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The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

13 to 24 October 2026Ticketed

Paul Garrett performs a one-person drama about David Ervine, following the personal and political changes that shaped his role in Northern Ireland's peace process.

MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026

Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin. Exterior view of the venue, not this production.
Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin. Exterior view of the venue, not this production.·Smirkybec, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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When
13 to 24 October 2026
Days
11 scheduled dates
Where
Smock Alley Theatre, 1662, Dublin
Entry
Ticketed. Listed price: €25. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
Kind
Arts

Inside the performance

Green Shoot Productions approaches Ervine through language, prison, education and family life. Written by Robert Niblock with Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney, the play combines political history with Belfast humour.

Sources: Smock Alley Theatre

Before you book

Performances start at 7.30pm in the Main Space on 13 to 17 and 19 to 24 October. Allow two hours including an interval. The recommended age is 14 and over, with strong language noted. Published ticket prices are €25 and €21.

Sources: Smock Alley Theatre

Programme

  • Tuesday, 13 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Wednesday, 14 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Thursday, 15 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Friday, 16 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Saturday, 17 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Monday, 19 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Tuesday, 20 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Wednesday, 21 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Thursday, 22 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Friday, 23 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

  • Saturday, 24 October 202619:30

    The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

Tickets and entry

Ticketed. Listed price: €25. Check booking options and fees with the provider.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: smockalley.ticketsolve.com. This site does not sell tickets and holds no information about whether any are left.

14 and over; strong language.

Smock Alley Theatre, read 22 September 2026

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Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

  • Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
    Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished.
  • Smock Alley Theatre · read 22 September 2026
    Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.

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