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theatre The Black Wolfe Tone Fishamble presents T
he Black Wolfe Tone, a gripping new play by Kwaku Fortune, exploring identity, silence, and growing up mixed race in Ireland. At its heart, it’s about a young boy seeking forgiveness, the inner child wanting only to be acknowledged, loved, and held. Developed through the Transatlantic Commissions Programme, this powerful work runs at Project Arts Centre, Dublin (4–14 June) or Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray (17–18 June), A raw, fast-paced story about the mind, masculinity, and the inner child longing for healing. fishamble.com imma.ie theatre Lovesong LITERATURE Dalkey Book Festival Lovesong is a deeply moving and poignant exploration of love, memory, and the passage of time, running at The Gate Theatre from Wednesday, May 14th to Sunday, June 15th. Written by Abi Morgan, the Emmy and BAFTA Awardwinning writer of Shame, Suffragette, and The Iron Lady, the play tells the story of Billy and Maggie, a couple who have been married for over 40 years. Directed by David Bolger, the Artistic Director of CoisCéim Dance Theatre, Lovesong has been hailed as “tender” and “touching” (The Guardian). May 14th – June 15th gatetheatre.ie The Dalkey Book Festival celebrates its 15th year from June 12–15 as this year’s diverse lineup features leading global writers, historians, scientists, and political commentators, including Michael Lewis, Charlie Mackesy, Elif Shafak, Steven Pinker, and many more. With 84 events across 11 unique venues, the festival covers everything from politics to science, literature to history. Highlights include a focus on Portugal’s culture and writers, as well as political insights from figures like Lionel Shriver and Ed Luce. June 12–15, 2025 dalkeybookfestival.org. imma.ie festival Summer is in Full Bloom Get ready to grow, taste, and learn at Bord Bia Bloom 2025, returning to Phoenix Park, Dublin, from May 29th to June 2nd. With a stellar lineup including Donal Skehan, Diarmuid Gavin, Darina Allen, Adam Frost, and Aishling Moore, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience. Visitors can explore 20 stunning show gardens, 100+ talks and demos, and The Food Village, featuring Ireland’s top food and craft drink producers. Families can enjoy interactive workshops, floral art, and kids’ activities at Budding Bloomers. Don’t miss out on this five-day celebration of gardening, food, and sustainability. One to bring the folks to. BordBiaBloom.com. 44