Wed 17—Sat 20 Sep 2025
| Dates: |
Wed 17—Sat 20 Sep 2025 |
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| Times: | 14:30 | 19:3O |
| Space: | Main Stage |
Running time: Act 1: 1hr 5mins | Interval: 20 mins | Act 2: 55 mins
Directed by: Bugsy McMahon
Written by: Roddy Doyle
Following the success of The Ferryman, the Lyric Theatre is thrilled to present this amateur production of The Snapper, produced by Bardic Theatre.
“When scandal hits the Rabbitte family, the laughs are as big as the surprises!"
Bardic Theatre is absolutely delighted to be back in the Lyric to bring you Roddy Doyle’s uproarious comedy, The Snapper! Brace yourself for a riot of laughter as we dive headfirst into the chaos of the Rabbitte family, where Sharon Rabbitte’s unexpected pregnancy sparks enough gossip to fuel the entire neighbourhood for years.
Packed with Doyle’s razor-sharp wit, larger-than-life characters, and all the charm of a Dublin street corner, The Snapper is more than a comedy, it’s a belly-laughing, heartwarming celebration of family, resilience, and the joys and headaches of living in a community where everyone has an opinion.
Get ready for the laughs, the tears, and the craic in a show that proves, once and for all, there’s nothing quite like family even when they’re driving you up the wall! Don’t miss the feel good event of the season
This production is proudly brought to you by Bardic Theatre. Who brought the highly successful, sold-out tour of Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman to the Lyric in 2024.
This production contains strong language, sexual references and adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised, and it is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over.
Duration 2 hrs 10mins
When scandal hits the Rabbitte family, the laughs are as big as the surprises!"
Bardic Theatre is absolutely thrilled to bring you Roddy Doyle’s uproarious comedy, The Snapper! Brace yourself for a riot of laughter as we dive headfirst into the chaos of the Rabbitte family, where Sharon Rabbitte’s unexpected pregnancy sparks enough gossip to fuel the entire neighbourhood for years.
The Snapper is part of Roddy Doyle’s iconic Barrytown Trilogy. Set in 1987, this side-splitting comedy offers a vivid snapshot of life in the late 80s, complete with the quirks, humour, and societal norms that defined the era. Doyle masterfully captures the essence of a time when attitudes and dialogue reflected the world as it was, delivering a story that is as thought-provoking as it is hilariously entertaining.
The Snapper doesn’t just deliver laughs, it’s a nostalgic journey into a world where community spirit thrived, gossip travelled faster than the speed of light, and family, for better or worse, was at the heart of everything. A sharp, unfiltered look at 80s life, this timeless comedy will leave audiences laughing, reflecting, and completely charmed.
Get ready for the laughs, the tears, and the craic in a show that proves, once and for all, there’s nothing quite like family, even when they’re driving you up the wall! Don’t miss the feel-good event of the season. The Rabbitte family proves that no matter the decade, a little chaos and a lot of love never goes out of style!
This production is proudly brought to you by the creative team behind the highly successful, sold-out tour of Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman 2024.
This production contains strong language, sexual references and adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised, and it is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over.
Directed by Brian Bugsy McMahon