator’s AwardCathy Tighe for Sound Effects in Hooked! – Kilrush Drama Group Technical AwardKevin McEvoy for Lighting in Hooked! – Kilrush Drama Group Best ActressErin Hogan as Lydia in Hooked! – Kilrush Drama Group Best ActorJohn Dunne as Da in Trad – The Clodiagh Players…

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Rush Drama Festival 2024 Tickets

January 15, 2024

We are back for our 20th anniversary of the Rush Drama Festival. We can’t believe it’s been 20 years since we had our first festival. We are delighted to our adjudicator is the incredible Tony Finnegan. All season tickets are booked out gone – consider yourself lucky if you got one. The full list of…

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TradFest 2024 Comes to The Millbank Theatre

October 18, 2023

The Millbank Theatre is delighted to be working with Trad Fest to be host venue for 4 performances. Bríd Harper Saturday 27th Jan 2024, Doors open: 12:30 pm – Starts: 1:00 pm Bríd Harper has long been regarded as one of our leading Irish traditional fiddle players. Her contemporary interpretation of the Donegal tradition is one…

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Patron Scheme 2023 / 2024 – now open

September 17, 2023

Have you ever wanted to become a patron? Or do you know someone who loves to support your local Theatre? Well here’s the chance to sign up to the new Patron Scheme for 2023 / 2024. The 3 plays that are part of the Patron Scheme for 2023 / 2024 are as follows: In November…

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Culture Night | Friday 22 Sept 2023

August 30, 2023

Starring Oisin Molloy and Julie Conlon, Love Letters is directed by Barry Kavanagh. A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends. Rush Dramatic Society and The Millbank Theatre are delighted to take part in Culture Night. Yes, that’s free…

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Green Initiative at The Millbank Theatre

August 28, 2023

With the ever growing awareness of the impact we have on the environment, we have decided to embark on a journey to reduce our carbon footprint. We have set up a group from members of Rush Dramatic Society who are working together to help make greener decisions on behalf of the group and Theatre. In…

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Panto 2023 Audition Notice

August 26, 2023

We are delighted to unveil that the Christmas Panto for 2023 is Jack and the Beanstalk All auditions will be held on Sunday 10th September in the Millbank Theatre, Rush. Please note important times below Juniors at 12 noon until 1.15pm Seniors at 1.30pm until 3.15pm Character cast auditions from 4.15pm For a copy of…

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The Blooze Brothers

August 13, 2023

The Blooze Brothers are back and on a mission. This 11 piece band featuring Jake and Elwood Blooze & accompanied by the amazing Soul Sisters, are known for their high-energy performances and impeccable harmonies. They are backed by a tight-knit group of musicians, including a horn section that delivers the signature sound of the Blues…

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