LemonSoap Productions
present
BALLYBRIDGEWATER
by Ultan Pringle
Smock Alley Theatre
5th & 6th February 2026
Bringing together an ensemble cast of 10 of Ireland’s leading performers for a Freshly Squeezed work-in-progress night out like no other, LemonSoap Productions welcome you all to BallyBridgeWater, Ireland’s most famous fictional town.
For 40 years the residents of this little hamlet with the highest death rates in Ireland have charmed and entertained viewers all over the country. But now for the first time ever and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ireland’s second best loved soap opera, be amongst the first audience members to witness the life altering madness LIVE ON STAGE!
Led by “one of the most exciting young companies in Ireland today” (The Arts Review), expect murder, crime, and heartbreak as life in BallyBridgeWater will never be the same again.
Supported by the Propel Award (Strollers Network) and presented as part of SOFT CAPITAL, Dublin Municipal Theatre’s residency programme.
CAST: Derbhle Crotty, Luke Dalton, Clara Fitzgerald, Maeve Fitzgerald, Marion O’Dwyer, Emmanuel Okoye, Callum Maxwell, Lise-Ann McLaughlin, Caitríona Ní Mhurchú and Ray Yeates
CREATIVE TEAM:
Written by - Ultan Pringle
Directed by– Jeda De Bri
Lighting Design by – Owen Clarke
Set concept and video design by - Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng 吳彩萍
Costume design by - Jack Scullion
Sound design by - HK Ní Shioradáin
Creative Producer - Lisa Nally
Promotional photography - Jilly McGrath/73 The Studio
Show Details
Smock Alley Theatre - Dublin
5th February @ 7.30pm / €8
6th February @ 7.30pm / €8
Running Time: 2 hours approx. including interval