Rush Dramatic Society Performances
The Rush Dramatic Society performances run from September - May annually. Our first performance of the season will be our Genesis - this is an opportunity for the group to try out a different piece of work. This performance only lasts for 8 nights and is not part of our Patron Scheme. There are 3 main shows for the remainder of the season that fall within our patron scheme. Each of these Patron Scheme show's run for 12 nights over a 3 week period.
For queries or to sign up to the patron scheme please email: manager@millbanktheatre.ie
All ticket sales from opening night will support a local community group or charity. If you are interested in becoming a beneficary of one of our opening nights please contact manager@millbanktheatre.ie.
Following this, we’ll host two exclusive preview nights on Thursday and Friday, offering tickets at a discounted rate of €10. Don’t miss these exciting early performances!
upcoming shows for 2025/2026 Season
ROCKSHINNY! 2026
Rockshinny is a school rock band from St. Brendan's National School in Loughshinny, Co. Dublin , known for performing classic hits and playing at local venues like the Millbank Theatre. Active since at least 2018, the group has performed at St. Maur's G.A.A. club and reached the final auditions for the Late Late Toy Show
The Drowsey Chaperone
Note: this is a Rush Musical Society Production and is not part of the RDS Patron Scheme.
The Drowsy Chaperone is a five-time Tony Award-winning meta-musical that simultaneously parodies and pays loving homage to the Jazz Age American musical comedies of the 1920s. The show is framed by a lonely, middle-aged musical theatre fan, known as the "Man in Chair," who plays the cast recording of a fictional 1928 show in his apartment, which then magically comes to life in his living room.
The Show-Within-a-Show: The fictional 1928 musical centers on the impending wedding of a glamorous Broadway starlet, Janet Van de Graaff, to an oil tycoon, Robert Martin. The producer of her Follies, Mr. Feldzieg, conspires to stop the wedding to keep Janet in show business, a plan supported by two gangsters disguised as pastry chefs. A bungling Latin lover, Aldolpho, is enlisted to seduce Janet, but mistakenly seduces her "drowsy" (tipsy) chaperone instead. Mistaken identities, a blindfolded roller-skating groom, and general madcap delight ensue, culminating in a multiple wedding finale officiated by Trix the Aviatrix.
The Man in Chair: The Man in Chair provides a running, witty commentary on the plot, the characters, and the actors who originated the roles, offering insights into the tropes of the genre and snippets of his own life.
Ulster American
Set in a London House of a Director Leigh, the play brings together three characters: Leigh Carver, a brash and egotistical Oscar-winning American actor; Jay Conway, a proud Northern Irish theatre director; and Ruth Davenport, a feminist Northern Irish playwright whose new play they are about to stage. What begins as a polite meet-and-greet devolves into a volatile clash of egos, ideologies, and national identities.
As the men try to assert control over Ruth’s work—each with his own agenda—underlying misogyny, nationalism, and performative liberalism explode into violence. The play is both hilariously outrageous and deeply unsettling, holding a mirror up to the arrogance of privilege and the complexities of cultural appropriation.
Note: The play is known for its controversial content and strong language, and is intended for mature audiences.
Panto at the Millbank Theatre
🎭 Experience the Magic of Panto at the Millbank Theatre! 🎄
We’re thrilled to host the much-loved Rush Pantomime at the Millbank Theatre—a beloved holiday tradition brought to you by the Rush Dramatic Society and Rush Musical Society! This annual family favorite in North County Dublin sells out faster each year, with tickets becoming available every October (and quickly considered "gold dust" by those who know!).
The panto’s charm creates unforgettable holiday moments for all ages, making it a perfect way for the local community to celebrate the season. Be sure to opt in for our email list when you purchase tickets so you’re the first to know about next year’s show!
With multiple dates and times available, there’s a performance that’s perfect for your holiday plans. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets and join the festive fun!
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