Smash Hit Celebration of The Dubliners Announces World Tour

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS
The Story of The Dubliners

Smash Hit Celebration of The Dubliners Announces World Tour

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners will return to theatres in 2024 for its biggest ever tour.

In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s - the place where it all started for The Dubliners back in 1962 - Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann. 

Leading the ultimate feel-good Irish show, this hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life. 

 Now in its sixth year and following its tour of Scandinavia, the extensive 79-date UK and Irish leg of the world tour starts on 1st March in Dunstable and ends on 23rd June in Waterford, and includes a date at London’s Dominion Theatre on 17th March and a week’s run at The Gaiety in Dublin from 10th June.   

Tickets, available from all venues and www.sevendrunkennights.com  

So much more than a jukebox musical celebration of The Dubliners, the show stars its charismatic writer and director Ged Graham, whose narration warmly guides the audience through the fascinating life of the group in between stunning performances of so many of their celebrated classics, including The Irish Rover, The Leaving of Liverpool, Belle of Belfast City, Dirty Old Town, The Banks of the Rose, Star of the County Down and The Town I Love So Well. 

In addition to glowing reviews, Seven Drunken Nights has also received praise from the families of The Dubliners. Ged Graham said, “It was very nerve-racking meeting relatives of The Dubliners, as I didn’t know how they would react. But meeting Luke Kelly’s brother, Paddy, early on during the first tour was just brilliant. He and his family have been so supportive of the show. Likewise, Barney McKenna’s sister came to see the show when we toured Ireland and was very complimentary of how we told the story. Their support means so much to everyone involved with the show.”

With the 2024 UK and Irish leg of Seven Drunken Nights being the biggest so far, the show is also set for its record year internationally, performing nearly 300 shows during 42 weeks on the road. 

Such success has been a life-changing experience for Ged Graham, who said, “I can’t quite believe it. Seven Drunken Nights seems to have touched so many people who have become real fans of the show, reigniting their love of The Dubliners. It’s had a massive impact on my life, giving me the confidence to write more and be involved in many other productions, including the runaway success Fairytale of New York. It truly is a great privilege to bring the music of The Dubliners to the stage every night and keep their legacy alive.” 

Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners will play the following 2024 UK and Ireland tour dates:

March
01     Dunstable     Grove Theatre
02     Ramsgate     Granville Theatre
06     Redditch     Palace Theatre 
07     Hayes         Beck Theatre
08     Southampton     MAST Mayflower Studios 
10     York         Grand Opera House (Matinee)
10     York         Grand Opera House (Evening)
12     Lichfield     Garrick Theatre
13     Lichfield     Garrick Theatre
14     Basildon     Towngate Theatre
15     Truro         Hall for Cornwall
16     Poole         Concert Hall
17     London          Dominion Theatre
20     Sheffield     City Hall
21     Doncaster     Cast
22     Doncaster     Cast
23     Lincoln         New Theatre Royal
24     Tewkesbury     The Roses Theatre (Matinee)
24     Tewkesbury     The Roses Theatre (Evening)
26     Dartford     Orchard Theatre
28     Oxford         New Theatre
29     Stockton     Globe Theatre
30     Glenrothes     Rothes Hall

April 2024

01     Aberdeen     Music Hall
04     Peterborough     New Theatre
05     Shrewsbury     Theatre Severn
06     Bridlington     Spa
07     Liverpool     Empire Theatre
09    Wimbledon    Wimbledon New Theatre
11     Llandudno     Venue Cymru
12     Bradford     St George’s Hall
13     Clacton         West Cliff Theatre
14     Milton Keynes     Milton Keynes Theatre
16    Southend     Cliffs Pavilion
17     Aylesbury     Waterside Theatre
18     Kings Lynn     Corn Exchange
21     Bristol         Hippodrome
26     Cardiff         St David's Hall
27     Torquay     Princess Theatre

May 2024

01    Newport     The Riverfront
02     Epsom         Playhouse
04     Folkestone     Leas Cliff Hall
05     Stoke         Regent Theatre
06     Cromer         Cromer Pier Theatre 
09     Crawley     The Hawth
10     Southport     The Atkinson
11    Southport     The Atkinson
12    Ipswich        Ipswich Regent
15     Hull         City Hall
16     Newcastle     Tyne Theatre & Opera House
19     Edinburgh     Playhouse
22     Weston-s-Mare     Playhouse
23    Stevenage     Gordon Craig Theatre
24     Leicester     De Montfort Hall
25     Scunthorpe     Baths Hall
26     Bromley     Churchill Theatre
28     Taunton         Brewhouse
29     Swindon     Wyvern Theatre
31     Brighton     Theatre Royal

June

01     Nottingham     Royal Concert Hall 
02     Glasgow     Kings Theatre (Matinee) 
02     Glasgow     Kings Theatre (Evening)
04     Cork        Opera House
05     Armagh        Market Place Theatre
06     Derry        Millennium Forum
07     Belfast         Waterfront
08    Belfast         Waterfront
09     Killarney     INEC
10    Dublin        The Gaiety Theatre
11    Dublin        The Gaiety Theatre
12    Dublin        The Gaiety Theatre
13    Dublin        The Gaiety Theatre
14    Dublin        The Gaiety Theatre
15    Dublin        The Gaiety Theatre
16    Dublin        The Gaiety Theatre
18    Limerick    Lime Tree Theatre 
19    Kilkenny    Watergate Theatre
20    Wexford        National Opera House
22    Drogheda    TLT Concert Hall & Theatre
23     Waterford     Theatre Royal

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Reviews

“This is a great evening out for fans of The Dubliners and of Irish music...a heartfelt tribute to Ireland’s ‘favourite sons’ which is as loving as it is lively.” - Always Time For Theatre ★ ★ ★ ★

“This show uses the songs and story of The Dubliners to demonstrate how the spellbinding magic of music can lift up the human spirit...A thrilling toe-tapping, hip-shaking, energy soaked show.” I Am Birmingham ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“The crowd couldn’t get enough – there was a great atmosphere.” – The Yorkshire Post

“I felt like I was in Dublin with The Dubliners enjoying the craic” – What’s Good To Do

‘Don’t miss it! – The Irish World 

“Despite never having listened to the band prior to the performance, I left as a fan. It is a moving tribute to the legendary Irish band.” - The Portsmouth News

“As feel-good Irish shows go, it probably can’t be beaten.” – The Bournemouth Echo

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