On Saturday 26 August, the curtain came down on the third summer run of Once at the Olympia Theatre. The cast shared a special parting gift at the end of the night. It's been an absolute privilege and honour to share this gorgeous show with everyone. Goodnight and joy be with you all. With huge thanks … Continue reading Video: Closing night – The Parting Glass
All you need to know about the pre-show session & the on-stage bar
Once has something truly unique to offer as well as its glorious music, great humour and an unforgettable night at the theatre. Where else would you find a bar on the stage of a theatre and a lively music session with the cast just a few feet away from you? WATCH the video below and check out the frequently … Continue reading All you need to know about the pre-show session & the on-stage bar
Video: Falling Slowly performed by The Ramparts
WATCH Dublin acapella group, The Ramparts, perform the Oscar-winning Falling Slowly with the cast of Once On Tuesday August 8th, the cast were joined by some special guests at the end of the show to sing the show’s Oscar-winning song, Falling Slowly, written by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. The Ramparts are an all-male Dublin-based acapella … Continue reading Video: Falling Slowly performed by The Ramparts
Reviews and Audience Reactions
Once has been wowing audiences from all over the world all summer long. Now entering its final weeks at the Olympia Theatre in the heart of Dublin city, the show must end on Saturday August 26. WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING ‘as essential to visiting Dublin as walking Grafton Street or visiting the Guinness Storehouse. Book … Continue reading Reviews and Audience Reactions
Photos: Once Production Photos 2017
Once at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin | 30 June - 26 August, 2017 Photos: Patrick Redmond Once Cast: Brian Gilligan as Guy, Niamh Perry as Girl, Sandra Dowd Callaghan as Baruska, Faoileann Cunningham as Reza, Phelim Drew as Billy, David Ganly as Bank Manager, Turlough Gunawardhana as Emcee, Bob Kelly as Eamonn, Sam McGovern as Andrej, Bill … Continue reading Photos: Once Production Photos 2017
Video: Gold performed in Christ Church Cathedral
On 17 June 2017, the cast of Once went on a mystery tour around Dublin. The tour finished in Christ Church Cathedral with a performance of the song Gold by Fergus O'Farrell. Gold is one of the main songs in the show and also features on the soundtrack for the Oscar-winning film of the same … Continue reading Video: Gold performed in Christ Church Cathedral
Photos: Once Mystery Tour in Dublin
On June 17 we embarked on a ‘mystery tour’ of Dublin with the 12-strong cast of Once. We were joined by a fantastic group of competition winners who shared the day with us. With their instruments in tow, this talented bunch showed our guests Dublin city like they'd never seen it before. On an open-top … Continue reading Photos: Once Mystery Tour in Dublin
Video: Once Rehearsals & Meet the Cast
On the first day of rehearsals we welcomed the first all-Irish cast in any production, worldwide, of Once. The production is joined by six new, and six returning cast who will take to the stage of the Olympia Theatre 30 June - 26 August, 2017. Check out the video from our first day of … Continue reading Video: Once Rehearsals & Meet the Cast
Once Launches in Iconic Film Location
The press launch for the 2016 summer run of Once took place in the iconic setting of Walton's Music store in Dublin. John Carney, writer and director of Once the movie, dropped in to chat to the cast.
Once Back Home in Dublin, Summer 2016
The Multi Award-Winning Musical is back Home in Dublin. Olympia Theatre | 2 July - 27 August 2016