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Athlone Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebrations

Name: Athlone Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebrations
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Athlone

Athlone Little Theatre will commemorate its 90th anniversary with a series of events held in Athlone, Ireland, from August to December 2026. The celebrations will include an exhibition, a remembrance service, a barbecue, and a revival of "The Bishop’s Candlesticks," the one-act play that served as the curtain-raiser for the theatre's first full-length production in 1936.

Date: Aug 15 - Dec 31, 2026
Location: Athlone
Status: Ongoing

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Athlone Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebrations

Event summary

Highlights

Special exhibition at Athlone Civic Centre (August 15)
Remembrance service for past members (August 19)
Celebration barbecue (August 21)
Revival of 'The Bishop’s Candlesticks' (December)

Athlone Little Theatre is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2026 with a comprehensive series of events spanning from August through December. These celebrations, rooted in Athlone, Ireland, aim to honor the theatre's rich history and the contributions of its members, patrons, and friends over nine decades.

The commemoration begins during Heritage Week 2026 with a special exhibition launching on Saturday, August 15, at the Atrium at Athlone Civic Centre. This exhibition will showcase photographs, programmes, memorabilia, and memories from the theatre’s productions. Further events in August include a remembrance service on Wednesday, August 19, dedicated to past members who helped establish the theatre, and a celebration barbecue on Friday, August 21, bringing the community together.

The anniversary events will continue later in the year, culminating with a revival of the one-act play "The Bishop’s Candlesticks" in December. This play holds historical significance as it was the curtain-raiser for the theatre's inaugural full-length production in 1936. Additionally, a podcast featuring reflections and reminiscences, along with an oral history project to archive stories, are planned before the year's end.

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Area for browsing nearby events: Athlone

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