The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary
13 to 24 October 2026FinishedTicketed
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
- When
- 13 to 24 October 2026
- Days
- 11 scheduled dates
- Where
- Smock Alley Theatre, 1662, Dublin
- Entry
- Ticketed, 25. 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, 25. 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. It holds no information about whether any are left.
14 and over; strong language.
Smock Alley Theatre, read 22 September 2026
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Where this comes from
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.