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
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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: Mystery Tour with the Cast of Once
On a sunny Saturday in Dublin, the cast of Once went on a mystery tour of the city. It took them from an open top bus through the bustling streets, and from cosy snugs to medieval sites. Catch up on the fun and tunes from the day here. A special thank you to City Sightseeing … Continue reading Video: Mystery Tour with the Cast of Once
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
Competition: Join the Cast of Once for a Mystery Tour
Competition Would you and a friend like to join the cast of Once as they take you on a mystery tour around Dublin? Then read on... The What: With their instruments in tow, this talented bunch of 12 will show you Dublin city like you’ve never seen it before. On an open-top bus, and sometimes … Continue reading Competition: Join the Cast of Once for a Mystery Tour
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
